Selenium Alternatives: AI Testing Without Scripts (2026)
By Yang Chen • January 28, 2026 • 8 min read
Selenium has been the backbone of web test automation for over a decade. It's also a maintenance nightmare.
Why Teams Move Away from Selenium
- Brittle selectors — UI changes break tests
- Flaky tests — Pass locally, fail in CI
- No intelligence — Only checks what you tell it
Selenium Alternatives at a Glance
| Tool | Approach | Scripting? | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ai2QA | AI personas explore | No | $5/run |
| Katalon | Record-and-playback | Optional | Free |
| testRigor | Plain English | Yes | $0-900/mo |
| mabl | Low-code + auto-healing | Minimal | $499/mo |
| Playwright | Modern scripting | Yes | Free |
1. Ai2QA — Zero Scripts
Three AI personas explore your application autonomously. No selectors, no scripts, no maintenance.
Decision Framework
Keep Selenium if: Large existing suite, strong programming skills, need maximum control.
Switch to AI if: Maintenance consuming too much time, want tests that find bugs you didn't anticipate.
Ready to try AI-powered testing?
Zero setup. Three AI personas. Pay only for what you use.
Try Ai2QA FreeLast updated: January 28, 2026
Pricing verified: January 2026 — check official websites for current rates.