Question 1

How do Percy and Argos address flaky tests?

Accepted Answer

Flaky tests are a significant issue in visual testing, and each product has its own way of addressing this problem. Percy re-render snapshots of your code on their servers, then compare the diffs. This approach can cause flaky tests that are hard to debug, especially with complex JavaScript renders. Argos provides several integration to capture stable screenshots locally. If one of them is unstable, you can easily refine your tests to avoid false positives.

Question 2

How do Percy and Argos manage baselines?

Accepted Answer

Both Percy and Argos allow you to manage baselines relative to git pull requests for feature development or for planning comparisons, which is recommended for QA/SDET.

Question 3

Can I parallelize uploads?

Accepted Answer

Percy: Yes, but it requires an additional fee. Argos: Yes, and it's included in the standard pricing.

Question 4

Are Percy and Argos compatible with my CI?

Accepted Answer

Both Percy and Argos are compatible with most CI systems on the market.

Question 5

Can I control team members' access?

Accepted Answer

Both Percy and Argos allow you to control team members' access and permissions for each project.

Question 6

Why is Percy pricing higher than Argos?

Accepted Answer

Percy, as part of BrowserStack, includes additional services in its pricing. It also captures screenshots remotely on real devices and browsers, which ensures high accuracy but incurs higher operational costs. Argos offers transparent and affordable pricing, designed to be accessible for projects of all sizes. Custom pricing options are available for specific features or dedicated support requests.

Question 7

What makes Argos community-driven?

Accepted Answer

Argos was founded by passionate developers. We actively engage with our users to discuss feature requests and understand their usage, ensuring our product roadmap aligns with real-world needs.


Monthly pricing How much it costs per month	$100/mo	$599/mo
Playwright debugging Playwright trace viewer and failure screenshots
Playwright test retries Separate test retries to have a clear overview
GitHub SSO Synchronize your GitHub users with Argos
Spend Management Control your spendings by setting a budget limit
Open Source SDK and platform code available
GitHub integration without code access Offer a mode without content permission required
Sensitivity threshold per screenshot Set a threshold by screenshot to reduce flakiness
GitHub Actions partial re-runs Save time and resources with partial re-runs
High screenshot quality Don’t miss any detail with enhanced quality
Monitoring mode Run periodic checks on your website
Beautiful and intuitive UI Designed to be effective

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