reg-suit
reg-suit: A free, Git-based snapshot comparison tool for teams that already capture screenshots. Ranked #22 of 26 in Visual Regression Testing Software by our editors (7.0/10); pricing: Free plan; best for small Git-based teams needing basic snapshot diffs.
At a glance
- Editor score7.0 / 10
- PricingFree plan
- Best forSmall Git-based teams needing basic snapshot diffs
- Free planYes
- Paid fromFree
- Cross-browser captureNo
- Founded2017
- Facts checked20 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Free, open-source CLI for local and CI visual comparisons
- Git history helps identify expected snapshots and baseline changes
- Reports results through GitHub, GitLab, Slack, and Chatwork integrations
Where it doesn't
- Screenshot capture is handled by other tools
- Uses pixel comparison without verified cross-browser capture
- Requires plugins for Amazon S3 or Google Cloud Storage snapshot storage
Our verdict on reg-suit
reg-suit is an open-source command-line tool for visual regression testing. It compares current images with previous snapshots, generates HTML reports for visual differences, and supports local execution as well as continuous integration workflows. Git history is used to identify expected snapshots, making it a fit for small Git-based teams that want snapshot diffs within an existing development process. It is aimed at teams comfortable working with a CLI and maintaining their own screenshot-capture workflow.
The comparison and reporting workflow is its clearest strength. reg-suit uses pixel-based visual differences, produces HTML reports, and can post comparison results to GitHub pull requests or GitLab merge requests. Notifications can also be sent through Slack and Chatwork. For storage, plugins connect snapshots and reports with Amazon S3 or Google Cloud Storage. This gives teams several ways to connect visual checks with source control, CI services, review discussions, and external storage without moving the core workflow away from their repository.
The main boundary is scope: reg-suit compares supplied images rather than capturing browser screenshots itself. Screenshot capture is handled by other tools before comparison, so teams looking for an integrated cross-browser capture service or a broader platform workflow should choose a different product. reg-suit is a practical choice for developers who already have image capture and CI in place and want a free, open-source comparison layer. It is less suitable for teams seeking built-in browser coverage, a guided approval workflow, or a hosted visual testing platform.
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reg-suit pricing
reg-suit fact sheet
| Free plan | Yes |
|---|---|
| Paid from | Free |
| Visual diff modes | Pixel |
| Cross-browser capture | No |
| CI/CD integrations | Yes |
| Approval workflow | Not verified |
| Project limit | Not verified |
| Browser count | Not verified |
| Deployment | Self-hosted |
| Support | Community, Docs |
| Integrations | 7 integrations: Amazon S3, Google Cloud Storage, GitHub, GitLab, GitHub Enterprise, Slack … |
| Pricing | Free plan |
| Website | reg-viz.github.io |
| Facts checked | 20 Sep 2026 |
reg-suit integrations
reg-suit lists 7 integrations on its own site.
- Amazon S3
- Google Cloud Storage
- GitHub
- GitLab
- GitHub Enterprise
- Slack
- Chatwork
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- PercyA mature choice for cross-browser visual reviews, CI/CD, and scheduled URL monitoring.9.4
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- Applitools EyesA broad visual testing suite for teams that need AI-assisted analysis and enterprise controls.8.9
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