Microsoft Playwright (open source)

Playwright is Microsoft's open-source end-to-end testing framework for web apps. It is licensed under Apache 2.0 and runs tests in Chromium, WebKit and Firefox.

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Microsoft Playwright (open source) is a developer tools perk from Microsoft, offering free open-source framework (Apache 2.0), with no funding required.

Value: Free
Who qualifies: No funding needed
Benefit type: Free plan
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What you get

Inside Microsoft Playwright (open source)

The Playwright project is licensed under the Apache 2.0 license, so the framework is free to use. It supports Chromium, WebKit and Firefox on Windows, Linux and macOS, locally or in CI, headless or headed. The page does not list a paid plan for the framework itself.

Source: The provider's official program page

Eligibility

Who it's for

Open source Developers

Funding / backing: No funding needed
Geography: Global
Recurring / expiry: Open-source framework with no time limit.
Other requirements: Runs on your own machines and CI; Microsoft's separate cloud service is not part of this record.

How to claim

How to apply for Microsoft Playwright (open source)

Steps to apply

1Install Playwright from playwright.dev/docs/intro.
2No application is needed.

Good to know: Plans and license read on mcr.microsoft.com/en-us/artifact/mar/playwright/about and playwright.dev/docs/intro on October 28, 2026.

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- Your Startup has not already received more than a total of $10,000 in free Azure.
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Questions

Microsoft Playwright (open source): common questions

What do you get with Microsoft Playwright (open source)?

Microsoft Playwright (open source) offers free open-source framework (Apache 2.0).

Who qualifies for Microsoft Playwright (open source)?

Microsoft Playwright (open source) is open to any startup, with no funding required. Runs on your own machines and CI; Microsoft's separate cloud service is not part of this record.

Do I need to be VC-backed or in an accelerator to get Microsoft Playwright (open source)?

No. Microsoft Playwright (open source) is open to any startup that meets the stated criteria, no investor or accelerator backing required.

How do I apply for Microsoft Playwright (open source)?

Install Playwright from playwright.dev/docs/intro. No application is needed.

How long do I have to use Microsoft Playwright (open source), and does it expire?

Open-source framework with no time limit.

Is Microsoft Playwright (open source) available outside the US?

Microsoft Playwright (open source) is available globally, subject to the provider's terms.

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