Cypress to Playwright migration done right
We migrate existing Cypress test suites to Playwright while keeping coverage intact and CI green. Proven on a 2000+ test migration at a SaaS company with 50+ engineers.
Who this is for
- →Engineering teams stuck on a slow or flaky Cypress suite
- →Companies that need multi-tab, multi-context, or parallel testing
- →Teams that tried to migrate themselves and ran out of time
- →CTOs who want a proven migration playbook instead of starting from scratch
The problem we solve
Your Cypress suite is slowing you down. Tests are flaky, CI takes too long, multi-tab and multi-context flows are impossible to test cleanly. You know Playwright is the right move but the migration looks terrifying. Two thousand tests, fifty developers depending on them, and no time to stop shipping features while you rebuild.
Our approach
We have done this exact migration before, including a full migration of 2000+ tests at a UK SaaS company. We do it incrementally: Playwright runs alongside Cypress, the worst tests get migrated first, and we build a shared page object layer so each test takes minutes to port rather than hours. You keep shipping features the whole time.
Why Rivora
We have done this exact migration before
A 2000+ test migration at a UK SaaS company with 50+ engineers. Cut CI time from 38 minutes to 12 and dropped flake rate by 15 percent overnight.
Incremental, not big-bang
Most migrations fail because teams try to do everything at once. We run both frameworks in parallel and migrate one module at a time. Your team never stops shipping.
We catch the patterns most teams miss
Cypress and Playwright handle waits, network mocking, and test data fundamentally differently. We avoid the rookie mistake of writing Playwright tests that look like Cypress tests.
Audit included
Most Cypress suites have 30-40 percent dead weight that should never be migrated. We help you cut it before we touch the code.
How we work
- 1
Suite audit
We review the existing suite, identify which tests should be migrated, which should be rewritten, and which should simply be deleted. Most teams cut 30 to 40 percent of tests at this stage.
- 2
Parallel setup
Playwright runs alongside Cypress in CI. New tests get written in Playwright. We start migrating the worst (most flaky) tests first to demonstrate value fast.
- 3
Module-by-module migration
Each sprint, one module gets fully migrated. The team sees Playwright catching real bugs that Cypress was missing. Trust builds.
- 4
Cutover and cleanup
Once coverage parity is achieved, we remove Cypress, optimize CI for Playwright only, and document the new patterns for your team.
What you get
- ✓Migration plan with phased rollout
- ✓Playwright running alongside Cypress in CI for verification
- ✓Page object layer shared across migrated tests
- ✓Migration of test data factories and fixtures
- ✓CI pipeline reconfiguration with parallel execution
- ✓Documentation of new patterns for your team
- ✓Final cutover and Cypress removal
- ✓Training sessions so your team owns the new suite
Tools we use
Frequently asked questions
How long does a typical migration take?+
It depends on suite size. A suite of 200 tests can be done in 4 to 6 weeks. A suite of 2000 tests typically takes 3 months done properly without disrupting your release cycle.
Do we have to migrate everything?+
No, and you probably should not. Most teams have 30 to 40 percent of tests that should be deleted, not migrated. A good migration is also an audit.
Will my team be able to keep writing tests during the migration?+
Yes. We set up Playwright alongside Cypress so new tests can be written in Playwright from day one. Your team learns the new framework on real work, not training projects.
What if we hit a feature that does not translate easily?+
Most translation issues are around network mocking, test data setup, and timing. We have patterns for all three from previous migrations and document them as we go.
Can we keep Cypress for some tests and Playwright for others long-term?+
Technically yes but we strongly recommend against it. Two frameworks means two CI pipelines, two sets of patterns, double the maintenance. Pick one and commit.
Ready to migrate?
Book a free 30-minute call. We will listen to your situation, give you honest feedback, and tell you whether we can help. No sales pitch.
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