Pixelay vs Percy
Percy alternative. Check against the design as well as the previous screenshot.
Compare Percy with Pixelay to distinguish visual regression testing from design QA. Pixelay compares a webpage with the approved Figma design; Percy tests changes against screenshot baselines in an automated workflow.
Free to install. Includes 10 Pro trials, no credit card required.
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Percy or Pixelay?
Compare the workflow, then choose the tool that fits your next project.
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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 Percy’s automated pipeline. A screenshot can remain unchanged while still differing from Figma, so the two checks can be complementary. Align browser state and viewport before performing manual design QA.
Read the workflow guide- Start with a page that passes its screenshot baseline but differs from the approved Figma layout. Load the design and website together.
- Switch between comparison modes.
- Inspect each page and breakpoint. Pixelay does not replace Percy’s automated pipeline.
Common questions
What to know before you start.
When should I choose Pixelay instead of Percy?
Designers verifying whether an implementation matches the intended design rather than only whether it changed from a previous screenshot.
When is Percy a better fit?
Engineering teams requiring automated visual regression checks as part of a test or release pipeline.
What should I check before switching?
Pixelay does not replace Percy’s automated pipeline. A screenshot can remain unchanged while still differing from Figma, so the two checks can be complementary. Align browser state and viewport before performing manual design QA.
Can Pixelay and Percy be used together?
Yes. Use Pixelay to review implementation against the design and Percy to monitor visual changes through an automated development workflow. They answer different questions and can support the same release process.
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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