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Laravel Dusk

End-to-end browser testing library for Laravel applications, bundling a standalone ChromeDriver and expressive API for interacting with the DOM.

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Our Verdict

The path of least resistance for Laravel E2E, fine until you truly need multi-browser coverage.

Pros

  • Zero-friction browser tests inside Laravel
  • Bundles ChromeDriver, minimal setup
  • Expressive DSL for forms, auth and assertions
  • Pairs naturally with existing PHPUnit suite

Cons

  • Chrome-only, real cross-browser is missing
  • Flaky on CI without careful tuning
  • Scope limited to Laravel applications
  • Slower than unit tests, use sparingly
Best for: Laravel teams wanting end-to-end tests without leaving the framework Not for: Projects requiring Safari/Firefox coverage or Playwright-grade tooling

When to Use Laravel Dusk

Good fit if you need

  • End-to-end browser tests for Laravel with ChromeDriver
  • Simulate user interactions: login, forms, file uploads
  • Take screenshots on test failure for debugging context
  • CI-ready headless browser testing for Laravel apps

Lock-in Assessment

Low 5/5
Lock-in Score
5/5

Laravel Dusk Pricing

Pricing Model
free
Free Tier
Yes
Entry Price
Enterprise Available
No
Transparency Score

Beta — estimates may differ from actual pricing

1,000
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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

A

Health Score

1.9k 329
Bus Factor

10

Last Commit

5 days

Release Freq

12d

Open Issues

5

Issue Response

N/A

License

MIT

Last checked: 2026-04-21

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