BELLATRIX
BELLATRIX: A broad, self-hosted framework for teams comfortable authoring tests in code. Ranked #24 of 28 in Testing Automation Software by our editors (7.0/10); pricing: Free plan; best for teams automating across web, mobile, desktop and APIs.
At a glance
- Editor score7.0 / 10
- PricingFree plan
- Best forTeams automating across web, mobile, desktop and APIs
- Free planYes
- Paid fromFree
- Test typesweb, responsive, mobile, desktop, REST/API
- Founded2016
- Facts checked24 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Covers browser, responsive, mobile, Windows desktop and REST/API testing
- Supports parallel and distributed execution through cloud providers and agents
- Captures screenshots, video and execution time for failed tests
Where it doesn't
- Code-based authoring may not suit teams seeking a no-code workflow
- Windows desktop automation is limited to WPF, WinForms and Universal applications
- Self-hosted execution means teams run it in their own development or CI environments
Our verdict on BELLATRIX
BELLATRIX is an open-source, code-based test automation framework from Automate The Planet. It is aimed at teams that want to automate across web, responsive layouts, iOS and Android apps, Windows desktop applications, and REST services from their own development or CI environments. The framework has C#, Java, and JavaScript versions, and its broad test coverage makes it relevant to small, mid-market, and enterprise teams that can work with code-based test authoring.
Its breadth is the main reason to consider it: web automation uses Selenium WebDriver and Playwright, while mobile coverage includes native, hybrid, and mobile-web apps on iOS and Android. It also handles Windows WPF, WinForms, and Universal applications, plus REST APIs. Responsive tests can use predefined or custom resolutions. For diagnosing failures, BELLATRIX can capture screenshots, video, and execution time. Parallel and distributed execution is available through cloud providers and agents, and integrations include Allure, ReportPortal, Azure DevOps, Jira, qTest, and Jira Zephyr. AI integration and image recognition are also among its capabilities.
According to the official site, BELLATRIX is completely free and open source; the published offering has no paid tiers. It is downloaded and run in the team's own environments, so it fits organizations seeking an open framework rather than a hosted testing service. The code-first approach and self-hosted execution are also meaningful constraints: teams looking for a visual, no-code authoring flow or a managed execution environment should consider alternatives. Choose BELLATRIX when one framework spanning multiple test types matters more than a managed setup; for narrower needs, its wider scope may bring more framework than necessary.
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BELLATRIX pricing
BELLATRIX fact sheet
| Free plan | Yes |
|---|---|
| Paid from | Free |
| Test types | web, responsive, mobile, desktop, REST/API |
| Supported platforms | web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Test authoring | Code |
| Parallel test runs | Not verified |
| Built-in integrations | Not verified |
| Deployment | Self-hosted |
| Platforms | Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Support | Email, Docs |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 17 integrations: Allure, ReportPortal, Azure DevOps, Jira, qTest, Azure Key Vault … See all → |
| Pricing | Free plan |
| Website | bellatrix.solutions |
| Facts checked | 24 Sep 2026 |
BELLATRIX integrations
BELLATRIX lists 17 integrations on its own site.
- Allure
- ReportPortal
- Azure DevOps
- Jira
- qTest
- Azure Key Vault
- Computer Vision
- Google Lighthouse
- Jira Zephyr
- Twilio
- Visual Regression Tracker
- Healenium
- AWS Rekognition
- AWS S3
- AWS Secrets Manager
- Mailslurp
- Testmail
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Alternatives to BELLATRIX
- PlaywrightA free, code-based runner for cross-browser web tests, parallel execution and debugging.9.4
- SeleniumA mature, code-first toolkit for automating browsers across platforms and machines.9.2
- AppiumA code-based, self-hosted framework for automating tests across mobile, browsers, and desktop.9.1
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