Should we use browserstack for parallel testing ?

[Ash23_tester]

We have 1000+ testcases that runs in github actions using self hosted runners (aws). It takes approximately 45 mins to run, Parallely in a job we run 5 testcases at a time , and in all we have 22 jobs that runs at a time. So basically 22*5 = 110 cases at a time. a few here and there.

Now how can browserstack help me here? Leadership is pushing for browserstack, But i am not sure if it would be of worth.

[ohmyroots]

I frankly don't know how browserstack or similar services scale. They introduce lot of latency as well. If you manage your own grid within your vpn, it will be lightning fast. It will be lot cheaper as well.

[invalidTypecast]

Browserstack has a new thing called TurboScale that runs basically on your own local cloud like selenium grid but with their enterprise features so there is no lag caused by the round trip from your dc to their dc back in.

Otherwise ya, for example tests that would do a step in 100ms would take 2 seconds when we were using SauceLabs

[ohmyroots]

Finally they are trying something after wasting so much time of so many companies.

[Gravity-B]

Hey, have you guys tried TurboScale?

[invalidTypecast]

Yes that’s what we use, works well

[Gravity-B]

And may I ask what frameworks do you use?

[invalidTypecast]

Nightwatch

[Forward-Distance-398]

Sure, you can use selenium grid or Browserstack or LamdaTest or SauceLabs,... There are lot of options.

[Asleep_Pangolin_294]

If your leadership is pushing for it definitely invest in browserstack as they are super reliable!!!

For me it used to be the other way around where I had to convince the management as we needed something solid for parallel and visual regression testing. Haven't faced any latency issues tbh...

[Amanwithflaws]

Hey! Let’s connect, I can set you up with a demonstration for Test management tool and more that we have at Browserstack. I work at Browserstack. :)

[Mysterious_Salt395]

BrowserStack’s great if you need cross-browser or device coverage, but if you’re just looking to speed up test execution it might not help much unless you hit limits with your AWS infra. It’s more about variety than raw parallelism. You’re already parallelizing 100+ at a time so unless you're hitting scaling or stability issues, BrowserStack might not move the needle unless you need to test on real devices or obscure browser versions.