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At a Glance
Cucumber
Cucumber
Star Rating
(39)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (38.2% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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Jest
Jest
Star Rating
(15)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (53.3% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Jest
AI Generated Summary
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  • Users report that Cucumber excels in behavior-driven development (BDD) with its Gherkin syntax, making it easier for non-technical stakeholders to understand and contribute to test cases. In contrast, Jest is praised for its simplicity and speed, particularly in unit testing JavaScript applications.
  • Reviewers mention that Cucumber's integration with various programming languages allows for flexibility in diverse development environments, while Jest shines with its built-in mocking capabilities, which streamline the testing process for React applications.
  • G2 users highlight that Cucumber's learning curve can be steep for teams new to BDD, whereas Jest is often described as user-friendly, with a straightforward setup process that appeals to developers looking for quick implementation.
  • Users on G2 report that Cucumber's support for parallel test execution is a significant advantage for larger projects, but some reviewers express concerns about its performance compared to Jest, which is noted for its fast test execution times.
  • Reviewers say that while Cucumber provides detailed reporting features that help teams track test outcomes effectively, Jest is favored for its snapshot testing feature, which allows for easy tracking of changes in UI components.
  • Users say that Cucumber's community support is robust, but some find that the documentation can be lacking in certain areas, whereas Jest users frequently commend its comprehensive documentation and active community, making troubleshooting easier.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Cucumber
No pricing available
Jest
No pricing available
Free Trial
Cucumber
No trial information available
Jest
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.3
27
9.4
11
Ease of Use
8.1
27
9.0
12
Ease of Setup
8.1
9
Not enough data
Ease of Admin
7.6
7
Not enough data
Quality of Support
8.0
26
8.2
10
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
7.4
7
Not enough data
Product Direction (% positive)
7.6
24
9.0
12
Features by Category
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Software Testing
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Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Cucumber
Cucumber
Jest
Jest
Cucumber and Jest are categorized as Software Testing
Unique Categories
Cucumber
Cucumber has no unique categories
Jest
Jest has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Cucumber
Cucumber
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
32.4%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
29.4%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
38.2%
Jest
Jest
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
33.3%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
53.3%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
13.3%
Reviewers' Industry
Cucumber
Cucumber
Information Technology and Services
29.4%
Computer Software
17.6%
Retail
8.8%
Food & Beverages
5.9%
Financial Services
5.9%
Other
32.4%
Jest
Jest
Computer Software
53.3%
Information Technology and Services
20.0%
Telecommunications
6.7%
Financial Services
6.7%
Design
6.7%
Other
6.7%
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Discussions
Cucumber
Cucumber Discussions
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Jest
Jest Discussions
What is Jest used for?
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Sowndharya K.
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Jest serves as the testing framework employed to validate the code, ensuring the proper functioning of all edge cases and the detection of any failures. This...Read more
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