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Playwright MCP AI Agent — Final Comparison Report
📊 Performance Comparison
| AI Agent | Simple Tests | Complex Tests | Error Handling | VS Code Integration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GitHub Copilot | 90% | 80% | 75% | 10/10 |
| Claude AI | 95% | 90% | 90% | 8.5/10 |
| GPT-5 / Codex | 93% | 87% | 82% | 7.5/10 |
🏆 Performance Winner: Claude AI
🏆 Integration Winner: GitHub Copilot
💰 Cost Comparison (Updated 2025)
| AI Agent | Individual Cost | Team (10 Users) | Cost Model |
|---|---|---|---|
| GitHub Copilot | ~$10/month | ~$100–190/month | Flat Subscription |
| Claude AI | ~$20/month | ~$200+/month | Subscription + Usage Tier |
| GPT-5 / Codex | Usage-based (varies by tokens) | Usage-based | Pay-Per-Use |
🏆 Cost Winner: GitHub Copilot
🛡️ Security Comparison
| AI Agent | Data Privacy | Enterprise Security | Compliance |
|---|---|---|---|
| GitHub Copilot | 9/10 | SOC 2, FedRAMP | Excellent |
| Claude AI | 9/10 | HIPAA Eligible | Very Good |
| GPT-5 / Codex | 8/10 | Enterprise Agreements | Good |
🏆 Security Winner: GitHub Copilot
⚙️ Integration & Setup
| AI Agent | Setup Time | Configuration | VS Code Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| GitHub Copilot | 1 minute | Zero Config | Inline Suggestions, Chat, Shortcuts |
| Claude AI | 5 minutes | API Key + MCP | Sidebar Chat, MCP Support |
| GPT-5 / Codex | 10 minutes | API Key + Extension | Basic Chat Interface |
🏆 Integration Winner: GitHub Copilot
🎯 Recommendations by Priority
| Priority | Recommended Agent | Reason | Setup Required |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ease of Use | GitHub Copilot | Best VS Code integration | GitHub Account |
| Maximum Quality | Claude AI | Excellent complex test generation | API Key Setup |
| Budget Control | GitHub Copilot | Predictable flat pricing | GitHub Account |
| No GitHub Accounts | Claude AI | Independent of GitHub | Anthropic Account |
🏆 Overall Ranking
| AI Agent | Performance | Cost | Security | Integration | Total Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GitHub Copilot | 8.5/10 | 9.5/10 | 9.0/10 | 10/10 | 9.0/10 |
| Claude AI | 9.0/10 | 8.0/10 | 9.0/10 | 8.5/10 | 8.6/10 |
| GPT-5 / Codex | 8.5/10 | 6.5/10 | 8.0/10 | 7.5/10 | 7.6/10 |
🚀 Final Decision
✅ Recommended: GitHub Copilot
- Best balance of performance, cost, and integration
- Requires GitHub accounts but setup is fast and seamless
- Predictable pricing ensures budget stability
⚡ Alternative: Claude AI
- Best for advanced test generation or non-GitHub environments
- Slightly higher setup time and cost management
🚫 Not Recommended: GPT-5 / Codex
- Usage-based costs can escalate quickly
- Weaker VS Code integration
- Higher total cost for equivalent testing
🧭 Quick Start Guide
GitHub Copilot
- Create GitHub accounts for team
- Install the Copilot extension in VS Code
- Start coding — no configuration needed
Claude AI
- Create an Anthropic organizational account
- Install the Claude Code extension
- Configure MCP Server + API keys
- Distribute keys to testers/developers
GPT-5 / Codex
- Create an OpenAI account
- Install the ChatGPT VS Code extension or connect via API
- Configure token limits for each project
- Monitor usage and adjust quotas
📈 Expected Results
| Metric | GitHub Copilot | Claude AI | GPT-5 / Codex |
|---|---|---|---|
| Test Creation Speed | 3× faster | 3× faster | 2.5× faster |
| Setup Time | 1 minute | 5–10 minutes | 10–15 minutes |
| Monthly Cost (10 users) | ~$100–190 | ~$200–500 | Variable (usage-based) |
| Maintenance Overhead | Low | Medium | High |
| Best For | Integrated VS Code workflow | Complex testing logic | On-demand AI code generation |
| Data Privacy | Excellent | Very Good | Good |
✅ Final Verdict
→ Choose GitHub Copilot for a predictable, fast, and fully integrated development experience.
Creating GitHub accounts is a small trade-off for seamless VS Code automation and strong collaboration.
→ Use Claude AI when GitHub integration isn’t possible or your focus is AI-generated complex test logic.
→ Use GPT-5 / Codex only for custom automation pipelines or enterprise R&D projects where usage cost is controlled.
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