Pixelay vs BackstopJS
BackstopJS alternative. Compare to Figma without writing a screenshot test first.
Compare BackstopJS with Pixelay for visual QA. Pixelay gives designers a direct Figma-to-website review workflow; BackstopJS provides an open-source, code-configured screenshot regression process.
Free to install. Includes 10 Pro trials, no credit card required.
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BackstopJS or Pixelay?
Compare the workflow, then choose the tool that fits your next project.
Choose your workflow
Pick the tool that fits the job.
See it in practice
What you can do with Pixelay.
Explore the features behind the workflow, with demonstrations and setup guides.
See every visual difference in one website QA view.
Switch between overlay, split-screen, difference detection, and four other views as you compare a website with its Figma design.
- Seven comparison modes
- Full-page website review
- Difference highlighting
Check live, staging, local, and private websites against Figma.
Compare a Figma design with a live, staging, local, or private website. The site does not need to be publicly accessible for visual QA.
- Live and staging URLs
- Private environment support
- Pre-launch visual QA
Compare the live website directly against its Figma design.
Overlay a Figma design on the corresponding website to spot spacing, alignment, typography, sizing, and implementation differences before launch.
- Design-to-website overlay
- Pixel-level visual QA
- Fast implementation review
Try one real project
Bring the workflow into Pixelay.
Start with a representative file before changing the team's process.
Pixelay ProWhat to check before switching.
Pixelay does not replace scheduled or automated BackstopJS runs. Design fidelity and regression are different checks; capture the intended content and viewport in either workflow.
Read the workflow guide- Start with a staging page and its approved Figma frame at one target breakpoint. Load the design and website together.
- Switch between comparison modes.
- Inspect each page and breakpoint. Pixelay does not replace scheduled or automated BackstopJS runs.
Common questions
What to know before you start.
When should I choose Pixelay instead of BackstopJS?
Designers who need to inspect a page against a Figma frame without maintaining a regression-test configuration.
When is BackstopJS a better fit?
Developers who want a configurable open-source screenshot baseline and regression workflow.
What should I check before switching?
Pixelay does not replace scheduled or automated BackstopJS runs. Design fidelity and regression are different checks; capture the intended content and viewport in either workflow.
Should I delete BackstopJS after adopting Pixelay?
Keep it if you need automated regression protection. Pixelay supports the design-review task, while BackstopJS can keep checking changes against approved screenshot baselines.
Can I try Pixelay before upgrading?
Yes. Install Pixelay from the Figma Community to use 10 free Pro trials. No credit card required.
Free to install
Try it on your own Figma file.
Use the 10 included Pro trials to check the workflow and output before deciding whether Pixelay belongs in your production stack.
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