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Splinter

Open source tool for testing web applications.

Status
Not yet determined
Last checked
Aging · Sep 4, 2026
License
Open source
Pricing
Free tier · from $0
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What it is

Splinter is an open-source tool that simplifies the process of testing web applications. It provides a simple and powerful API to automate browser actions, making it easier to ensure your web application works as expected across different browsers and environments.

Splinter stands out for its simplicity and ease of integration into existing Python-based testing workflows, making it an ideal choice for teams looking to quickly add robust web application testing capabilities.

When it fits — and when it doesn’t

A good fit for

  • Developers who need to automate browser testing for their web applications

  • Teams that require cross-browser testing capabilities without the complexity of setting up multiple environments manually

Look elsewhere if

  • Projects requiring real-time interaction with a live server during tests, as Splinter operates in a more controlled environment

  • Applications where performance profiling is critical, as browser automation can introduce additional overhead

Known weaknesses

Each one links to the public issue, changelog or docs page it came from, where we have one.

  1. 01

    Limited browser support compared to other web testing tools

    Does not natively support modern browsers like Microsoft Edge or Safari without additional configuration

  2. 02

    Performance issues with complex web applications

    Tests can become slow and unreliable when dealing with heavy JavaScript frameworks such as React or Angular

What it does well

  • Simplified API for web testing

  • Supports multiple browsers including Chrome, Firefox, and PhantomJS

  • Integration with popular Python testing frameworks like pytest

Pricing

Free tier
YesOpen source — free to use
Paid from
$0
Model
Flat rate
Enterprise plan
No

Pricing not independently confirmed — check the vendor’s page.

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