Detox vs Squish
Detox
wix.github.ioSquish
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| Figure | Detox | Squish |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | — |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | — | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| API | — | Yes |
| Self-hosted | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 1 | 3 |
| Spec score · GUI Testing Software | 8.4 (#8) | 7.5 (#29) |
| Spec score · Functional Testing Software | 8.4 (#12) | 7.6 (#29) |
| Founded | 2006 | 2006 |
| Headquarters | Tel Aviv, Israel | Stuttgart, Germany |
| Integrations | Detox includes Jest integration, and its documentation also describes combining Detox APIs with Pilot natural-language test commands. | The product page names Jenkins, GitLab, and Bamboo as CI/CD integrations. |
| Support | The project directs users to Stack Overflow, GitHub issues, and Discord for questions and support. | The listed Squish floating licenses include Standard Support. |
Plans
Squish
- Squish Enterprise Tester Floating LicensePriced on request
- Squish Execution Floating LicensePriced on request
- Squish Tester Floating LicensePriced on request
In their own words
Detox
Detox is an open-source framework for end-to-end testing of React Native mobile apps. It runs tests on real devices or simulators and simulates user interactions, with JavaScript tests for iOS and Android. Its gray-box method accesses app internals, while monitoring asynchronous app activity to reduce flaky tests. An async-await API supports breakpoints in asynchronous tests. Teams can use Detox APIs with any test runner or independently; Jest integration is included. The project describes it as suitable for CI and documents CI workflows. Detox is free under the MIT License, supports self-hosted runners and visual testing, and is listed for Android, iOS, Linux, macOS and Windows. React Native v0.77.x through v0.84.x is fully compatible with the New Architecture; later versions may work but are not thoroughly tested. Expo integration is community-driven and not maintained by the Detox team. Non-React Native Android apps are not supported. iOS simulator setup requires applesimutils, which the setup guide says is for macOS only.
Squish
Squish automates GUI tests for desktop, web, mobile, and embedded applications using object-based recognition and scripting. It locates interface elements by their properties rather than by image matching or DOM scraping; the product says this helps tests withstand UI changes. Tests can be authored in Python, JavaScript, Ruby, Perl, Tcl, or Behaviour-Driven Development. Listed application technologies include Qt, Java, Windows, .NET, web, mobile, and embedded systems; supported targets also include Linux, macOS, iOS, Android, MCUs, and hybrid applications. The Squish AI Assistant suggests script improvements, explains failures, and analyzes Runner and Server logs. Named CI/CD integrations include Jenkins, GitLab, and Bamboo, with Jenkins jobs and Pipeline scripts supported. Squish references ISO 26262 and IEC 61508 and offers a custom Tool Qualification Kit for project and regulatory needs. Floating user-based subscriptions are priced according to concurrent development environments and limit concurrent test executions. Pricing is on request, with a free trial available and no free plan.