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AegisRunner vs BrowserStack
BrowserStack is a cloud of real browsers and devices — you bring the tests, they provide the targets. AegisRunner generates and runs the suite for you. Many teams use both; which one solo depends on whether the gap is 'no tests written' (AegisRunner) or 'no devices to run on' (BrowserStack).
Side-by-side
| Feature | BrowserStack | AegisRunner |
|---|---|---|
| Primary value | Cloud grid of real browsers + devices | |
| Test creation | Bring your own Selenium / Playwright tests | |
| Auto-heal selectors | No — failed selectors fail the test | |
| Cross-browser | 3,000+ real browser / OS combinations | |
| Native mobile | Real iOS and Android devices | |
| Visual regression | Percy add-on (separate product, paid) | |
| A11y / SEO / security | Accessibility add-on (paid); SEO not included | |
| Scheduling + alerts | Bring your own CI scheduler | |
| Free tier | Free trial only — credit card required | |
| Entry paid plan | ~$29/mo (Live) / $49/mo (Automate) |
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Frequently asked questions
Is AegisRunner a BrowserStack alternative?
They overlap but aren't identical. BrowserStack is mostly a cloud of real browsers and devices you run your existing tests against. AegisRunner generates and runs the tests for you. Many teams use both — AegisRunner for AI-generated coverage, BrowserStack for real-device validation.
Do I need both?
Probably not for most web apps. If your bug surface is desktop browsers + mobile emulation, AegisRunner alone is enough. If you need real-device testing on physical iOS / Android or legacy browser versions, BrowserStack adds value AegisRunner doesn't cover today.
How does pricing compare?
BrowserStack Live (manual) starts at ~$29/mo; Automate (CI) starts at $49/mo with one parallel session. AegisRunner is $9/mo for Starter, $49/mo for Pro, with parallel CI included.
Where does BrowserStack win?
Real-device cloud — physical iPhones, Samsung Galaxy, older Chrome versions. Also: enterprise procurement and SOC 2 maturity.
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