Head-to-head · Visual Regression Testing Software
Percy vs Happo
Percy leads on 0 checks, Happo on 0, and 4 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 4 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scorePercy · 9.4/10
- Free planboth
Percy scores higher on our rubric for visual regression testing software: 9.4 against 8.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #4.
On visual diff modes, Percy gives you Ai-assisted where Happo offers Pixel.
Percy is the better fit for teams needing mature cross-browser visual reviews. Happo is the better fit for teams testing web and mobile interfaces.
- Percy fits best
Teams needing mature cross-browser visual reviews
- Happo fits best
Teams testing web and mobile interfaces
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Side by side
| Feature | Percy 9.4/10 Visit ↗ | Happo 8.8/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.4 | 8.8 |
| Ranking | #1 in Visual Regression Testing Software | #4 in Visual Regression Testing Software |
| Best for | Teams needing mature cross-browser visual reviews | Teams testing web and mobile interfaces |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | — | $149/mo |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud | Cloud |
| Platforms | Web | Web, iOS, Android |
| Support | Community, Docs | Email, Docs |
| Compliance | SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR | SSO/SAML |
| Integrations | 10 integrations | 10 integrations |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Percy 3/3 · Happo 3/3 | ||
| Cross-browser capture | ✓ | ✓ |
| CI/CD integrations | ✓ | ✓ |
| Approval workflow | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Visual diff modes | Ai-assisted | Pixel |
| Project limit | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Browser count | Not checked yet | 2 browsers |
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| Our verdict | Percy is a cloud visual testing platform for development and QA teams working on websites, web applications, static sites, and component libraries. It captures visual snapshots, compares them with approved baselines, highlights changes,… Read the review → |
Happo is a cloud-based platform for visual and accessibility regression testing across web, iOS, Android, and API workflows. Development teams can capture interface screenshots through Storybook, Playwright, Cypress, or custom API… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Percy — where it wins
- Cross-browser, platform, and responsive-width visual diffs
- CI/CD support across major testing frameworks and tools
- Free plan includes 5,000 screenshots monthly and unlimited users
Where it doesn't
- Free usage is capped at 5,000 screenshots per month
- Paid plans are described around advanced features
- Its focus is web interfaces rather than native mobile apps
Happo — where it wins
- Supports visual and accessibility regression testing
- Integrates with Storybook, Playwright, Cypress, and CI tools
- Captures screenshots across browsers, responsive views, iOS, and Android
Where it doesn't
- Paid plans begin at $149 per month
- Advanced browser coverage is limited to higher paid tiers
- No AI features or open-source offering
- Percy9.4/10 · Free plan
A mature choice for cross-browser visual reviews, CI/CD, and scheduled URL monitoring.
Visit PercyFull verdict → - Happo8.8/10 · Free plan
A broad visual testing platform with a free tier and paid plans from $149 monthly.
Visit HappoFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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