Tech riderRev. 4 Oct 2026
- 1Runs onLinux
- 2CostsFree plan
- 3Gherkin supportYes
- 4Execution modelocal
- 5Browser testingYes
- 6API accessYes
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Overview
Behat is ranked #11 of 29 in BDD testing tools on Specifiction. It runs on Linux. There is a free plan.
Behat plans and pricing
All plansCompared on BDD testing tools
Facts
- Purpose
- Behat is an open source behavior-driven development tool for writing executable software specifications in plain language.docs.behat.org · 4 Oct 2026
- PHP implementation
- Behat is the PHP implementation of Cucumber and runs specifications written in Gherkin.docs.behat.org · 4 Oct 2026
- Testing scope
- Feature files can describe whole application behavior and can be tested using browser automation, HTTP API calls, shell commands, databases, filesystems, or PHP code.docs.behat.org · 4 Oct 2026
- Framework support
- Behat is designed to work with any PHP framework or with no framework.docs.behat.org · 4 Oct 2026
- Installation
- The documented installation methods are Composer and a PHAR executable, both run using PHP.docs.behat.org · 4 Oct 2026
- Extensibility
- Behat's extension system can enhance or replace nearly any part of its functionality.docs.behat.org · 4 Oct 2026
- Extensions
- Available extensions include integrations for PHP frameworks, browser automation, test result reporting, and data fixtures; the project says it does not maintain an official extension list.docs.behat.org · 4 Oct 2026
- Assertions
- Behat does not include its own assertion tool, and its documentation lists external assertion libraries that can be used.docs.behat.org · 4 Oct 2026
- Compatibility limit
- Behat supports current PHP and third-party dependency versions, and says Symfony 8 support starts with Behat 4.0.docs.behat.org · 4 Oct 2026
- Security support
- The project states that each major version receives security fixes for 24 months after the next major release.docs.behat.org · 4 Oct 2026
- Warranty
- Behat describes itself as free software maintained by volunteers and says its license provides it without warranty.docs.behat.org · 4 Oct 2026
- Community support
- The project directs users to its Gitter channel for questions and its contribution guide for issues or feature contributions.docs.behat.org · 4 Oct 2026
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Where it ranks on Specifiction
- Best BDD Testing Tools in 2026#11 of 29
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Sources
- docs.behat.org/en/latest/· checked 4 Oct 2026
- docs.behat.org/en/latest/quick_start.html· checked 4 Oct 2026
- docs.behat.org/en/latest/useful_resources.html· checked 4 Oct 2026
- docs.behat.org/en/latest/releases.html· checked 4 Oct 2026
- docs.behat.org/en/latest/community.html· checked 4 Oct 2026