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AegisRunner vs Mabl
Mabl is a mature enterprise record-and-playback platform. AegisRunner takes a different bet — AI-generated Playwright tests you keep, SEO/a11y/security audits in the same scan, and transparent pricing from $9/mo. Here's where each one wins.
Side-by-side
| Feature | Mabl | AegisRunner |
|---|---|---|
| Test creation | Record-and-playback in a Chrome extension | AI generates Playwright tests from one URL |
| Test format | Proprietary; locked to the Mabl platform | Plain Playwright TypeScript — yours to keep |
| Auto-heal locators | Yes — proprietary auto-heal | Yes — role/text anchors + AI repair |
| SEO + a11y audits in same scan | No — functional tests only | Yes — axe-core, Lighthouse, security headers |
| Run on your own CI | No — runs only in Mabl cloud | Yes — export Playwright + run anywhere |
| Free tier | No — 14-day trial only | Yes — 1 project, 25 pages, no credit card |
| Entry paid plan | ~$1,500/mo (Enterprise sales-led) | $9/mo (Starter) |
| API testing | Yes — separate test type | Yes — built into the same scan |
| Visual regression | Yes — proprietary diff | Yes — pixelmatch with 3-panel review |
| BYOK AI providers | No — Mabl AI only | Yes (Pro+) — OpenAI, Anthropic, OpenRouter |
| Native mobile testing | Yes — native iOS / Android | Yes — real iOS / Android devices, tests AI-generated from your build |
| Mobile ↔ web in one test | No — separate test types | Yes — act in the app, verify on the site |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best Mabl alternative for small teams?
AegisRunner is the most direct alternative for teams that don't want to commit to Mabl's enterprise pricing. The free tier scans one project at no cost, paid plans start at $9/mo, and you can export the underlying Playwright tests at any time — no proprietary lock-in.
How does AegisRunner pricing compare to Mabl?
Mabl is sales-led, with public pricing starting around $1,500/mo. AegisRunner publishes pricing: Free, Starter $9/mo, Pro $29/mo, Business $79/mo. Every paid plan has a 14-day trial — no credit card upfront.
Can I migrate my Mabl tests to AegisRunner?
Mabl tests are stored in a proprietary format, so direct import is not supported. The faster path is to point AegisRunner at the same URL and let it regenerate the suite from scratch — it usually takes minutes, and the resulting tests are plain Playwright code you keep.
Does AegisRunner also test native mobile apps?
Yes — upload an .apk or .ipa and the AI explores the app on a real iOS or Android device, generates grounded test cases, and runs them on real hardware. Cross-platform journeys go a step further than Mabl: a single test can act in the mobile app and verify the result on the website.
Where does Mabl win?
Mabl has been on the market longer and has more enterprise integrations (Salesforce, SAP, certain ERPs) wired in. If your test surface is large legacy enterprise apps and budget isn't a constraint, Mabl is the safer pick. For modern SaaS / web apps where you want code ownership and predictable pricing, AegisRunner is the stronger fit.
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