# Testpad

> Testpad is a lightweight test management tool where every test is one line of plain text. Test plans read like checklists, test runs are columns alongside them, and coverage is visible at a glance. It suits manual, exploratory and acceptance testing, and is trusted by teams at NVIDIA, Bell, GitHub and Legrand.

Key facts: free-form checklist structure (lines and indents, not forms); guest testers need no account or training; shareable web reports; 30-day free trial at https://app.testpad.com/signup

## Product

- [Homepage](https://testpad.com/): what Testpad is and who uses it
- [Features](https://testpad.com/features/): the full feature tour
- [Pricing](https://testpad.com/plans/): plans and pricing
- [Example test plans](https://testpad.com/examples/): real checklist-style test plan examples
- [About](https://testpad.com/about/): company background

## Use cases

- [Exploratory testing](https://testpad.com/exploratory-testing/): plan charters, explore within prompts, capture findings
- [User acceptance testing](https://testpad.com/uat-testing/): UAT with guest testers who need no login or training
- [Test plan software](https://testpad.com/test-plan-software/): test plans as checklists rather than test case forms
- [Spreadsheet alternative](https://testpad.com/test-management-alternative/): moving test plans out of spreadsheets

## Guides

- [What is software testing?](https://testpad.com/whats-software-testing/): plain-spoken introduction to testing
- [Test planning guide](https://testpad.com/test-planning-guide/): how to plan testing without over-planning
- [How to write a test case](https://testpad.com/how-to-write-a-test-case/): practical test case writing advice
- [What is exploratory testing?](https://testpad.com/what-is-exploratory-testing/): the hub for exploratory testing topics
- [Manual testing guide](https://testpad.com/manual-testing-guide/): why manual testing still matters and how to do it well
- [Compatibility testing guide](https://testpad.com/compatibility-testing/): the hub for compatibility testing topics
- [Agile testing guide](https://testpad.com/agile-testing-guide/): testing within agile development
- [Best test management tools](https://testpad.com/best-test-management-tools/): tool comparison roundup

## Blog

- [Blog index](https://testpad.com/blog/): all articles on testing practice and Testpad