Selenium Features - Why It's the Best Automation Tool

Selenium has many features. We will discuss some of the important features as advantages and we will discuss disadvantages as well.

Advantages of Selenium

Open-Source: Selenium is free to use, with no licensing costs.
Cross-Platform Support: Selenium scripts can run on Windows, Mac, and Linux.
Language Flexibility: Selenium scripts can be written in multiple programming languages like Java, Python, C#, Ruby and more.
Cross-Browser Testing: Selenium scripts works seamlessly with major browsers like Chrome, Firefox, Edge etc.
Integration Friendly: Selenium can be easily integrates with testing and CI/CD tools.
Community Support: Selenium vast user base ensures constant updates and resources.

There are some limitations with selenium as below:

Limited to Web Applications:Selenium does not support desktop or mobile application testing natively.
No Built-In Reporting: Selenium does not supports Reports natively. It requires third-party tools for generating test reports.
Steep Learning Curve: Beginners may find it challenging to learn programming and Selenium together.
Dependency on Browsers: Tests can fail due to frequent browser updates.
No Tech Support: Since it’s open-source, there’s no dedicated support team. However we can easily find solution for majority issues on open forums.

Despite the limitations, Selenium is still most used web automation testing framework and used by many companies.