Ghost Inspector vs Magic Inspector
Looking to streamline your browser tests? Magic Inspector offers a faster, more intuitive experience compared to Ghost Inspector, reducing test setup time by 36%. With real-time editing and easier maintenance, Magic Inspector is the top choice for non-technical teams seeking reliable automation. Explore how these two tools compare!
Ghost Inspector
Ghost Inspector is a browser testing tool that lets you create automated tests by recording actions within a browser. It offers a Chrome extension that makes it easy to capture test flows, but its user experience can feel more limited, particularly when it comes to editing and previewing tests in real-time.
Once the test is recorded, you need to manually tweak the steps, which can slow down the workflow.
Compared to Magic Inspector, Ghost Inspector’s process feels slower and less efficient. It’s still a solid tool, especially for technical users, but doesn’t match the ease-of-use and speed of Magic Inspector.
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Chrome extension allows easy test recording
- Works with both desktop and mobile browsers
- Integrates with CI/CD pipelines
- Multi regions
Cons
- Slower test creation, taking 36% more time on average than Magic Inspector
- Editing and previewing tests is not real-time
- UX can feel a bit outdated and clunky
- Tests can become harder to maintain as projects grow
Magic Inspector
Magic Inspector is an AI-powered tool for automating browser tests using natural language. It’s built for teams that want to write tests quickly and effortlessly without needing technical skills.
You simply describe your test scenario as if you were explaining it to a colleague, and Magic Inspector generates the test for you.
This approach makes the process 36% faster than with Ghost Inspector, based on our internal test, which you can retrieve in this French video. Additionally, Magic Inspector’s focus on reliability means that your tests are not only easier to maintain but also less prone to breaking as your web application evolves.
Pros and Cons
Pros
- No coding required — create tests in plain language
- Tests are 36% faster to write compared to Ghost Inspector
- Extremely user-friendly with real-time editing and test previews
- Highly maintainable tests that adapt easily to application changes
- AI-driven test automation ensures high reliability
- Works with both desktop, tablet and mobile browsers
- Has a Magic Assistant that writes steps for you
Cons
- Fewer integrations since it's a more recent tool
- Tests may be slower to execute due to AI
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Magic Inspector | Ghost Inspector |
|---|---|---|
General | ||
| Faster to write tests (based on internal data) | ||
| Natural language instructions | ||
| DOM-based Ai Model | ||
| Vision-based Ai Model | ||
| Ai Visual Assertions | ||
| Coordinates pointing | ||
| CSS selectors | ||
| No code tool | ||
| Fewer technical skills required | ||
| Native mobile app compatibility | ||
| CI/CD integration | ||
| Support multiple screen resolutions | ||
| Native scheduling | ||
Pricing | ||
| Free trial | ||
| Enterprise-grade plan | ||
| On-premise | ||
Alerting | ||
| Slack | ||
| Teams | ||
Support | ||
| Email support | ||
| Video call | ||
| Chat | ||
Actions | ||
| Scroll on page | ||
| Keypress | ||
| Click | ||
| Mouse over | ||
| File upload | ||
| Go to URL | ||
| Ai driven assertions | ||
| Basic assertions | ||
| Ai driven content extraction | ||
| Basic content extraction | ||
| Import reusable tests | ||
| Variables and secrets | ||
| Mock variables | ||
Verdict
If you’re looking for a tool that’s quick, reliable, and simple to use, Magic Inspector is your best bet.
Our internal tests showed that creating browser tests with Magic Inspector is 36% faster than with Ghost Inspector, and its easy-to-use interface ensures that you can create, edit, and maintain tests with far less hassle.
While Ghost Inspector offers a robust set of features for technical users, its slower workflow and less intuitive interface make it harder to compete with Magic Inspector’s streamlined, natural-language approach.
Frequently asked questions
- Is there a free trial for Magic Inspector?
- Yes! Magic Inspector offers a free trial so you can explore the platform before committing to a plan.
- Can I edit and preview tests instantly in Magic Inspector?
- Yes, Magic Inspector allows you to write, edit, and instantly preview your tests, making the process much smoother than Ghost Inspector.
- Is Magic Inspector better for non-technical users?
- Definitely! Magic Inspector is designed for non-technical users, offering natural-language test creation that requires zero coding knowledge.
- Does Magic Inspector support enterprise plans?
- Absolutely! Magic Inspector is ready for enterprise support and already working in production with some great enterprise customers.