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Cypress vs mabl

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Cypress

Testing

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

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
mabl logo

mabl

Testing

Low-code browser and API test automation with hosted runners and self-healing selectors

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Cypress has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Cypress limited to web applications; mobile and desktop app testing not supported; mabl tests are stored in a proprietary format and cannot be exported as runnable code, so migrating to Playwright or Cypress later means re authoring every test by hand.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 31 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Cypress and mabl actually diverge.

Attributes where Cypress and mabl differ
AttributeCypressmabl
Starting priceFreeOn request
Pricing modelfreemiumquote
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsmacOS, Windows, LinuxWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Testing).

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 mabl does not also cover.

Only in mabl

  • Trainer recorder
  • Auto healing selectors
  • API testing
  • Accessibility checks
  • Cross browser cloud runs
  • CI and issue tracker hooks

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 mabl
  • Continuous integration pipelines with parallelised test executionnot mabl
  • Visual regression testing and accessibility verificationnot mabl
  • Flaky test detection and eliminationnot mabl
  • Team collaboration on test maintenance and debuggingnot mabl

mabl

  • A QA team of two or three people responsible for regression coverage across a web application released weeklynot Cypress
  • An organisation that abandoned a Selenium suite because maintenance consumed more time than manual testing didnot Cypress
  • Teams that need accessibility scanning and functional regression reported in the same runnot Cypress
  • Product companies where non engineers, such as support or business analysts, are expected to author testsnot 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

mabl

  • Tests are stored in a proprietary format and cannot be exported as runnable code, so migrating to Playwright or Cypress later means re authoring every test by hand.
  • Auto healing can mask a genuine defect: if an element is removed and a similar one takes its place, the test adapts and passes when a user facing regression has actually shipped.
  • Pricing is not published and is driven by concurrent run capacity, so the cost of shortening a two hour suite to twenty minutes is a renegotiation rather than a configuration change.
  • Debugging a failure happens inside a hosted runner you do not control, which makes flakiness caused by test data or environment timing harder to reproduce locally than with a suite you run yourself.
  • Native mobile application coverage is thin compared with the browser product, so teams with an iOS or Android app still need a second tool such as Appium or Maestro.

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$267/month
    • 120k test results/year
    • 24k prompt executions/year
    • Spec prioritisation
  • Enterprise$undefined/custom
    • 1.8M test results/year
    • 60k prompt executions/year
    • Unlimited users

mabl

On request
  • mabl$undefined/year
    • Annual subscription quoted per organisation, with the number of concurrent cloud runs as the main cost driver
    • Trial available without a sales call, full pricing is not published

Which should you pick?

Choose Cypress if

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

Choose mabl if

  • You need trainer recorder.
  • You work on Web, macOS, Windows, Linux.
  • You also want auto healing selectors.
mabl review

Questions people ask

Is Cypress or mabl better?
Neither clearly leads. Cypress starts at Free and mabl at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Cypress or mabl?
Cypress has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Cypress and On request for mabl.
Does Cypress or mabl run on more platforms?
Cypress runs on macOS, Windows, Linux. mabl runs on Web, macOS, Windows, Linux.
Can I use Cypress for free?
Yes. Cypress has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. mabl starts at On request.
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 mabl is typically brought in for.
What can Cypress do that mabl cannot?
mabl covers Trainer recorder, Auto healing selectors, API testing, Accessibility checks.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Cypress: Is Cypress free?

Yes, Cypress offers a free Starter plan with 500 test results per month, 100 prompt executions monthly, 50 users, and 30-day data retention. No credit card is required.

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mabl: Can I export mabl tests to Playwright if we leave?

No. You can export documentation of the steps, but not runnable code. Budget for re authoring the suite.

Cypress: How much does Cypress Team cost?

Cypress Team costs $67 per month when billed monthly or $799 per year for annual billing (11% savings). It includes 120,000 annual test results, 9,000 yearly prompt executions, 50 users, 90-day data retention, flake detection, Jira integration, and email support.

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mabl: Does auto healing actually work?

It works often enough to be the reason people buy it, but it cannot be verified from a demo. Trial it against your own application through at least two real releases.

Cypress: What is the difference between Cypress Team and Business?

Cypress Business costs $267 per month (or $3,199 annually) compared to Team's $67/month ($799/year). Business provides twice the prompt executions (24,000 vs. 9,000 yearly), spec prioritization, auto-cancellation, and enterprise GitHub/GitLab support.

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mabl: Is mabl a replacement for unit tests?

No. It covers end to end journeys through a running application. Unit and integration coverage still belongs in your repository.

Cypress: Can I purchase additional test results on Cypress?

Yes, Cypress allows purchasing bundled on-demand test results. Team costs $6 per 1,000 results, Business costs $5 per 1,000, and Enterprise pricing is custom. Open-source projects qualify for complimentary cloud services.

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