Codeception
Full-stack PHP testing framework supporting unit, functional, acceptance and API tests with a BDD-style DSL and first-class WebDriver module.
Our Verdict
A Swiss-army PHP test framework that shines on full stacks but overwhelms simple library projects.
Pros
- Unit, functional, acceptance and API under one tool
- Readable BDD-style DSL for action-driven tests
- First-class WebDriver module for browser coverage
- Strong Symfony, Laravel, Yii integrations
Cons
- Too many layers for small codebases
- Documentation lags the actual feature set
- Slower than plain PHPUnit for unit tests
- Module configuration can be bewildering
When to Use Codeception
Good fit if you need
- Full PHP test stack: unit, functional, acceptance in one tool
- WebDriver-based acceptance tests for Laravel or Symfony
- REST API testing with JSON schema validation
- BDD-style Gherkin scenarios without extra runners
Pricing
Price wrong?Codeception Pricing
- Pricing Model
- free
- Free Tier
- Yes
- Entry Price
- —
- Enterprise Available
- No
- Transparency Score
- —
Beta — estimates may differ from actual pricing
Estimated Monthly Cost
$25
Estimated Annual Cost
$300
Estimates are approximate and may not reflect current pricing. Always check the official pricing page.
Project Health
Health Score
10
1 months
70d
173
7d
MIT
Last checked: 2026-04-21
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