pytest

Open source

A Python testing framework with plain assertions, fixtures, and a large plugin ecosystem.

by pytest ProjectOfficial site ↗Source code ↗

Pricing: free
Free tier: true
License: open-source
Open source: Yes

Editorial review

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Facts & attributes

Every value carries its evidence state. “—” means unknown — never a silent default (P-02).

Identity · Taxonomy

Documentation(HTTPS URL): https://docs.pytest.org/en/latest/Verified
Tags(open-source;cloud-native): python, unit-testing, testing-framework, fixtures, plugins, open-sourceVerification pending

Pricing · Licensing

Free plan(true/false): trueVerification pending
License model(proprietary;open-source;source-available;dual-license): open-sourceVerification pending
Pricing model(free;subscription;usage;seat;asset;transaction;revenue-share;perpetual;custom): freeVerification pending
Source repository(HTTPS URL): https://github.com/pytest-dev/pytestVerified
SPDX license IDs(Apache-2.0;MIT): MITVerified

Features · Product · Fit

Core capabilities(authoring;automation;analytics): Detailed info on failing assert statements without self.assert* names, Auto-discovery of test modules and functions, Modular fixtures for managing test resources, Runs unittest test suites out of the box, Rich plugin architecture with over 1300+ external pluginsVerification pending

Api · Integrations · Ecosystem

API available(true/false): trueVerification pending
CLI(true/false): trueVerification pending

Support · Docs · Services

Support channels(email;ticket;chat;phone;community): GitHub issue tracker, Tidelift subscription for enterprise support, Open Collective fundingVerification pending

Audience · Use · Case

Best for(Neutral editorial summary): Python developers writing small readable tests that scale to complex functional testingVerification pending
Primary use cases(build;monitor;automate): Writing small, readable tests, Scaling to complex functional testing for applications and librariesVerification pending

Lifecycle · Versioning

Changelog/release notes(HTTPS URL): https://docs.pytest.org/en/stable/changelog.htmlVerified
Current version(1.12.3): 9.2.0Verified
Maintenance status(active;maintenance;deprecated;EOL;archived): activeVerification pending

Vendor · Maintainer

Vendor type(commercial;foundation;community;government;consortium;individual): communityVerified

User reviews

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