CrossBrowserTests

CrossBrowserTests is a cloud-based platform designed to help software teams test web applications across a wide range of browsers, operating systems, and devices. The service provides both live interactive sessions for manual testing and automated testing capabilities to verify compatibility and rendering across environments. Its goal is to help identify layout, functionality, and performance issues that occur only in certain browsers or device configurations.

Historically, the service originated as CrossBrowserTesting from CrossBrowserTesting.com. In 2017, it was acquired by SmartBear Software and has since been integrated into SmartBear’s suite of quality assurance tools, maintaining its emphasis on cross-browser validation and automation within enterprise testing workflows.

Key features of CrossBrowserTests include access to real browsers and devices for live testing, enabling testers to interact with applications as end users would experience them. It supports automated testing through Selenium WebDriver and Appium, along with REST APIs to incorporate browser testing into automated pipelines. The platform also offers visual testing capabilities, such as screenshot capture and comparison across different environments, and supports responsive design checks to verify layouts on various screen sizes.

The platform is designed to integrate with common development and operations workflows. It provides integrations with CI/CD tools, issue trackers, and version control systems, allowing tests to be triggered as part of build pipelines and to feed results back into project management processes. Tests run in the cloud, reducing the need for on-premises infrastructure and enabling scalable cross-browser validation across teams.