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Selenium vs Cypress vs Playwright: Detailed 2025 Comparison for Test Automation

“Which testing framework should I use — Selenium, Cypress, or Playwright?” It’s still one of the most searched queries in 2025. Instead of a generic answer, here are my detailed notes, comparisons, and observations based on research and real-world use cases. Selenium (the enterprise veteran) Selenium is the old guard of automation — reliable, well-known, and still widely used in 2025. Why people still use it: Supports multiple languages (Java, Python, C#, Ruby, JS) and almost all browsers, even IE for legacy apps. Huge ecosystem with tutorials and integrations. Weaknesses: Setup can be complex, execution speed is slower, debugging can be painful. 2025 fit: Best for enterprises or teams that must support legacy systems and multiple languages. Cypress (the dev-friendly choice) Cypress made testing faster and more developer-friendly, especially...