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Head-to-head · Regression Testing Software

Playwright vs SoapUI

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 1 check side by side
Higher score Playwright #1 in Regression Testing Software 9.4/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 1 features Visit Playwright
SoapUI #7 in Regression Testing Software 8.6/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 1 features Visit SoapUI

Playwright leads on 0 checks, SoapUI on 0, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 1 yes/no, price and count check where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scorePlaywright · 9.4/10
  • Free planboth

Playwright scores higher on our rubric for regression testing software: 9.4 against 8.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #7.

Playwright is the better fit for teams wanting strong free browser regression tests. SoapUI is the better fit for teams maintaining REST and SOAP service regressions.

  • Playwright fits best

    Teams wanting strong free browser regression tests

  • SoapUI fits best

    Teams maintaining REST and SOAP service regressions

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Side by side

Feature Playwright 9.4/10 Visit ↗ SoapUI 8.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.4 8.6
Ranking #1 in Regression Testing Software #7 in Regression Testing Software
Best for Teams wanting strong free browser regression tests Teams maintaining REST and SOAP service regressions
Pricing model Free Free
Starting price Free plan Free
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Self-hosted, Desktop Desktop
Platforms Windows, macOS, Linux Windows, macOS, Linux
Support Community, Docs Community, Docs
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Playwright 0/1 · SoapUI 0/1
Parallel execution Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Test types Not checked yet Not checked yet
Supported platforms Not checked yet Not checked yet
Test execution Not checked yet Not checked yet
Documented integrations Not checked yet Not checked yet
Test authoring Code Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Runs end-to-end tests on Chromium, Firefox, and WebKit.
  • Supports parallel execution, sharding, and CI runs.
  • Includes traces, screenshots, and visual comparisons.
  • Free, open-source coverage for REST, SOAP, and GraphQL APIs
  • Combines regression, functional, load testing, mocking, and contracts
  • Runs from the command line and integrates with CI and build tools
Cons
  • Test authoring is code-based rather than no-code.
  • Parallel capacity depends on worker count and infrastructure.
  • Support is through community resources and documentation.
  • Desktop deployment limits it to Windows, macOS, and Linux workstations
  • Support is provided through community channels and documentation
  • Focused on API services rather than broad user-interface regression
Our verdict

Playwright is an open-source framework for end-to-end web testing and browser automation, aimed at teams that want browser regression coverage they can run locally or in CI. Playwright Test combines a runner, assertions, and browser…

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SoapUI is a free, open-source desktop application for developers and testers maintaining REST, SOAP, and GraphQL services. It supports REST requests, SOAP/WSDL validation, GraphQL queries and mutations, assertions, functional and…

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  1. PlaywrightRegression Testing Software 9.4Free plan
  2. SoapUIRegression Testing Software 8.6Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Playwright — where it wins

    • Runs end-to-end tests on Chromium, Firefox, and WebKit.
    • Supports parallel execution, sharding, and CI runs.
    • Includes traces, screenshots, and visual comparisons.

    Where it doesn't

    • Test authoring is code-based rather than no-code.
    • Parallel capacity depends on worker count and infrastructure.
    • Support is through community resources and documentation.

  • SoapUI — where it wins

    • Free, open-source coverage for REST, SOAP, and GraphQL APIs
    • Combines regression, functional, load testing, mocking, and contracts
    • Runs from the command line and integrates with CI and build tools

    Where it doesn't

    • Desktop deployment limits it to Windows, macOS, and Linux workstations
    • Support is provided through community channels and documentation
    • Focused on API services rather than broad user-interface regression
  • Playwright9.4/10 · Free plan

    A code-first browser regression framework with cross-browser runs and no listed license cost.

    Visit PlaywrightFull verdict →
  • SoapUI8.6/10 · Free plan

    A free desktop suite for functional and regression coverage across REST, SOAP, and GraphQL APIs.

    Visit SoapUIFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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