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The EU-hosted Chromatic alternative
Chromatic offers cloud-rendered visual tests, Storybook integration and collaborative UI Review. Difora compares PNGs produced by your own tests, with screenshot processing, storage and backups on EU-owned infrastructure. Choose according to your rendering, review and data requirements.
Difora vs. Chromatic at a glance
| Capability | Difora | Chromatic |
|---|---|---|
| Capture | Your CI produces PNGs | Cloud rendering |
| Review | Diff, side-by-side, onion, swipe; individual and bulk decisions | Hosted visual review |
| Integration | CLI exit code; optional repository statuses and PR/MR summaries require configuration | CI and repository integrations |
| Current plans | Free tier / paid plans listed on the home page | Check the provider’s current plans |
Sources checked September 20, 2026: Chromatic snapshots and UI Review. Feature availability varies by plan and integration. Review each provider’s current data-processing terms before making a residency decision.
Switch to Difora if…
- You are assessing EU screenshot processing and an EU-based operator, including the separate boundaries of your CI and optional integrations.
- You already render screenshots in CI and do not want to hand your Storybook to a third-party browser farm.
- You want predictable pricing for a small team or agency.
Stay with Chromatic if…
- You rely on Chromatic’s TurboSnap or hosted Storybook publishing. Difora provides snapshot discussions, but not those two features.
- You need Chromatic's cross-browser cloud rendering rather than your own CI browsers.
Difora features and current limits · Install the CLI and set up your first review
Screenshot processing, storage and backups use EU-owned infrastructure. Optional PR thumbnails are off by default; enabling them creates public preview URLs that repository image proxies may cache outside the EU. Full screenshots remain authenticated. The organization owner reviews and accepts the terms and DPA in Agreements before the first upload, with the accepted version available to download.
Difora does not import another service’s review history or approvals. Establish and inspect a new baseline, then verify an unchanged repeat and an intentional change before switching your CI gate. Upload the complete intended snapshot set; omitted names may be removals.
The CLI exit code gates CI without a repository integration. Difora’s GitHub App is not currently configured; use the CLI-side status recipe when needed.
Migration in three steps
- Keep your CI and your screenshot step (Playwright, Storybook test-runner, Cypress…). Make sure it writes PNG files to a directory.
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npx difora upload ./screenshotswith your project token asDIFORA_TOKEN. - Approve the first build on your baseline branch. Following CI runs return a result and review link; repository checks require the optional provider integration.
Frequently asked questions
Can I migrate from Chromatic to Difora?
Yes. Keep your Storybook stories and CI. Render screenshots with the Storybook test-runner or Playwright, then run `npx difora upload ./screenshots`. The first run establishes your baselines; approve it once and every following pull request is compared automatically.
Does Difora render my components in the cloud like Chromatic?
Your CI renders the screenshots; Difora compares the PNG files. Keep test data, fonts and browser versions stable for repeatable results. See the feature overview for hosting and optional preview-sharing details.
What data-processing terms does Difora offer?
Difora is operated by Missus GmbH in Austria. Screenshot processing, storage and backups use EU-owned infrastructure. Optional public previews have a separate sharing boundary. The organization owner reviews and accepts the terms and DPA in Agreements before the first upload, with the accepted version available to download.
Is there a free plan?
Yes: 5,000 snapshots per month and one project, no credit card. Paid plans start at €29 per month excl. VAT.
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