Behat

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Behat is ranked #6 of 29 in BDD testing tools on Inferse. It runs on Linux. There is a free plan.

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Facts

Purpose
Behat is an open source behavior-driven development tool for writing executable software specifications in plain language.docs.behat.org · 4 Oct 2026
PHP implementation
Behat is the PHP implementation of Cucumber and runs specifications written in Gherkin.docs.behat.org · 4 Oct 2026
Testing scope
Feature files can describe whole application behavior and can be tested using browser automation, HTTP API calls, shell commands, databases, filesystems, or PHP code.docs.behat.org · 4 Oct 2026
Framework support
Behat is designed to work with any PHP framework or with no framework.docs.behat.org · 4 Oct 2026
Installation
The documented installation methods are Composer and a PHAR executable, both run using PHP.docs.behat.org · 4 Oct 2026
Extensibility
Behat's extension system can enhance or replace nearly any part of its functionality.docs.behat.org · 4 Oct 2026
Extensions
Available extensions include integrations for PHP frameworks, browser automation, test result reporting, and data fixtures; the project says it does not maintain an official extension list.docs.behat.org · 4 Oct 2026
Assertions
Behat does not include its own assertion tool, and its documentation lists external assertion libraries that can be used.docs.behat.org · 4 Oct 2026
Compatibility limit
Behat supports current PHP and third-party dependency versions, and says Symfony 8 support starts with Behat 4.0.docs.behat.org · 4 Oct 2026
Security support
The project states that each major version receives security fixes for 24 months after the next major release.docs.behat.org · 4 Oct 2026
Warranty
Behat describes itself as free software maintained by volunteers and says its license provides it without warranty.docs.behat.org · 4 Oct 2026
Community support
The project directs users to its Gitter channel for questions and its contribution guide for issues or feature contributions.docs.behat.org · 4 Oct 2026

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