playwright vs puppeteer
Two frameworks that both cover browser.
| playwright | puppeteer | |
|---|---|---|
| Stars | 99,445 | 95,808 |
| In stacks | 0 | 1 |
| Tasks | browser, coding | browser |
| Last update | 2026-11-06 | 2026-11-06 |
| License | Apache-2.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Language | TypeScript | TypeScript |
| Install | npm i playwright | npm i puppeteer |
| Source | Repository | Repository |
How to choose
- Both are frameworks that cover browser.
- playwright leads on stars (99,445 to 95,808, 1.0×).
- playwright also covers coding.
- No stack in the registry uses both.
- puppeteer was updated more recently.
Numbers are a snapshot from 2026-11-06. Check each repository before you commit.
Used together
No stack in the registry uses both yet — they compete rather than pair.