Choosing the right automation tool depends on your needs. Here are three major options:

Selenium: Open-source, supports many languages, very flexible. Works across all browsers. Good for teams with diverse setups.

Playwright: Developed by Microsoft. Supports Chromium, Firefox, and WebKit. Works with JavaScript, Python, and C#. Strong for modern web apps. Handles SPA and AJAX well.

Cypress: JavaScript-only. Runs in the browser. Fast and easy to debug. Best for frontend developers testing in Chrome.

Each tool has strengths. If you’re working on a modern JavaScript app, Playwright or Cypress may be easier. If you need broad browser support or use Java or Python, go with Selenium.

Try each and see what fits your team’s workflow and tech stack.