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Detailstateofpixel logo stateofpixelPaneless logo Paneless
What it doesVisual regression testing for GitHub pull requests Evidence-backed simulated-user research for website usability
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Pricing modelNot given Freemium
PricingFree: $0/mo, 10 GB of stored screenshots. 25 GB: $15/mo. 100 GB: $100/mo. 500 GB: $500/mo. All plans billed monthly; no charge for snapshots, builds, projects or reviewers. Instant UX Check: Free. Full Test: $29 USD one-time purchase. Starter: $39 USD per month (planned, not yet available).
Key features
  • Works with Playwright, Cypress, BackstopJS and native app screenshots
  • Automatic GitHub PR checks and review links
  • Captures Storybook stories automatically
  • Supports sharded test suites
  • Handles flaky screenshots detection
  • Access control follows GitHub permissions
  • Up to 20,000 snapshots per build
  • Configurable PR image retention from 7 to 365 days
  • Multiple comparison views: side-by-side, diff, slider and flip
  • MIT licensed open source code on GitHub
  • Simulated AI personas explore your website journeys
  • Screenshot-backed findings and evidence records
  • Recorded navigation responses and journey data
  • Downloadable PDF reports
  • Evidence-linked recommendations
  • Multiple behavioral personas (first-time visitor, impatient mobile user, non-technical customer)
  • Free Instant UX Check without screenshots
  • Private reports with expiry and access controls
  • 14-day money-back guarantee on paid tests
  • Editable test configuration before purchase
What makes it different
  • No charges for snapshots, builds, projects or reviewer seats
  • Renders screenshots in your CI, matching your test environment
  • No source code ever sent to stateofpixel
  • Significantly cheaper than Chromatic, Argos or Percy
  • One step upload integration, no token management
  • Simulated research complements human user testing without recruiting participants
  • Evidence directly tied to findings makes recommendations actionable
  • No subscription required; one-time purchase for Full Tests
  • Free check available with no card or account required
  • Designed for makers, freelancers and small teams
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)5 no change since last checkNot checked yet no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)20
Citation Flow (Majestic)240
Referring domains (Majestic)190

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