Browsershots vs CrossBrowserTesting

Browsershots — Browsershots is a free online web application that allows users to see how their websites look on different browsers. It takes screenshots of websites across various versions of browsers like Chrome,

CrossBrowserTesting — CrossBrowserTesting is a cloud-based web application testing tool that allows users to test their websites and web apps across various browsers, operating systems and devices. It aims to provide compr

Browsershots offers Takes screenshots of websites across different browsers, Supports major browsers like Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Opera, Edge, Can view website screenshots on mobile, tablet, and desktop screens, Free and easy to use without registration, Automatically crops screenshots to show just the browser viewport, while CrossBrowserTesting provides Test website on 2000+ real browsers and devices, Automatic screenshots and videos, Visual bug reporting, JavaScript Error logging, Page speed insights.

Browsershots stands out for Free service with no limits, Saves time testing sites across browsers, Shows mobile and tablet views; CrossBrowserTesting is known for Saves time compared to manual testing, Wide range of browsers and devices, Easy to use interface.

Feature	Browsershots	CrossBrowserTesting
Overall Score	N/A	N/A
Primary Category	Web Browsers	Online Services
Pricing	Free	N/A

Product Overview

Browsershots

Description: Browsershots is a free online web application that allows users to see how their websites look on different browsers. It takes screenshots of websites across various versions of browsers like Chrome, Firefox, Internet Explorer, Safari, and Opera.

CrossBrowserTesting

Description: CrossBrowserTesting is a cloud-based web application testing tool that allows users to test their websites and web apps across various browsers, operating systems and devices. It aims to provide comprehensive cross-browser compatibility testing.

Key Features Comparison

Browsershots Features

• Takes screenshots of websites across different browsers
• Supports major browsers like Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Opera, Edge
• Can view website screenshots on mobile, tablet, and desktop screens
• Free and easy to use without registration
• Automatically crops screenshots to show just the browser viewport
• Provides image links to easily embed screenshots elsewhere

CrossBrowserTesting Features

• Test website on 2000+ real browsers and devices
• Automatic screenshots and videos
• Visual bug reporting
• JavaScript Error logging
• Page speed insights
• Accessibility testing
• Geolocation testing
• Network throttling
• Automated testing with Selenium

Pros & Cons Analysis

Browsershots

Pros

• Free service with no limits
• Saves time testing sites across browsers
• Shows mobile and tablet views
• Easy to use with no account needed

Cons

• Limited to screenshot images only
• No browser version targeting
• No custom device sizes
• Can be slow depending on website size

CrossBrowserTesting

Pros

• Saves time compared to manual testing
• Wide range of browsers and devices
• Easy to use interface
• Good for responsive design testing
• Integrates with popular tools like Selenium

Cons

• Can get expensive for large test suites
• Limited mobile testing features
• No end-to-end user journey testing
• Not ideal for complex web apps

Pricing Comparison

Browsershots

• Free

CrossBrowserTesting

• Not listed