Argos
Visual Testing for developers.
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Argos provides visual regression testing with pixel-perfect diffs, file diffs, ARIA snapshots and CI integration.
- for
- Developers and teams that need automated visual testing in CI pipelines.
- pricing
- freemium · free trial
- license
- MIT
Key features
- Pixel-perfect diffs — Deterministic capture and diff of screenshots to highlight real visual changes.
- File diffs — Diffs for Markdown, JSON, YAML, HTML, CSS and JavaScript alongside screenshots.
- ARIA snapshots — Captures accessibility tree and diffs it like code to catch hidden regressions.
- Flaky test detection — Tracks unstable tests across builds and auto-silences noise.
- Live preview deployments — Generates immutable preview URLs for Storybook or static builds per PR.
- Team review workflow — Side-by-side review, pin comments to pixels, and enforce approvals via PR status.
- Agent-ready CLI & API — CLI and REST API let AI agents run visual checks and submit only needed changes.
- Budget controls — Per-screenshot pricing, spend limits and notifications keep costs predictable.
Use cases
- Catch UI regressions in Playwright E2E tests before merging.
- Validate component snapshots in Storybook during pull-request reviews.
- Detect accessibility regressions by diffing ARIA trees.
- Identify and silence flaky visual tests across CI builds.
- Provide live preview URLs for reviewers to see UI changes without local builds.
Argos pricing
- Hobby$0Up to 5,000 screenshots · Storybook & static deployments · Agent-ready CLI & REST API · GitHub & GitLab integration
- Pro$100/mo/month based on usage35,000 included screenshots · Team collaboration & reviews · Private deployment protection · Slack & Microsoft Teams notifications
Argos FAQ
Which Argos plan is right for me?+
The Hobby plan is free for personal projects, Pro adds team features and higher limits, and Enterprise offers custom limits and premium support.
Does Argos only test screenshots?+
No, Argos can also diff Markdown, JSON, YAML, HTML, CSS and JavaScript files.
Can AI agents use Argos?+
Yes, Argos provides an agent-ready CLI and REST API so AI agents can run visual checks and submit only the needed changes.
Can Argos be used for mobile app testing?+
Argos captures screenshots from any device resolution, including mobile, and can be used with Playwright tests for mobile UI.
Are my screenshots private?+
Media sharing can be public or team-scoped; Pro and Enterprise plans offer private deployment protection and team-only links.
What happens if I exceed the plan's screenshot limit?+
Extra screenshots are billed per-use ($0.004 each for Storybook, $0.0015 for other snapshots) after the included quota.
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