CrossBrowserTesting vs k6 Open Source comparison

SmartBear and k6 are both solutions in the Regression Testing Tools category. Additionally, 100% of SmartBear users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of k6 users who would recommend it.

CrossBrowserTesting

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CrossBrowserTesting

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Executive Summary

We performed a comparison between CrossBrowserTesting and k6 Open Source based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two Regression Testing Tools solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.

To learn more, read our detailed CrossBrowserTesting vs. k6 Open Source Report (Updated: June 2025).

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CrossBrowserTesting vs. k6 Open Source

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Review summaries and opinions

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Categories and Ranking

CrossBrowserTesting

Average Rating

9.0

Reviews Sentiment

7.6

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Functional Testing Tools (28th)

k6 Open Source

Average Rating

7.6

Reviews Sentiment

7.9

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Load Testing Tools (8th), Regression Testing Tools (10th)

Featured Reviews

CharlesNetshivhera

Senior DevOps Engineer at a financial services firm with 10,001+ employees

Knowledgeable support, scalable, and stable

We use CrossBrowserTesting for testing our web-based applications We had some issues with the onboarding process and the cloud conductivity could improve. I have used CrossBrowserTesting within the past 12 months. CrossBrowserTesting is stable. I have found CrossBrowserTesting to be scalable.…

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NalinGoonawardana

Principal Consultant ( Test automation - Performance testing) at TTC Global (TTC) at TTC at a tech services company with 51-200 employees

Offers good scalability and has the ability to integrate with various systems and services

One area where k6 could improve is by introducing a GUI similar to JMeter. While k6 is a powerful tool for performance testing, it leans heavily towards coding. Having a GUI, even if it is a low-code approach, could make it more accessible to a broader audience. It would be beneficial to strike a balance where basic tasks can be performed graphically through a user-friendly interface, while still allowing the flexibility for more complex operations through code, similar to how JMeter operates. This could enhance the user experience and make k6 more approachable for those who may not be as comfortable with scripting.

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Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:

Pros

"The extensive range of products available to simulate is something I have come to appreciate as it has resulted in an ability to broaden the scope of our tests."

"SmartBear has excellent, informative webinars, so keep an eye out for those."

"When I started to work on testing automation, I was very excited about how easy it is to run tests on different browsers. It was just a matter of configuration."

"CBT has made it easier to troubleshoot issues across devices when we do not have actual access to those specific devices. I even opt for CBT sometimes when we do have access to the device just because it is easier."

"The features that I find most useful and the ones that I use the most are local site testing, device and browser testing, and screenshots."

"I must acknowledge that the customer support has been A++ when I have run into problems."

"The ability to replay sessions is valuable for tracking down issues."

"The support team is top-notch. I have a great relationship with them. They are extremely honest and responsive."

More CrossBrowserTesting pros

"The tool's big advantage is that it is more performance-test oriented for experienced testers who know what they are doing. In a normal working setup, performance engineers frequently work with DevOps and development teams. For these teams, k6 Open Source's syntax is much simpler and easier to understand and apply in the working process."

"The standout feature of k6 is its strong focus on API performance testing."

Cons

"It would be useful if we can run the live-testing test cases on multiple platforms at the same time, instead of waiting for one session to finish."

"Elements of 'real' mobile/tablet testing could be sped up."

"I have had quite a few issues trying to use a virtual machine to test our application on."

"The screenshot tool defaults to a screen layout instead of a full page test. I find it a bit cumbersome that I can't have it run a full screenshot as my default."

"There should be more detailed training on CrossBrowserTesting."

"Sometimes, some of their instances fail, particularly in older versions of browsers."

"I have experienced some lagging issues, and it does not seem like all of the testing environments are configured the same."

"The speed connection in mobile devices could be improved, because sometimes the load time is uncertain."

More CrossBrowserTesting cons

"One area where k6 could improve is by introducing a GUI similar to JMeter."

Pricing and Cost Advice

"It is worth the pricing as the product is supported on multiple platforms and browsers."

"CrossBrowserTesting offered the best value for its price."

"SmartBear offers bundles of products that work together."

"The lowest price point is very reasonable. It is also useful if only one person in the company needs to check on the browser display."

"A few intermediary pricing options for small QA teams would be nice, e.g., unlimited screenshots, "as you need it" parallel tests, etc."

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Top Industries

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Computer Software Company

22%

Financial Services Firm

15%

Real Estate/Law Firm

Government

Computer Software Company

20%

Manufacturing Company

10%

Financial Services Firm

10%

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k6 Open Source is a powerful tool, especially for API-level performance testing. Its integration capabilities and ease of use make it promising for a wider audience.

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Load Impact

Overview

CrossBrowserTesting is a cloud testing platform that gives instant access to 1500+ different real desktop and mobile browsers for testers, developers, and designers.

Native debugging tools make manual testing easy to inspect and correct HTML, CSS, and JavaScript errors on any browser.
Take automated screenshots across multiple browsers at once, then compare side-by-side against historical test runs.

SmartBear

Load Impact offers three main features:

Automated testing - Integrates into your CD pipeline with CI plug-ins or opt for full control with API/SDKs.
API testing - a powerful scripting environment where you can create as simple or complex API scenarios as you need.
Web & web app testing - easily load test your website or web app. Record user scenarios using our Chrome extension or proxy recorder and configure a test with just a few clicks - no programming required.

Sample Customers

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Accenture, Sony, Los Angeles Times, ADP, Verizon, T-Mobile, Wistia

rackspace, salesforce.com, IBM, servicenow, Nasdaq, JWT

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