Why Playwright is our current default
If a client starts from zero today, we usually recommend Playwright. Real cross-browser support (Chromium, Firefox, WebKit), auto-waiting that just works, trace viewer that replays failures step by step, and language bindings for TypeScript, Python, .NET, and Java. It has the fewest sharp edges of any modern E2E framework.
What we build with Playwright
Cross-Browser E2E
Chromium, Firefox, WebKit — same test, three browsers, actual coverage.
API + UI in One Suite
Playwright's request API means backend setup and UI verification in the same test.
Mobile Emulation
Real device viewport + user-agent emulation for responsive testing.
Trace-Based Debugging
Failed CI test? Download the trace, replay locally, click through every action.
Parallel by Default
Workers, sharding, retries — parallel-16 without extra infrastructure.
Component Testing
Experimental Playwright CT for React, Vue, Svelte components.
When we recommend Playwright
- You need real cross-browser coverage
- You want first-class TypeScript, Python, or .NET support
- You want auto-waiting and modern selectors (getByRole, getByLabel)
- You value the trace viewer for CI debugging
When we'd recommend something else
- Team is deep in an existing Selenium ecosystem with Grid infrastructure
- Your priority is Cypress's in-browser DevTools debugging feel — see Cypress
- You're testing native mobile apps — see Appium
The service around Playwright is one of QA Automation Services or Automation Testing Services.