EarlGrey by google
iOS UI Automation Test Framework
About EarlGrey
From the project's README at github.com/google/EarlGrey. Lightly cleaned for readability; for the full source see the upstream repo.
Deprecation: EarlGrey 1.0 is deprecated in favor of EarlGrey 2.0 which integrates it with XCUITest. Please look at the earlgrey2 branch. EarlGrey 1.0 is not being maintained internally with iOS 13. [](https://github.com/google/EarlGrey/blob/master/LICENSE) [](https://github.com/google/EarlGrey/blob/master/LICENSE) [](https://travis-ci.org/google/EarlGrey) [](https://github.com/Carthage/Carthage) [](https://cocoapods.org/pods/EarlGrey) [](https://rubygems.org/gems/earlgrey)
EarlGrey is a native iOS UI automation test framework that enables you to write clear, concise tests.
With the EarlGrey framework, you have access to enhanced synchronization features. EarlGrey automatically synchronizes with the UI, network requests, and various queues; but still allows you to manually implement customized timings, if needed.
Health score breakdown
6-dimension composite. See methodology for formula and weights.
Adoption signals
Real-world usage data, pulled from each registry. The bigger the numbers, the more battle-tested the project.
| Signal | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| GitHub stars | 5.7k | github.com/google/EarlGrey |
| GitHub forks | 734 | github.com/google/EarlGrey |
Release & maintenance
Is this project actively maintained, or about to die? Check the recency of last commit and last release.
| Project age | 10.3 years | since Feb 2016 |
| Last commit | 16 days ago | Apr 21, 2026 |
| Releases shipped | 37 | last: 3.9 years ago |
| Security policy | SECURITY.md | declared by maintainers |
Self-hosting cost across providers
Detected requirements: 4GB RAM, 40GB disk minimum. Cheapest plan per provider that meets the requirement.
| Provider | Plan | Specs | Monthly | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| hetzner | CAX11 | 2c · 4GB · 40GB | $4.13 USD | Deploy → |
| vultr | VC2 | 1c · 1GB · 25GB | $5 USD | Deploy → |
| linode | Nanode 1GB | 1c · 1GB · 25GB | $5.12 USD | Deploy → |
| digitalocean | Basic Regular 1GB | 1c · 1GB · 25GB | $6 USD | Deploy → |
What people say on Hacker News
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- It is surprising that Earley can efficiently parse C
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Ready to self-host EarlGrey?
Spin up a hetzner CAX11 (4GB RAM, 40GB disk) for $4.13/mo and follow the project's official install docs.
Data last refreshed May 7, 2026.
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