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Chromatic

Visual testing for Storybook

Chromatic is a Storybook-first visual testing and UI review platform for design systems and frontend teams. It publishes Storybook, captures component snapshots, reviews pull-request diffs, and supports interaction tests, accessibility checks, TurboSnap, SteadySnap, Playwright/Cypress workflows, and Storybook MCP context.

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About Chromatic

Storybook-first UI testing

Chromatic is a visual testing and UI review platform from the Storybook team. It publishes Storybook builds, captures component snapshots, compares visual changes against approved baselines, and gives teams a pull-request review workflow for UI regressions. The platform is strongest for design systems, component libraries, and frontend teams that already use Storybook as the source of truth for reusable UI states.

Testing and review surface

Beyond basic visual diffs, Chromatic documents interaction testing through Storybook play functions, accessibility checks, UI Review, TurboSnap for affected-component test selection, SteadySnap flake reduction, Playwright and Cypress support, and Storybook MCP context for AI-agent workflows. These features make it a collaboration layer for developers, designers, QA, and product reviewers rather than only a screenshot storage service.

Current pricing and fit

Current public pricing lists Free at $0 with 5,000 snapshots per month, Starter at $179 per month with 35,000 snapshots, Pro at $399 per month with 85,000 snapshots and custom-domain support, and Enterprise as custom for higher usage, SSO, custom Git integrations, SLA, priority support, and retention needs. Snapshot volume, browser coverage, CI cadence, and baseline governance should be modeled before choosing a tier.

Pricing & Platform Specs

Pricing Summary

Cloud visual regression testing and UI review platform for Storybook by the Storybook core team. Free tier includes $0/mo for 5,000 snapshots/mo, unlimited team members, and Storybook hosting. Starter is $149/mo for 35,000 snapshots/mo with cross-browser testing (Chrome, Safari, Firefox, Edge). Pro is $649/mo for 150,000 snapshots/mo with TurboSnap incremental testing and custom domains. Enterprise offers custom snapshot volumes, 99.9% uptime SLA, SAML SSO, SOC 2 Type II compliance, and dedicated support.

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Supported Platforms

Web, Storybook, CI/GitHub/GitLab/Bitbucket integrations, Playwright/Cypress support, UI Review, accessibility checks

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FAQ

What is Chromatic?

Chromatic is a Storybook-first visual testing and UI review platform for design systems and frontend teams. It publishes Storybook, captures component snapshots, reviews pull-request diffs, and supports interaction tests, accessibility checks, TurboSnap, SteadySnap, Playwright/Cypress workflows, and Storybook MCP context.

Is Chromatic free?

Chromatic offers a free tier alongside paid plans. Cloud visual regression testing and UI review platform for Storybook by the Storybook core team. Free tier includes $0/mo for 5,000 snapshots/mo, unlimited team members, and Storybook hosting. Starter is $149/mo for 35,000 snapshots/mo with cross-browser testing (Chrome, Safari, Firefox, Edge). Pro is $649/mo for 150,000 snapshots/mo with TurboSnap incremental testing and custom domains. Enterprise offers custom snapshot volumes, 99.9% uptime SLA, SAML SSO, SOC 2 Type II compliance, and dedicated support.

Is Chromatic still maintained?

Yes — Chromatic is active. Its listing was last verified on September 6, 2026.

What are the best Chromatic alternatives?

The first editor-selected Chromatic alternatives are Lost Pixel, Anchor Browser.

How does Chromatic score in our review?

The published editorial review lists Chromatic at 86/100 overall across speed, privacy, and developer experience. Check the review's evidence status and test metadata for its verification level.