BrowserStack Live vs Pgyer

BrowserStack Live is a cloud-based manual testing platform for interactively testing and debugging websites and web apps on real devices and browsers. It supports new and older versions of Edge, Safari, Chrome, Internet Explorer and Firefox, with access to real Windows, macOS, Android and iOS devices. Teams can test internal development or staging sites, including sites behind firewalls, without setup or configuration.

Live lists real-time debugging with pre-installed developer tools and multi-device testing on up to four real devices. A session can use two real mobile devices simultaneously, or users can run two sessions in separate browser tabs. BrowserStack says physical devices and desktop virtual machines are wiped after each session. It lists integrations including Jenkins, Cypress, Selenium and Jira for its testing products, and states it is SOC 2 Type 2 compliant and encrypts communications with HTTPS/TLS. The free trial is limited to 30 minutes and has limited browser access. Annual paid plans include Freelancer at $12.50 a month, Desktop at $29 a month and Desktop & Mobile at $39 a month.

Pgyer is a mobile app beta testing and distribution platform for developers and test users. It manages multiple releases and can group iOS, Android and HarmonyOS apps under merged QR codes. Download access can be public or controlled with password access, question verification, link expiry and custom short links. Delivery options include China, overseas and global CDNs, along with long-term hosting for the latest build and support for 10+ languages. API 2.0 covers uploading and hosting apps, installation, app data, release management, feedback and certificate management. Upload tools include Fastlane and Jenkins plugins, a Mac upload tool and a WeChat mini app. Distribution features include detailed download analytics, user feedback, and unlimited SMS, email and alerts. Pgyer describes encrypted data transmission and storage, high-defense servers, a Web firewall and anti-brute-force technology. It lists uses including team testing, customer trials, smart hardware companion apps, on-site deployment and international trials. A free plan is listed, but no price is given for it; paid services include app testing for $599, paid once.