BrowserStack vs LambdaTest comparison

BrowserStack and LambdaTest are both solutions in the Functional Testing Tools category. BrowserStack is ranked #3 with an average rating of 8.0, while LambdaTest is ranked #6 with an average rating of 7.8. BrowserStack holds a 11.2% mindshare in FT, compared to LambdaTest’s 4.9% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of BrowserStack users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 96% of LambdaTest users who would recommend it.

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96% willing to recommend

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Jan 12, 2025

BrowserStack and LambdaTest compete in cloud-based software testing. BrowserStack offers more comprehensive features, making it a top choice for teams needing extensive testing options.

Features: BrowserStack offers real device cloud, extensive mobile device support, and broad browser compatibility. LambdaTest provides an automated Selenium grid, smart visual testing, and seamless integrations.

Room for Improvement: BrowserStack could enhance scalability, cost efficiency, and ease of use. LambdaTest might improve its browser/device availability, integration depth, and debugging tools.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: BrowserStack offers streamlined deployment and robust customer service, essential for reducing downtime. LambdaTest has effective deployment and quick customer support but fewer resources.

Pricing and ROI: BrowserStack's higher initial cost is offset by its features and ROI. LambdaTest’s lower setup cost makes it appealing for budget-conscious teams wanting essential functionality.

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Categories and Ranking

BrowserStack

Ranking in Functional Testing Tools

3rd

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

7.0

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

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LambdaTest

Ranking in Functional Testing Tools

6th

Average Rating

8.6

Reviews Sentiment

7.1

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Test Automation Tools (8th)

Mindshare comparison

As of February 2025, in the Functional Testing Tools category, the mindshare of BrowserStack is 11.2%, up from 11.1% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of LambdaTest is 4.9%, down from 5.1% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

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ANand Kale

Sr Practice Lead - Business and Experience Transformation at Peristent Systems

Good in the area of automation and offers a high test coverage to users

I integrated BrowserStack into our company's web and application test workflows because it has plugins that work with browsers and applications, allowing for cross-browser testing. BrowserStack was really helpful for cross-browser testing in areas involving mobiles, web applications, or tablets. The tool can help with the testing across all applications. I have not experienced any time-saving feature from the use of the tool. My company uses the product for real-device testing since it has a bunch of devices in our library. My company has a repository where we do manual testing. BrowserStack improved the quality of our company's applications. Improvements I have seen with the testing part revolve around the fact that it is able to do testing at a fast pace. The quality of the product is better since it can go through all the parts of the applications, meaning it can provide high test coverage. The tool is also good in the area of automation. The test coverage is higher, and the time taken during the testing phase is less due to automation. I have not used the product's integration capabilities since my company doesn't have the option to look at other QA testing tools like Selenium, which can be used for the automation capabilities provided. The product should offer more support for cross-browser testing, device testing, and testing across multiple devices. I rate the tool an eight out of ten.

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Andrew Rorat

Automation Engineer at SoftServe Ltd.

Technical support should be improved, though it has great documentation

We had a regression run every two weeks. During every regression testing, we had similar issues from LambdaTest's side, which was a huge problem for our tests, stability, and productivity. I had to call them every two weeks and spend two to four hours on one call to understand why this happened. The LambdaTest engineer we communicated with decided that he didn't need to fix this issue. So, I had to create a workaround from my side. This was the biggest issue I faced with the solution.

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Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:

Pros

"The speed of the solution and its performance are valuable."

"It just added some flexibility. There was nothing that improved our coding standards, etc. because all of our UIs were functional before we tried it."

"Testing across devices and browsers without maintaining that inventory is invaluable."

"Local testing for products with no public exposure is an advantage in development."

"The most valuable features are the variety of tools available."

"The product guides and resources are extensive and very helpful."

"BrowserStack's best feature is browser testing across different platforms, including mobile."

"The product's initial setup phase was not very difficult."

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"Our test execution time was reduced to 16 mins from five hours when executed in parallel on multiple VMs. This has been extremely helpful!"

"The most valuable features are that it's essentially on-demand, and you only focus on getting the code that needs to be executed without having to worry about the OS, hardware, etc."

"The UI is pretty clean and easy to navigate, and we were able to figure it out very quickly."

"The Docker tunnel integration for local testing can be extremely useful to run on multiple instances in parallel."

"The slow nature of a cloud platform was compensated with parallel testing, and now we are able to finish our testing job faster than it was before COVID."

"LambdaTest is easy to use, and the documentation provides all the needed information."

"Stability-wise, I have not experienced any downtime or other performance issues."

"Without a doubt, LambdaTest is one of the big reasons behind our faster deployment and better team collaboration."

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Cons

"One of the biggest issues with BrowserStack is that if you don't have your network set up by the book, it's hard to get it to work with local desk machines."

"BrowserStack should work on its Internet connectivity although issues only occur occasionally."

"While I was testing I was not 100% sure a that was properly mimicking the browsers or not. We had some issues with a browser, and the reason was the browser itself does not provide any support. If the local system does not provide any support, I think this was the problem. There should be better integration with other solutions, such as JIRA."

"I would like to see clearer visibility."

"I would like for there to be more integration with BrowserStack and other platforms."

"BrowserStack is scalable, but cost is significant for those living in Mexico."

"We are having difficulty with the payment system for the BrowserStack team, as they only accept credit cards and we are encountering some issues."

"Occasionally, there are disruptions in the connection which can interfere with our testing processes, especially when testing on phones."

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"Mobile application testing would be helpful for us."

"Improvements on a platform need to happen on a timely basis...There should be some new features coming up or some performance improvisation over a period of time."

"LambdaTest needs to have native application testing, which would be a great help to my team."

"There is scope for improvement in service account usage, LDAP integration, and adapting new devices and features."

"I would like to see all of the features available in the freemium plan so that I can test them."

"I didn't like the solution's technical support and how they communicated and tried to fix the issues of customers like me."

"Sometimes, when multiple users use the tool simultaneously, it can slow down, affecting efficiency."

"If possible to simulate the finger pinch, it would make it more realistic."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"As for pricing, I can't provide a clear evaluation as I'm not directly involved in those discussions."

"There are different licenses available that can be customized. You can select the features that you want only to use which can be a cost-benefit."

"Compared to other solutions, BrowserStack is one of the cheapest."

"BrowserStack could have a better price, but good things have a price."

"The price of BrowserStack is high."

"The price is fine."

"My company found the product's license to be very compatible with our budget, and we pay 5,000 to 10,000 per year for licenses."

"This solution costs less than competing products."

"The pricing for LambdaTest is affordable, and one of the reasons we implemented it."

"It is 60% cheaper and there is no fuss in maintaining the lab, so we have more time to do the testing."

"LambdaTest is on the cloud, offers both free and paid plans which start at $19 USD per month."

"This is an affordable product."

"The product can be described as an averagely-priced solution."

"The tool is not cheap, but it is not expensive."

"It is free to start, which means you can actually see how it works and then take the decision to buy."

"I used the product for free."

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Top Industries

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Computer Software Company

16%

Financial Services Firm

15%

Manufacturing Company

Retailer

Educational Organization

44%

Computer Software Company

11%

Financial Services Firm

Retailer

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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about BrowserStack?

The product's initial setup phase was not very difficult.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for BrowserStack?

My company found the product's license to be very compatible with our budget, and we pay 5,000 to 10,000 per year for licenses.

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What needs improvement with BrowserStack?

I haven't seen AI in BrowserStack, making it in an area where improvements are required in the product. Accessibility testing is an area of concern where improvements are required.

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What do you like most about LambdaTest?

We use the solution for automation testing and monitoring.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for LambdaTest?

BrowserStack was expensive compared to LambdaTest. We switched to LambdaTest to save money.

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What needs improvement with LambdaTest?

There is scope for improvement in service account usage, LDAP integration, and adapting new devices and features. Challenges and glitches exist, such as handling notifications dynamically and gaps ...

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Overview

BrowserStack is a cloud-based cross-browser testing tool that enables developers to test their websites across various browserson different operating systems and mobile devices, without requiring users to install virtual machines, devices or emulators.

BrowserStack

LambdaTest is a cloud-based cross browser testing platform that helps enterprises run web automation tests at scale (through parallel testing).

**Selenium Automation Grid and Cypress CLI on LambdaTest**
You can attain better browser coverage by running tests across 2,000+ different browsers, devices, and operating systems online. LambdaTest provides a secure, scalable, and reliable cloud-based Selenium Grid that helps run Selenium tests at a faster pace.
The Cypress CLI on LambdaTest, helps you expand Cypress test coverage to 40+ browser versions across Windows and macOS platforms.
Along with automation testing, you can also perform manual tests, visual UI tests, and real-time tests.

**LT Browser - Responsive Web Testing**
Additionally, LambdaTest also offers LT browser - a path-breaking developer-oriented tool that helps assess the responsiveness of your website. LT Browser eases the task of mobile testing as responsive tests can run against 50+ different device resolutions.
You can also create custom device (or viewports) and test localhost URL without any extensions (or tunnels).

**Key Features of LambdaTest Platform**
1. Selenium Web Testing Automation.
2. Selenium Grid For Mobile Web-Automation Testing.
3. Run Cypress Tests Across 40+ Browser Versions Of Chrome, Firefox, and Edge.
4. Parallel Testing For Faster Go To Market Launch.
5. Continuous Testing with Continuous Integration Tools (e.g. Jenkins, Circle CI, GitLab CI, etc.).
6. Live Interactive Browser Compatibility Testing.
7. Scroll Sync To Test Two Viewports Simultaneously Using LT Browser App.
8. Faster Automated Screenshot Testing.
9. API For Continuous Testing.

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