The SHOCKING data that might make you drop Selenium

Selenium revolutionized test automation over a decade ago, but there’s an alarming number that might make you reconsider its use immediately:

Automated tests with Selenium consume up to 70% of QA teams’ time just maintaining broken scripts.

That’s right. In a survey with software teams, we found that 7 out of every 10 hours spent on Selenium automation go into tweaking selectors, fixing failed scripts, and investigating false positives. Time that should be spent improving product quality is instead drained by a tool that demands constant attention to fragile UI details.

On top of that, minor changes in the application — like a CSS class rename or a simple element reordering — can break entire test suites, causing a domino effect of rework. The result? Longer testing cycles, more frustration for your team, and delayed deliveries.

In a world where speed and reliability are competitive advantages, relying on Selenium might be the biggest bottleneck in your QA strategy.

Why is this happening?

• Fragile selectors: XPaths, IDs, and static classes break with the slightest UI change.

• Setup complexity: Selenium environments require detailed configurations that are sensitive to small shifts.

• Debugging time: Constant effort is needed to identify the real cause of failures.

How much is this really costing you?

Imagine a company with a QA team of four full-time engineers:
70% of their time = approximately 448 hours per month.

With an average cost of R$100/hour per engineer (including salary and indirect costs), this could mean an annual waste of over half a million reais — just to maintain automated test scripts.

The Way Out of This Trap

Innovative teams are switching to smarter approaches:

• Natural language testing: Flow-based testing that doesn’t rely on brittle selectors.

• Context-aware execution: Fewer adjustments, minimal maintenance.

• More time for exploratory testing, innovation, and real quality improvements.

Rethink Your Strategy with TestBooster.ai

If you’re still relying solely on Selenium, you might be throwing money away without even realizing it. This alarming data is your sign to rethink your automation strategy.

Stop wasting valuable time on fragile scripts. Your budget and your team deserve better. Discover TestBooster.ai.