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pytest-asyncio

Pytest plugin providing fixtures and decorators for testing asynchronous Python code using asyncio, including async fixtures and event loop management.

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Our Verdict

Essential for async Python tests, but expect to re-read the changelog every upgrade due to config churn.

Pros

  • Standard choice for async Python testing
  • Async fixtures with scope management
  • Event loop control per test or session
  • Maintained under pytest-dev umbrella

Cons

  • Frequent breaking changes across versions
  • Configuration around loop scope confuses newcomers
  • Mode settings (auto/strict) easy to misuse
Best for: Python teams testing asyncio-based code with FastAPI, aiohttp, or httpx Not for: Projects avoiding async altogether or using anyio's built-in plugin

When to Use pytest-asyncio

Good fit if you need

  • Test asyncio coroutines with async def test functions
  • Async fixtures for database connections and HTTP clients
  • Event loop configuration for FastAPI and aiohttp tests
  • Scope-aware async fixture management in test suites

Lock-in Assessment

Low 5/5
Lock-in Score
5/5

pytest-asyncio Pricing

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

Beta — estimates may differ from actual pricing

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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

B

Health Score

1.6k 179
Bus Factor

8

Last Commit

today

Release Freq

54d

Open Issues

58

Issue Response

N/A

License

Apache-2.0

Last checked: 2026-04-21

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