Cypress is an open-source JavaScript framework for testing web apps. It runs inside the browser alongside your app, which gives fast, reliable feedback, an interactive runner with time-travel snapshots, and built-in component testing for React, Vue and Angular.

Because front-end developers can write and run tests in the same language and tools they already use, and see each step as it happens. It’s especially strong for component tests and fast feedback while coding.

Cypress or Playwright?

Cypress is excellent when front-end developers write most tests and want instant feedback. Playwright is better for multi-tab and multi-origin journeys, Safari coverage, several languages and very large parallel suites. We’ll recommend the one that fits, and can migrate if needed.

Cypress is faster to set up and easier for JavaScript teams. Selenium supports more languages and older or enterprise browsers. If you’re moving from Selenium or Protractor, we can migrate your suite to Cypress in priority order.

Which browsers does Cypress support?

Chrome-family browsers, Edge, Firefox and Electron. WebKit support is still experimental, so if Safari coverage is critical, we’ll tell you and suggest how to cover it.

Can Cypress test APIs?

Yes. We use cy.request to test endpoints directly and to create test data quickly, so UI and API checks live in one suite.

How do you keep Cypress tests from being flaky?

We rely on Cypress’s built-in retries instead of fixed waits, stub unreliable responses with cy.intercept, cache sign-in with cy.session and isolate test data. When a test fails, we fix the cause rather than adding more retries.

How do you structure a Cypress framework?

With page objects or app actions and custom commands, fixtures and data-driven tests, and environment configs. If your team prefers BDD, we add the Cucumber preprocessor so scenarios read in plain language.

Do you test components as well as full journeys?

Yes. We set up component tests for React, Vue and Angular alongside end-to-end tests, sharing fixtures and commands so both stay easy to maintain.

Where do you run Cypress tests?

In your CI, usually with Docker, with parallel runs through Cypress Cloud or your CI. For wider browser coverage we connect to BrowserStack, LambdaTest or Sauce Labs.

What reports will we get?

Mochawesome or Allure reports with screenshots and videos, Cypress Cloud dashboards if you use it, and results pushed to TestRail, Xray or Zephyr if you use a test management tool.

Do you use AI with Cypress?

Yes. We use AI tools such as Qagentify to draft tests and suggest fixes for broken selectors. An engineer reviews every change before it’s merged.

What is the free Cypress framework audit?

We review your existing Cypress suite, or your plan for one, and send you a short report on structure, flaky tests, run time and CI setup, with the changes we’d make first. There’s no obligation.

You do. Everything is written in your repository, with documentation, so your team can keep it running without us.

How long does it take, and what does it cost?

It depends on the size of your app, the journeys to cover and whether we’re building new, rescuing or migrating a suite. We agree the scope first, then send a timeline and a fixed quote.

Cypress Automation Testing Services

Fast, developer-friendly test automation for modern web apps, from single components to full user journeys.

We build Cypress frameworks in JavaScript or TypeScript that your front-end team can read, run and extend: end-to-end, component, API, visual and accessibility tests, running in parallel in your CI. Everything lives in your repository, so your team owns it.

Get in touch Plan your framework

JavaScript and TypeScript
End-to-end and component tests
Cypress Cloud or your CI
Your repo, no lock-in

What we build with Cypress

End-to-endKey user journeys Component testingIsolated UI API testingUI and API together Stubbing & sessionsStable, fast tests Visual regressionLayout changes AccessibilityWCAG checks Parallel & cloudFast feedback at scale Rescue & migrationFlaky tests, migrations

[ What Cypress is, and why it matters ]

A test framework built for the people who build the front end

Cypress is an open-source JavaScript framework for testing web apps. It runs inside the browser alongside your app, so it can see and control everything: the page, network calls and application state. Its interactive runner shows each step as it happens, with snapshots you can step back through, and it supports both end-to-end and component tests in JavaScript or TypeScript.

That makes testing part of everyday front-end work, rather than something handed off at the end.

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The problems it solves

Tests nobody writes

When tests live in a separate tool and language, front-end developers stop writing them.

Slow, hard debugging

Failures that only show a stack trace take longer to fix than the bug itself.

Flaky waits

Fixed sleeps and timing issues make tests fail at random and erode trust.

Components tested late

Bugs in shared components are found only once whole pages break.

[ How it gives you an advantage ]

Cypress, Playwright and Selenium, side by side

Cypress wins on developer experience and component testing. We’ll tell you honestly when another tool fits better.

Aspect	Cypress	Playwright	Selenium
Where it runs	Inside the browser, next to your app	Outside the browser, through its own protocol	Outside the browser, through WebDriver
Browsers	Chrome-family, Edge, Firefox, Electron; WebKit experimental	Chromium, Firefox and WebKit (Safari engine)	All major browsers, including older enterprise ones
Languages	JavaScript, TypeScript	TypeScript, JavaScript, Python, Java, C#	Java, C#, Python, JavaScript, Ruby
Component testing	Built in, mature	Available	Not built in
Debugging	Interactive runner with time-travel snapshots	Trace Viewer	Logs and screenshots you set up
Multi-tab & multi-origin	Limited	Built in	Supported
Best for	Front-end developers testing as they code	Most new web projects	Java and C# teams, older browsers

Time-travel debugging

Step back through snapshots of every command to see exactly what happened.

Automatic retries

Commands and assertions retry until the app is ready, without fixed sleeps.

Network control

Stub, spy on and wait for network calls with cy.intercept.

Components and journeys

One tool and one set of commands for both levels of testing.

Honest note: Cypress has limited multi-tab and cross-origin support, and Safari (WebKit) is still experimental. If those matter for your app, we’ll recommend Playwright and can migrate your Cypress tests in priority order.

[ Where it can be used ]

Where Cypress fits best

Modern web front ends, especially where developers want fast feedback. These are the cases where it pays off most.

Single-page apps

React, Vue and Angular apps where most logic lives in the browser.

Design systems and component libraries

Shared components tested in isolation before they reach every page.

SaaS dashboards

Data-heavy screens, filters, settings and role-based views.

eCommerce front ends

Search, product pages, cart and checkout on desktop browsers.

Teams moving off Protractor

Angular apps that need a maintained replacement.

Developer-owned QA

Teams where front-end engineers write and own the tests.

[ How we use Cypress ]

Eight Cypress solutions we deliver

Start with your key journeys and most-used components, then add the layers your product needs. Each card lists what we deliver, when you need it and the problem it prevents.

End-to-end & cross-browser testing

Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Electron

Your key user journeys automated in Cypress and run on Chrome, Edge, Firefox and Electron, with screenshots and videos for every failure.

What we deliver

Sign-up, sign-in, search, forms and checkout
Chrome, Edge, Firefox and Electron runs
Built-in retries on commands and assertions
Screenshots and videos on failure

When you need it

For web apps where a broken journey costs customers.

The problem it preventsA release that passes review and breaks a key journey

Component testing

React, Vue, Angular

Front-end components mounted and tested in a real browser on their own, so developers get feedback in seconds while they code.

What we deliver

React, Vue and Angular components
Props, states, events and edge cases
Shared fixtures with end-to-end tests
Fast feedback in local development

When you need it

When front-end developers want tests next to their code.

The problem it preventsA bug in a shared component spreading across many pages

API testing with cy.request

Same suite, faster set-up

View service

We test endpoints directly with cy.request and use the API to create test data, so UI tests stay short and focused.

What we deliver

Status, payload and contract checks
Test data created through the API
Auth tokens and protected endpoints
API and UI checks in one report

When you need it

When your front end depends on APIs that change often.

The problem it preventsSlow UI tests doing work an API call could do in milliseconds

Network stubbing & session caching

cy.intercept, cy.session

We use cy.intercept to stub slow or unreliable responses and cy.session to cache sign-in, so tests run faster and fail only for real reasons.

What we deliver

Stubbed third-party and backend responses
Error, empty and slow-network states on demand
Sign-in cached once and reused
Separate sessions per user role

When you need it

When tests are slow or flaky because of external services or repeated logins.

The problem it preventsBuilds failing because a third party had a bad minute

Visual regression testing

Percy, Applitools, plugins

Screenshots of key pages and components compared against approved baselines with Percy, Applitools or an image snapshot plugin.

What we deliver

Full-page and component snapshots
Baselines per browser and viewport
Dynamic content masked
Clear diffs for designers to review

When you need it

When design consistency matters as much as function.

The problem it preventsA CSS change quietly breaking pages nobody re-checked

Parallel runs & Cypress Cloud

Cloud or CI

We split your suite across parallel machines with Cypress Cloud or your CI, and connect to BrowserStack, LambdaTest or Sauce Labs for wider browser coverage.

What we deliver

Cypress Cloud parallelisation and dashboards
Docker-based runs in your CI
BrowserStack, LambdaTest or Sauce Labs
Flaky-test tracking over time

When you need it

When the suite is too slow to run on every pull request.

The problem it preventsRegression runs so slow they get skipped

Suite rescue, migration & AI assist

Stabilise and modernise

We fix flaky Cypress suites at the cause, migrate Protractor or Selenium suites to Cypress, and use AI tools such as Qagentify to draft tests, with an engineer reviewing every change.

What we deliver

Root causes of flaky tests found and fixed
Protractor or Selenium suites moved to Cypress
Both suites run side by side during a move
AI-drafted tests, engineer-reviewed

When you need it

When your current suite is flaky, slow or on a tool that’s no longer maintained.

The problem it preventsReal bugs ignored because “that test always fails”

[ Our approach ]

How we analyse your project and design the solution

A good Cypress suite fits how your developers already work. We start there, not with a template.

STAGE 01

Understand your app and team

We map key journeys and components, and how your front-end team works day to day.

You get: Journey and component map

STAGE 02

Review what exists

If you have a suite, we measure flakiness, run time and coverage, and decide what to keep, fix or retire.

You get: Suite health report

STAGE 03

Check the fit

We confirm Cypress suits your browsers and journeys. If multi-tab or Safari is critical, we say so up front.

You get: Tool fit decision

STAGE 04

Design the architecture

Page objects or app actions, custom commands, fixtures, environments and sign-in planned up front.

You get: Framework blueprint

[ Structure & tool setup ]

The framework we set up, layer by layer

Each layer is chosen with your team. On the right is a typical TypeScript project layout, so you can see how it fits together.

LanguageJavaScript · TypeScript

Test typesEnd-to-end · component (React, Vue, Angular) · API with cy.request

StructurePage Object Model · app actions and custom commands · BDD with the Cucumber preprocessor

Test dataFixtures · data-driven tests · API-created data

Stabilitycy.intercept stubbing · cy.session sign-in caching · built-in retries

ConfigurationEnvironment configs for dev, staging and production

ExecutionDocker in CI · Cypress Cloud · BrowserStack, LambdaTest or Sauce Labs

Visual & a11yPercy · Applitools · image snapshot plugins · cypress-axe

ReportingMochawesome · Allure · TestRail, Xray or Zephyr

AI assistAI tools such as Qagentify, with engineer review

Sample project layoutTypeScript

cypress/
  e2e/            checkout.cy.ts  sign-in.cy.ts
  component/      Button.cy.tsx  CartSummary.cy.tsx
  api/            orders.api.cy.ts
  fixtures/       users.json  products.json
  support/
    commands.ts   e2e.ts  component.ts
  pages/          CheckoutPage.ts
config/           dev.json  staging.json
cypress.config.ts
.github/workflows/cypress.yml

Example only. Your layout follows your app and team.

[ How we work ]

Six steps from audit to a suite your team owns

You see working tests early, and you approve each layer before we build on it.

Step 1 of 6
Audit

We review your app, existing tests and pipeline, or your plan if you’re starting fresh.

You getFramework audit report
Step 2 of 6
Design

Structure, commands, data, environments and reporting agreed with your team.

You getFramework blueprint
Step 3 of 6
Pilot

A first set of real end-to-end and component tests running in your CI.

You getWorking pilot suite
Step 4 of 6
Scale coverage

Key journeys and components first, then API, visual and accessibility checks.

You getGrowing suiteCoverage map
Step 5 of 6
Stabilise and speed up

Flaky tests fixed at the cause and parallel runs tuned.

You getStable, fast runs
Step 6 of 6
Hand over and support

Documentation and walkthroughs, then ongoing support if you want it.

You getDocs and training

[ Benefits you’ll see ]

What changes once the framework is in place

Testing moves into everyday front-end work, so problems are found while the code is still fresh.

Developers write tests

Tests in the same language and repo as the front end get written and kept up to date.

Bugs caught while coding

Component tests give feedback in seconds, before a pull request is opened.

Failures explained

Time-travel snapshots, screenshots and videos show exactly what went wrong.

Results you can trust

Built-in retries, stubbed networks and cached sessions remove most flaky failures.

Fast pipelines

Parallel runs keep the suite quick enough for every pull request.

Yours to keep

Your repository, documented, with no lock-in to us.

[ Case Studies ]

Web automation suites we’ve built

These are web automation projects built with other tools, shown for the approach and results rather than Cypress itself. Each links to the full write-up.

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[ Ways to work ]

Six ways to work with our Cypress engineers

A new framework, a suite rescue, a migration or an engineer in your team.

01Fixed-price projectChoose it for a new framework or a migration with a clear scope.02Managed testingChoose it when you want the suite built, run and maintained for you.03Dedicated QA teamChoose it when automation grows every sprint.04Staff augmentationChoose it when your team needs a Cypress specialist for a while.05QA consultingChoose it for a review of your current suite and a plan to improve it.06On-demand testingChoose it for a one-off push, such as stabilising a flaky suite.

Hire our QAHire an automation engineerA Cypress engineer who joins your sprints, works in your repository and grows coverage with your front-end team.See the role → Start with no obligationFree Cypress framework auditWe review your current suite, or your plan for one, and send a short report on structure, flakiness, run time and CI.Request the audit →

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Cypress testing questions, answered

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A test framework built for the people who build the front end

Tests nobody writes

Slow, hard debugging

Flaky waits

Components tested late

Cypress, Playwright and Selenium, side by side

Time-travel debugging

Automatic retries

Network control

Components and journeys

Where Cypress fits best

Single-page apps

Design systems and component libraries

SaaS dashboards

eCommerce front ends

Teams moving off Protractor

Developer-owned QA

Eight Cypress solutions we deliver

End-to-end & cross-browser testing

Component testing

API testing with cy.request

Network stubbing & session caching

Visual regression testing

Accessibility checks

Parallel runs & Cypress Cloud

Suite rescue, migration & AI assist

How we analyse your project and design the solution

Understand your app and team

Review what exists

Check the fit

Design the architecture

The framework we set up, layer by layer

Six steps from audit to a suite your team owns

Audit

Design

Pilot

Scale coverage

Stabilise and speed up

Hand over and support

What changes once the framework is in place

Developers write tests

Bugs caught while coding

Failures explained

Results you can trust

Fast pipelines

Yours to keep

Web automation suites we’ve built

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