Stealth comparison
Selenium vs Playwright
2
Selenium
vs
4
Playwright
Verdict
Playwright for new projects. Selenium only if you need Java/C# or have existing infrastructure.
Detailed Comparison
| Criteria | Selenium | Playwright | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Architecture | WebDriver (HTTP) | CDP/protocol (direct) | Playwright |
| Speed | Slower | 2-3x faster | Playwright |
| Language Support | Java, Python, C#, JS, Ruby | JS, Python, Java, C# | Selenium |
| Setup | Driver management | Auto-install | Playwright |
| Debugging | Basic | Trace viewer, codegen | Playwright |
| Legacy Support | 20+ years | Since 2020 | Selenium |
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