Ghost Inspector

ghostinspector.com
DevOps
Weekend Project

Catch bugs before they cost you

How to Replace Ghost Inspector

Overview

Ghost Inspector is an automated browser testing platform that allows users to easily create and run end-to-end tests for websites and web applications without coding. It combines a web test recorder, codeless editor, and continuous monitoring capabilities to ensure website functionality and visual correctness across browsers and devices.

Features

16 features across 6 categories

Alerting(1)

Alerts & Notifications

Get notified immediately when a test fails through multiple channels including email, Slack, Microsoft Teams, PagerDuty, and GitHub

Also in: Splunk, Lacework, Dashlane

Integration(2)

API AccessPremium

API endpoint access for programmatic test management and integration with external systems

CI Pipeline IntegrationPremium

Tie automated tests into continuous integration pipelines for seamless DevOps workflows

Also in: monday.com, Notion, Airtable

Monitoring & Scheduling(1)

Scheduled Test Execution

Schedule automated browser tests to run at specific intervals or on particular days and times to continuously monitor website functionality

Reporting(1)

Detailed Reporting with Screenshots and Video

Comprehensive reporting that shows exactly what broke with screenshots and video evidence during test runs

Also in: monday.com, Smartsheet, 1Password

Test Creation(8)

Codeless Test Editor

No-code/low-code editor to build and maintain automated tests. Specify actions and assertions, adjust CSS or XPath selectors, define JavaScript, variables, conditions, and reusable modules

Conditional Testing

Add conditional logic to tests to handle different execution paths and scenarios

CSS Selector Support

Adjust CSS selectors for element identification and targeting in automated tests

JavaScript SupportPremium

Define and execute JavaScript within automated tests to handle complex testing scenarios

Reusable Test Modules

Create modular test components that can be reused across multiple test cases to reduce duplication

Variable Management

Define and manage variables within tests for dynamic test execution and data handling

Web Test Recorder

Capture user flows directly in your browser and turn manual testing into reusable automated tests that can run continuously

XPath Selector Support

Define and adjust XPath selectors for precise element targeting in automated tests

Testing(3)

Cross-Browser Testing

Run end-to-end tests using different web browsers to ensure compatibility across multiple browser environments

Responsive Testing

Test websites and web apps across different screen sizes including mobile and tablet views

Visual Testing

Capture screenshots during every test run and compare with baseline to detect visual regressions and ensure website appearance is correct

Pricing

Small

$109/mo annual, $125/mo monthly
  • 10,000 Test Runs Monthly
  • 5 Team Members
  • 6 Month Result Retention

Medium

$225/mo annual, $249/mo monthly
  • 30,000 Test Runs Monthly
  • 15 Team Members
  • 6 Month Result Retention

Large

Popular
$449/mo annual, $499/mo monthly
  • 100,000 Test Runs Monthly
  • 40 Team Members
  • 6 Month Result Retention

Enterprise

Custom
  • Service Level Agreement
  • Single Sign-On (SSO)
  • Priority Support

Cost Calculator

Keep Paying Ghost Inspector

Monthly$125/mo
Yearly$1.5k/yr
5-Year Total$7.5k

Build It Yourself

Est. Build Time~1 hrs
Hosting$20/mo
DifficultyVery Easy

Total Cost Comparison

1 YearSave $1.3k
SaaS
$1.5k
DIY
$240
3 YearsSave $3.8k
SaaS
$4.5k
DIY
$720
5 YearsSave $6.3k
SaaS
$7.5k
DIY
$1.2k

DIY hosting estimate based on Vercel + Supabase free/pro tiers (~$20/mo). Build time estimated from 16 features at very easy complexity.

Build vs Buy

Should you build a Ghost Inspector alternative or buy the subscription? Estimate based on 16 features.

Buy Ghost Inspector

Monthly cost$1,250/mo
3-year total$45,000
Time to deployDays

Build Your Own

Better Value
Development cost$12,000
Maintenance$180/mo
3-year total$18,480
Dev time~1 months

Building could save ~$26,520 over 3 years.

Estimates based on 16 features and a BuildScore of 5/5. Actual costs vary.

Integrations

5 known integrations