Selenium
by Software Freedom Conservancy
Open-source browser automation framework
Reviewed by the Softwares.com Editorial Team · Last updated June 2026 · How we rate
Key facts
- Vendor
- Software Freedom Conservancy
- Pricing
- Open source - Free
- Free tier
- Yes
- Platforms
- Self Hosted, Api
- Best for
- Qa Engineers, Developers
- Editor rating
- 4.3 / 5
- Founded
- 2004
- Headquarters
- Remote
What is Selenium?
Selenium is a software testing tool from Software Freedom Conservancy. The long-standing open-source framework for automating web browsers via WebDriver, supporting many languages and forming the basis of countless test suites.
Selenium uses open source pricing and offers a free tier you can start on without a credit card. Free.
It's best suited to qa engineers, developers and runs on Self Hosted, Api.
Standout strengths include broad language support, industry-standard webdriver, huge ecosystem. Worth weighing: flaky without good patterns, more boilerplate than modern tools.
Selenium pricing
Pros
- Broad language support
- Industry-standard WebDriver
- Huge ecosystem
Cons
- Flaky without good patterns
- More boilerplate than modern tools
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Frequently asked questions
What is Selenium?
The long-standing open-source framework for automating web browsers via WebDriver, supporting many languages and forming the basis of countless test suites.
How much does Selenium cost?
Selenium is open-source-priced. It has a free tier.
Does Selenium have a free trial?
Selenium offers a free tier rather than a time-limited trial.
What platforms does Selenium support?
Selenium is available on Self Hosted, Api.