# Percy vs Argos

> Learn how Argos compares to Percy and why Argos is the best alternative for visual testing.

Canonical: https://argos-ci.com/compare/percy

Migration guide: https://argos-ci.com/docs/learn/how-to-guides/migrate-to-argos/from-percy

## Feature comparison

| Feature | Argos | Percy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **[Monthly pricing](https://argos-ci.com/pricing)** — How much it costs per month | $100/mo | $599/mo |
| **[Snapshot testing for any file](https://argos-ci.com/diff)** — Diff Markdown, JSON, HTML and more, not just images | Yes | No |
| **[Deployments & PR previews](https://argos-ci.com/deploy)** — Host Storybook or any static build on a live URL | Yes | No |
| **[Collaborative reviews](https://argos-ci.com/review)** — Pinned comments, threads, reactions, real-time presence | Yes | No |
| **[Agent-ready CLI & API](https://argos-ci.com/ai-agents)** — Agents inspect and review builds from the CLI and REST API | Yes | No |
| **[Playwright debugging](https://argos-ci.com/stabilize#debug)** — Playwright trace viewer and failure screenshots | Yes | No |
| **[Playwright test retries](https://argos-ci.com/changelog/2024-04-29-retried-failures)** — Separate test retries to have a clear overview | Yes | No |
| **[GitHub SSO](https://argos-ci.com/changelog/2024-02-28-github-sso)** — Synchronize your GitHub users with Argos | Yes | No |
| **[Spend Management](https://argos-ci.com/docs/learn/billing-and-subscription/spend-management)** — Control your spendings by setting a budget limit | Yes | No |
| **[Open Source](https://github.com/argos-ci)** — SDK and platform code available | Yes | No |
| **[GitHub integration without code access](https://argos-ci.com/docs/learn/integrations/github-integration)** — Offer a mode without content permission required | Yes | No |
| **[Sensitivity threshold per screenshot](https://argos-ci.com/changelog/2024-07-09-sensitivity-threshold)** — Set a threshold by screenshot to reduce flakiness | Yes | No |
| **[GitHub Actions partial re-runs](https://argos-ci.com/changelog/2024-06-17-partial-re-runs-github-actions)** — Save time and resources with partial re-runs | Yes | No |
| **[High screenshot quality](https://argos-ci.com/changelog/2024-06-13-enhanced-screenshot-quality)** — Don’t miss any detail with enhanced quality | Yes | No |
| **[Monitoring mode](https://argos-ci.com/changelog/2024-05-28-monitoring-mode)** — Run periodic checks on your website | Yes | Yes |
| **Beautiful and intuitive UI** — Designed to be effective | Yes | No |

## Pricing

Argos Pro is $100/month including 35,000 screenshots, then $0.004 per extra screenshot ($0.0015 for Storybook screenshots). The estimate uses the same assumptions as the calculator on the page: Percy Browserstack at $599/month for 25,000 screenshots, and $0.048 per additional screenshot.

| Screenshots per month | Argos | Percy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 10,000 | $100 | $599 |
| 50,000 | $160 | $1,799 |
| 100,000 | $360 | $4,199 |

Argos pricing in full: https://argos-ci.com/pricing

## Frequently asked questions

### How do Percy and Argos address flaky tests?

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.

### How do Percy and Argos manage baselines?

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.

### Can I parallelize uploads?

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

### Are Percy and Argos compatible with my CI?

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

### Can I control team members' access?

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

### Why is Percy pricing higher than Argos?

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.

### What makes Argos community-driven?

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.

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