“I can reproduce this bug.”
Record the steps, inspect the affected element, and give engineering a specific reproduction to investigate.
All comparisonsALTERNATIVE GUIDE SEPTEMBER 2026
SelectorsHubA SelectorsHub alternative.
Built for the handoff.
Found the element, but still need to explain the bug? Samelogic connects selector capture with browser recording, replay, and context your teammate can inspect.
Free extension for desktop Chrome. Try it before signing up.
“I need to write or fix a locator.”
Inspect the live page, write XPath or CSS, and validate the target. Work with Playwright locators, frames, and shadow DOM in dedicated tooling.
Explore SelectorsHub’s approach01 / COMPARE THE WORKFLOW
What changes in practice.
Compare the locator extension with Samelogic’s recording workflow. Pro capabilities are noted below; TestCase Studio is a separate product in the SelectorsHub family.
| YOUR WORKFLOW | Deliberate browser recording | SelectorsHubLocator generation & validation |
|---|---|---|
| Starting point | Record a bug you can reproduce. Start in the desktop Chrome extension. Capture the steps, replay the result, and inspect the affected element without adding an application SDK. | Inspect an element and work on its locator. Open the SelectorsHub panel in browser DevTools to generate, edit, and verify locators on the live page. Documentation |
| Selector options | CSS, XPath, and a Playwright starting point. Review the captured element’s selectors and attributes. Current Test Automation output uses a CSS selector with page.locator(). | Write XPath, CSS, and Playwright locators. Generate and validate locators in the editor, including Playwright syntax. Its documented tooling also covers nested frames and shadow DOM. SelectorsHub features & setup 2026 product updates |
| Checking the target | Review the element in its recorded context. Connect the selector to the button or field involved in the issue. Check it in your test’s live page state before relying on it. | Validate selectors while you write. Use autocomplete, syntax feedback, and matching-element checks. Pro also offers selector healing and dynamic XPath stability tools. Smart editor & validation SelectorsHub Pro |
| Recording & replay | Keep the steps and element together. Record deliberately, replay the actions, then select an element and add a note at the relevant moment. Earlier browsing is not recovered. | Use TestCase Studio for recording. TestCase Studio is a separate product in the SelectorsHub family. It records steps with screenshots and offers replay; its Pro plans also list Jira, Azure DevOps, and TestRail integrations. Documentation |
| Engineering handoff | Share the reproduction. Review the test draft. Link a recording, create a Jira Cloud or Linear issue, or export a Playwright draft. An engineer still reviews the setup, locators, and assertions and runs it. | Bring locators into your automation project. Copy selectors and generate locator or page-object output. Pro adds saved-value management and framework-specific shadow DOM code. Documentation |
| Data & sharing | Review the recording before sharing. Input values are masked by default; other page content can appear. Workspace saving and sharing need an account, and access and plan limits apply. | Work locally in the browser. SelectorsHub documents offline operation without saving inspected data to its cloud. Pro subscriptions add features and team licensing. SelectorsHub Pro Free & Pro plans |
Written by Samelogic. Vendor documentation checked September 27, 2026. Availability depends on configuration and plan.
02 / THE SAMELOGIC HANDOFFA selector finds the button.
A selector finds the button.
The steps explain the problem.
Three seats on screen. Two in the quote. Keep the selector with the extra click and a note, so the next engineer can follow what happened.
- The sequence. Replay the actions leading to the mismatch.
- The element. Keep the affected button with its captured context.
- The explanation. Attach what you expected to the moment you saw.
billing.example / renewal
TEAM PLAN
Seat renewal
Seats on screen3 seats
Seats in the quote2 seats
Calculate renewal button#calculate
- CSS
#calculate- XPath
//*[@id='calculate']
The extra seat never reached the quote.
Open renewal
Add a seat
Add another
Calculate
NOTE AT 00:12
“I added a third seat, but the quote still uses two.”
03 / ALREADY USING SELECTORSHUB?Keep what works.
Keep what works.
Try one reproduction.
You do not need to replace your locator workflow to evaluate Samelogic. Start with one issue that is difficult to explain in a message.
- 01 Keep your existing locators and tests unchanged while you evaluate.
- 02 Record a representative bug in Samelogic, then inspect the affected element.
- 03 Ask a teammate to find the failing step and explain what they would investigate next.
No automatic migration is implied. A recording provides evidence; copied selectors and proposed fixes still need verification in your application.
Compare the cost of your workflow.
Samelogic
Try local recording for free. Check workspace limits for saving, sharing, and team use.
Samelogic plansSelectorsHub
Free extension plus paid Pro plans. Compare features, billing terms, and team access. TestCase Studio has its own plans.
SelectorsHub pricingA FEW USEFUL ANSWERSBefore you
Before you
choose a workflow.
When should I consider Samelogic as a SelectorsHub alternative?
Choose Samelogic when you need to record a browser bug, inspect the affected element, and give another engineer the steps and context. For writing XPath, validating locators on a live page, or working with nested frames and shadow DOM, evaluate SelectorsHub’s dedicated locator tools. You can keep both in your workflow.
Does Samelogic automatically generate getByRole or getByTestId?
Current Samelogic Test Automation output uses CSS with page.locator(). The role and test-ID examples in our guides are educational examples to adapt, not automatic extension output. SelectorsHub documents an editor for generating and validating Playwright locators; check its current Free and Pro feature list for the functions you need.
Does SelectorsHub offer recording and replay?
Yes, through TestCase Studio, a separate extension in the SelectorsHub family. It records test steps with screenshots and offers replay. Compare that product alongside the locator extension when recording is part of the workflow you need.
What about iframes and shadow DOM?
SelectorsHub documents nested iframe and shadow DOM support, with additional framework-specific tooling in Pro. With Samelogic, capture depends on the page and browser permissions. Try the actual application you need to record, including its embedded content, before assuming every part will be available for inspection.
Does Samelogic replace every SelectorsHub feature?
No. Samelogic provides CSS selectors, XPath, and CSS-based Playwright output alongside browser recording and inspection. That is not a promise of feature parity with SelectorsHub’s locator editor, page-object generation, or frame and Shadow DOM features. Check the capabilities your test suite depends on before switching.
Can I use both without migrating my tests?
You can keep your existing locator workflow and try Samelogic on a separate bug reproduction. This page does not describe an automatic import or migration of SelectorsHub settings, saved values, or test suites. Validate the new recording and any copied locator independently before changing your existing workflow.
Can I try Samelogic without an account?
Yes. Install the desktop Chrome extension to inspect elements, copy selectors, and try local recording and replay before signup. An account is needed for workspace saving and sharing, and plan limits apply. SelectorsHub has a free extension and paid Pro plans.
Will a generated locator make my test reliable?
A matching locator is a starting point. Check that it selects the intended element in the right page state, add assertions for the expected result, and run the test. Neither selector generation nor a Playwright draft proves that a bug is fixed or that the test will remain stable after application changes.
Sources & comparison notesUpdated September 27, 2026
This comparison is written by Samelogic, using current product capabilities and the SelectorsHub documentation below. It is a workflow guide, not a hands-on performance benchmark. The logos identify each product and do not imply an affiliation.
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