Playwright Browser Automation on Headless Ubuntu Pros and Cons

Luis C.

Quality Engineer

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

3/14/2025

"Great experience using Playwright on Ubuntu"

4/5

What do you like best about Playwright Browser Automation on Headless Ubuntu?

well, depending on the nature of your project and if you don't need to run on a Windows or Mac machines, this option works pretty wel, I use github actions and due the Linux machines cost less tokens than Windows or Mac machines is a good option for you CI, and is easy to implement with Github Actions. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Playwright Browser Automation on Headless Ubuntu?

Nothing for now, it goes pretty well with the nature of my project. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Information Technology and Services

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

6/20/2023

"Multiple Browser Automation tool"

5/5

What do you like best about Playwright Browser Automation on Headless Ubuntu?

Playwright allows you to run browser automation in headless mode, which means the browser window is not displayed. This is beneficial for server-side automation or running scripts in environments without a graphical user interface (GUI). Headless mode reduces resource consumption and improves performance. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Playwright Browser Automation on Headless Ubuntu?

Debugging browser automation scripts in a headless environment can be more challenging compared to running them in a visible browser window. Debugging tools and techniques may differ, and capturing screenshots or inspecting elements may require additional efforts Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Playwright Browser Automation on Headless Ubuntu solving and how is that benefiting you?

Playwright is well-suited for automated testing purposes. It provides capabilities for end-to-end testing, integration testing, and UI testing. With Playwright, you can write robust and reliable tests to validate the behavior of your web applications across different browsers and platforms. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.