Selenium and Playwright are two of the most common choices for growing team needing scalability and collaboration in 2026. Which fits a Mid-size (6-20 testers) team of 6-20 testers on a $500-$3,000/month budget? Here is a direct comparison with a clear recommendation.
Quick decision summary
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Ease of setup | Selenium |
| Parallel testing | Both |
| CI/CD integration | Both |
| Pricing | Playwright |
| Best for Mid-size (6-20 testers) | Playwright |
What is Selenium?
Teams already using Selenium
What is Playwright?
Teams wanting Playwright speed
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Pricing for Mid-size (6-20 testers) teams
For 6-20 testers, Selenium runs about $299/mo and Playwright about $199/mo. On a $500-$3,000/month budget the difference compounds over a year.
Which is better for Mid-size (6-20 testers) teams?
For a Mid-size (6-20 testers) team specifically, Playwright is the stronger default — it wins on the criteria that matter most at this scale.