# Zerocheck vs building your own

Compare building the exact test infrastructure your team wants with adopting a service for the browser checklist you already run.

## What In-house does well

- You control the test runner, data handling, scheduling and reporting.
- You can build specialized browser or non-browser behavior for your application.

## Where In-house falls short

- Include initial implementation, maintenance, upgrades and failure triage in the ownership estimate.
- A service saves you from building some workflow pieces, but adds a vendor dependency and a defined supported scope.

## How Zerocheck differs

- Start in the web app: describe the user flow and expected outcome, then review the drafted steps and real browser result.
- Save and edit web-managed tests, or download individual YAML tests for the optional CLI, GitHub Actions and MCP.
- Inspect step screenshots, console errors, every attempt and the exact test revision. Recordings are available when no configured credentials are used.

## Side by side

| Feature | In-house | Zerocheck |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Control | Your own architecture and infrastructure | Configurable tests within the supported browser workflow |
| Data handling | Defined by your implementation | Local and hosted runs use Zerocheck’s AI service; results upload |
| Starting point | Build or extend the test harness | Draft and run one checklist item in the web app |

## Frequently asked questions

### How should I compare Zerocheck with In-house?

Use the same real user flow, test data and expected outcome. Inspect one passing run, one intentional product failure and one harmless UI change. Compare setup, review effort and supported scope.

### What does the Zerocheck Pilot include?

Start on the free tier, with no credit card and an onboarding call. The Pilot is US$500 per month, with usage agreed around your suite and testing cadence. Your team supplies the app, test accounts and expected behavior.

### Can I keep my existing test suite?

Yes. Evaluate Zerocheck alongside it for selected browser flows. There is no automatic migration or import of another framework’s test code.

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Canonical: https://tryzerocheck.com/compare/build-your-own/
Updated: 2026-09-22