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Home / Migrations / Cypress → Playwright

Cypress → Playwright

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Playwright offers faster execution, multi-browser support, and free CI reporting. API is different from Cypress but concepts map well. Microsoft-backed with consistent releases.

Estimated: 4-8h · 5 steps

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Step 1: Install Playwright

npm init playwright@latest

Step 2: Convert test structure

describe/it → test.describe/test. cy.visit() → page.goto(). cy.get() → page.locator(). cy.contains() → page.getByText().

Step 3: Convert assertions

cy.should('be.visible') → await expect(locator).toBeVisible(). Playwright uses async/await everywhere — no Cypress chaining.

Step 4: Migrate fixtures and commands

Cypress custom commands → Playwright fixtures and page object models. beforeEach → test.beforeEach with async.

Step 5: Configure CI

Playwright has built-in CI config. GitHub Actions: npx playwright install --with-deps && npx playwright test.

✓ All E2E tests pass in Chromium, Firefox, and WebKit. HTML report generates.

What this migration involves

Moving from Cypress to Playwright is rated medium and takes about 4-8h on a typical project. The guide breaks it into 5 steps, 1 of which ship with runnable commands and 1 with a verification check. On pricing, Cypress is freemium and Playwright is open-source with a free plan to test the move.

Cypress data →Playwright data →

Related migrations

Jest → Vitest — easy, 1-3h

FAQ

How long does migrating from Cypress to Playwright take?

Around 4-8h for a typical project — 5 steps, difficulty rated medium, 1 of them with copy-paste commands.

Is moving from Cypress to Playwright reversible?

No reverse guide is tracked yet, so treat this as a one-way move and keep a full export of your Cypress data before you start.

What does Playwright cost compared to Cypress?

Cypress: freemium from $0/mo, free plan available. Playwright: open-source from $0/mo, free plan available.