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Cypress vs Hasura

Cypress logo

Cypress

Software

JavaScript end-to-end testing framework with browser-based runner and cloud service

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Hasura logo

Hasura

Software

GraphQL engine that instantly creates production-ready GraphQL API from databases

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Cypress limited to web applications; mobile and desktop app testing not supported; Hasura database support limited to PostgreSQL, MongoDB, ClickHouse, and MS SQL Server only

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Cypress and Hasura actually diverge.

Attributes where Cypress and Hasura differ
AttributeCypressHasura
Pricing modelfreemiumopen-source
PlatformsmacOS, Windows, LinuxWeb
FoundedUnknown2017

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Cypress

Nothing recorded that Hasura does not also cover.

Only in Hasura

  • GraphQL API
  • Real-time subscriptions
  • Access control
  • PostgreSQL
  • MySQL
  • Webhooks
  • REST APIs
  • Cloud support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Cypress

  • End-to-end testing for modern JavaScript web applicationsnot Hasura
  • Continuous integration pipelines with parallelised test executionnot Hasura
  • Visual regression testing and accessibility verificationnot Hasura
  • Flaky test detection and eliminationnot Hasura
  • Team collaboration on test maintenance and debuggingnot Hasura

Hasura

  • Automatic GraphQL API generation from existing databasesnot Cypress
  • Real-time data subscriptions for modern applicationsnot Cypress
  • Backend infrastructure for web and mobile applicationsnot Cypress
  • Event-triggered webhooks for database changesnot Cypress

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Cypress

  • Limited to web applications; mobile and desktop app testing not supported
  • Free tier capped at 500 test results/month; insufficient for most development teams
  • Paid features (flake detection, analytics) not included in free tier
  • JavaScript/TypeScript focused; less suitable for polyglot organisations

Hasura

  • Database support limited to PostgreSQL, MongoDB, ClickHouse, and MS SQL Server only

Pricing, plan by plan

Cypress

Free
  • Starter (Free)Free
    • 500 test results/month
    • 100 prompt executions/month
    • Parallelisation
  • Team$67/month
    • 120k test results/year
    • 9k prompt executions/year
    • Flake detection
  • Business$267/month
    • 120k test results/year
    • 24k prompt executions/year
    • Spec prioritisation
  • Enterprise$null/custom
    • 1.8M test results/year
    • 60k prompt executions/year
    • Unlimited users

Hasura

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Hasura review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Cypress if

  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on macOS, Windows, Linux.
Cypress review

Choose Hasura if

  • You need graphql api.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You also want real-time subscriptions.
Hasura review

Questions people ask

Is Cypress or Hasura better?
Neither clearly leads. Cypress starts at Free and Hasura at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Cypress or Hasura?
Cypress starts at Free and Hasura at Free.
Does Cypress or Hasura run on more platforms?
Cypress runs on macOS, Windows, Linux. Hasura runs on Web.
Can I use Cypress for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Cypress best used for?
Cypress is most often used for end-to-end testing for modern javascript web applications, continuous integration pipelines with parallelised test execution, visual regression testing and accessibility verification, flaky test detection and elimination. Of those, end-to-end testing for modern javascript web applications and continuous integration pipelines with parallelised test execution are not what Hasura is typically brought in for.
What can Cypress do that Hasura cannot?
Hasura covers GraphQL API, Real-time subscriptions, Access control, PostgreSQL.
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