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Ghost Inspector vs Selenium IDE: catalog facts
Ghost InspectorSelenium IDE
Paid

Paid subscription service with a free trial.

Free

Free and open source.

Web, Browser extension Browser extension, Command line
  • Tests recorded in the browser without code
  • Scheduled runs for ongoing site monitoring
  • Record and playback with no setup beyond the extension
  • Multiple locators per element for more resilient tests
  • Hosted service only, tests run on the vendor's infrastructure
  • Paid after the trial period
  • Recorded tests can need manual editing as sites change
  • Limited to web applications
Hosted service, Browser extension Browser extension
Closed source Open source
License not stated License: Apache-2.0
Account needed No account needed
Needs internet Not stated if it works offline

Checked October 1, 2026

Checked September 23, 2026

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