Screenster
Screenster: A budget-focused tool combining visual comparison, browser replay, and functional verification. Ranked #13 of 26 in Visual Regression Testing Software by our editors (7.9/10); pricing: Free plan; best for budget teams testing desktop web applications.
At a glance
- Editor score7.9 / 10
- PricingFree plan
- Best forBudget teams testing desktop web applications
- Free planYes
- Paid from$25/user/mo
- Facts checked21 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Combines visual comparison with browser replay and DOM verification
- Supports parallel, data-driven, Selenium-based, and offline execution
- Offers a free plan with local execution and no stated restrictions
Where it doesn't
- Verified device coverage is limited to desktop
- Online servers were discontinued after August 1, 2023
- The pricing page displays legacy plans alongside current local use
Our verdict on Screenster
Screenster is a visual regression and browser test automation tool for web applications. It records user interactions, replays tests in real browser instances, compares visual and content baselines, and verifies the DOM. Its audience is teams that want visual testing alongside functional browser coverage, particularly those working with Windows-based local infrastructure or desktop web applications. Screenster supports web access, Windows installation, APIs, and self-hosted deployment, with two parallel sessions listed in its category specifications.
Its strongest distinction is breadth within browser testing. Screenster includes self-healing selectors, automatic dynamic-region detection and ignore rules, data-driven testing, parallel execution, Selenium-based coded tests, a public API for test execution, and local offline execution. Integrations include JIRA, Jenkins, and Selenium. This makes it a candidate for teams that want recorded browser workflows and coded tests in the same product, rather than a tool focused only on screenshot comparison. The combination also supports teams that need local execution instead of relying on an online testing service.
Pricing needs careful reading. The published plans show Free at $0 per tester per month and Basic at $25 per tester per month, both with community support. Standard is $45 per tester per month with standard support, JIRA integration, and Continue recording; Premium is $75 per tester per month with priority support, JIRA integration, and Continue recording. The vendor states that online servers stopped after August 1, 2023, local execution became free without restrictions, and the pricing page still displays legacy paid plans. Screenster fits budget-conscious teams that value local desktop testing and broad browser automation. Teams requiring real-device testing or broader device coverage should choose an alternative.
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Screenster fact sheet
| Free plan | Yes |
|---|---|
| Paid from | $25/user/mo |
| Visual diff modes | Not verified |
| Cross-browser capture | Not verified |
| CI/CD integrations | Not verified |
| Approval workflow | Not verified |
| Project limit | Not verified |
| Browser count | Not verified |
| Deployment | Self-hosted, Cloud |
| Platforms | Web, Windows |
| Support | Community, Docs, Phone |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 3 integrations: JIRA, Jenkins, Selenium |
| Pricing | Free plan (source) |
| Website | screenster.io |
| Facts checked | 21 Sep 2026 |
Screenster integrations
Screenster lists 3 integrations on its own site.
- JIRA
- Jenkins
- Selenium
Alternatives to Screenster
- PercyA mature choice for cross-browser visual reviews, CI/CD, and scheduled URL monitoring.9.4
- ChromaticA strong Storybook workflow with CI checks, review tools, and four-browser testing on paid plans.9.2
- Applitools EyesA broad visual testing suite for teams that need AI-assisted analysis and enterprise controls.8.9
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