Looking for a new test management tool can be a headache. PractiTest is one option, but with so many alternatives that offer similar features it's hard to know which better suits your team's size, budget, workflows, and testing needs.
By Testpad
November 6, 2024
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s companies scale and software development becomes more complex, managing testing across teams can quickly become overwhelming.
Testing tools come with their own pros, cons, and pricing models. Have an enterprise company but need a straightforward testing solution? Or are you a growing startup in need of a tool that scales with your projects? Figuring out what you need and the testing tool that will fit your exact goals can be tough.
PractiTest is one option in the testing tool world - and we break down its main features, pricing, and what actual users are saying about it, as well as how it compares to other alternatives on the market.
PractiTest markets itself as a tool for QA teams and developers who want to collaborate on testing. Teams can assign tasks to users and share test runs with fellow team members and generally simplify project management across multiple projects by managing the entire testing process in one place.
Here are a few of the key capabilities of PractiTest:
Bug Trackers: Jira, Azure DevOps, ClickUp, Pivotal Tracker, YouTrack
Automation Tools: Selenium, Cucumber, Appium, FireCracker, xBot, LambdaTest
CI/CD Pipelines: CircleCI, Jenkins
Communication Tools: Slack
APIs: REST API for custom integrations
According to user reviews, here’s what Practitest’s users report as their likes and dislikes of the platform:
| Pros ✅ | Cons ❌ |
|---|---|
| User-Friendly Reporting: Detailed and customizable reporting features | Outdated User Interface: Less intuitive and somewhat outdated UI |
| Collaboration Features : Task assignments and shared test runs improve teamwork and communication | User Difficulties: Users report difficulties editing dashboards or features that are slightly clunky to use |
| Support for Various Testing Types: Manages manual, automated, exploratory, and session-based testing | Filtering Issues: Users report that in general the filtering function could improve and be modeled off of other tools with successful filtering functions |
| Customer Support: Users say customer support responses are timely and comprehensive | Pricing: Higher cost can be a barrier for teams with limited budgets |
| Dashboard Functionality: Users report that Practitest’s dashboards allow better organization of testing.The ability to share results without project access ultimately helps team collaboration | Learning Curve: Steep learning curve for new users requiring additional training |
PractiTest advertises itself as a solid testing option for large organizations with complex testing operations, but also offers a team plan with scaled back functionality. It is a comprehensive TCM tool, but smaller organizations (or those who simply want a straightforward testing solution) may not fit with what PractiTest offers.
TestRail is a test case management platform that helps QA teams manage and track both manual and automated test results. It offers dashboards and reporting tools to monitor test cycle progress, pass/fail rates, and release risks.
Professional Cloud: Starts at $37/user/month
Enterprise Cloud: Only available for annual billing of $826/user/year
Defect and Requirements Integrations: Jira, GitHub Issues, Azure DevOps and more
CI/CD Integrations: Jenkins, GitHub, GitLab, Azure DevOps, Bitbucket, and more
Test Automation Integrations: Selenium, Cypress, JUnit, Playwright, TestNG, Sauce Labs, and others
| Pros ✅ | Cons ❌ |
|---|---|
| Ideal for large organizations with complex testing needs and large QA teams | Testrail can be relatively expensive, especially for small teams |
| Detailed reporting features to track the entire lifecycle of testing | Customization options for fields and configurations can be limited |
| Extensive integration capabilities with a myriad of platforms | The user interface, while powerful, can be difficult for new users or those unfamiliar with testing tools to learn |
Zephyr is a Jira plug-in, meaning that with Zephyr, you do all your test planning, management and execution within Jira – and not by using a separate application.
Teams already working closely with Jira can use Zephyr to blend into their established Jira projects while using the tool to collaborate with team members and unify testing data. It supports both manual and automated testing and offers different versions (Zephyr Scale, Zephyr Squad, and Zephyr Enterprise) to cater to various team sizes and needs.
Zephyr Squad
Zephyr Scale:
Zephyr Enterprise
CI/CD Tools: Jenkins, Atlassian Bamboo
Issue Tracking: Jira
Automation Frameworks: Selenium, Cucumber, Test Complete
Others: TestComplete, ReadyAPI, CrossBrowserTesting
| Pros ✅ | Cons ❌ |
|---|---|
| Allows teams to work within their established Jira environments | Limited integrations compared to competitors due to being a Jira plugin |
| Collaborative features for teams enable better project management during testing cycles | Customers report a decline in speed of customer service responses |
| Zephyr can scale with teams and projects that grow in complexity | Exploratory testing cannot be done natively within Zephyr and is only possible with an additional external add-on |
| Customizable workflows can be built around project’s needs | Difficult to migrate from non-JIRA systems |
| Automation integrations allow users to report on automated test cases | Steep learning curve for new users |
Tricentis qTest is a test management platform focused on supporting Agile and DevOps practices. It integrates well with tools like Selenium and Cucumber, while also promoting its own automation tool, Tricentis Tosca. qTest mainly favors Tricentis ecosystem integrations, making it a good option for teams already using their products.
Standard Plan: Custom pricing available upon request (however, pricing is generally quoted around $1,000 per user annually)
Issue Tracking and Project Management: Jira, CA Agile Central Rally, Tricentis Vera
CI/CD and Version Control: Jenkins
Testing Frameworks and Automation: Selenium, VersionOne
| Pros ✅ | Cons ❌ |
|---|---|
| Suitable for Enterprise Companies: Capable of supporting large-scale enterprise environments | Cost: qTest’s pricing is comparably much higher than other tools |
| Flexible Reporting: Offers customizable dashboards and real-time reports | Complex Setup: Initial setup and configuration can be complex and time-consuming |
| Agile Support: qTest is set up to support teams using Agile methodologies | Limited Integrations: qTest prioritizes integration with the Tricentis platform over other tools, so integrations are limited compared to other tools |
QA Complete is a comprehensive test management tool designed to support QA teams in managing their test cases, plans, runs, and defects. It offers a range of features for both manual and automated testing and includes document sharing, team calendars and customizable dashboards to better help teams collaborate in one central location.
On premises plan - $999/each year per concurrent user
Cloud based plan - $599/each year per concurrent user
Issue Tracking and Project Management: Jira, Rally, Bugzilla
Testing Frameworks and Automation: QTP, TestComplete
| Pros ✅ | Cons ❌ |
|---|---|
| Flexible Customization: customizable to fit specific team workflows and testing requirements | Complex Setup: Initial setup and configuration can be complex and time-consuming for new users |
| Test Automation: Some users report QA Complete’s test automation integrations are easy to use | Learning Curve: Steep learning curve for users unfamiliar with test management tools |
| Enables Team Communication: QA Complete features sharing tools for teams that need to collaborate on testing | Customer support: Some users report that customer service could be improved |
BrowserStack is a cloud-based testing platform that allows QA teams to test their websites and mobile applications across various browsers, operating systems, and real devices. It enables access to 3000+ browsers and real iOS and Android devices, helping QA teams ensure cross-browser and cross-device compatibility.
Live Desktop Plan
Live Desktop & Mobile Plan
Live Team Plan
Live Enterprise Plan
Automation Frameworks : Selenium, Appium, Cypress, Playwright, Puppeteer, XCUITest, Espresso, et
CI/CD Tools: Jenkins, Travis CI, CircleCI, GitLab, Azure Pipelines, Bitbucket Pipelines, GitHub Actions, etc
Project Management : Jira, Trello, GitHub, Slack, Microsoft Teams
JavaScript Testing: Karma, TestCafe, Mocha, Jest
Cloud Providers: AWS, Azure, Google Cloud
IDE Extensions: Visual Studio
CMS: WordPress, Shopify
| Pros ✅ | Cons ❌ |
|---|---|
| Real Device Testing: Provides access to a wide array of real devices and browsers for accurate testing | Cost: The pricing can be high for small teams or startups, especially for advanced features |
| Wide Set of Integrations: Browserstack has a varied list of integrations to meet most team’s needs with their existing tool stack. | Slow Performance: Users have occasionally reported slow performance and lag during testing |
| Scalability: Scales to meet the needs of large enterprises with high testing demands | Device Limitations: Testing on multiple devices is limited on free plan and some users report multiple device testing slows performance |
Qase is a test management tool designed to help QA teams manage their test cases, plans, runs, and defects. It offers built-in AI to allow users to convert manual tests to automated test runs in multiple languages and frameworks.
Free Plan: $0
Startup Plan: $20/user/month (billed annually)
Business Plan: $30/user/month (billed annually)
Enterprise Plan: Custom pricing
Issue Tracking and Project Management: Jira, Asana, Monday, ClickUp, Trello, Azure DevOps, YouTrack, Redmine
CI/CD and Version Control: Jenkins, GitHub, GitLab, BitBucket
Communication Tools: Slack
| Pros ✅ | Cons ❌ |
|---|---|
| Built in AI allows users to streamline automated testing | Users have occasionally encountered bugs or issues with integrations, particularly with Jira and other external tools |
| Users report that Qase customer support is quick and comprehensive in their responses | While Qase offers extensive customization options, some users find these features complex and challenging to set up initially |
| Qase has a clear and intuitive user interface, making it easier to navigate and use | Qase is relatively new compared to competitors and users say they are waiting for some of Qase’s features to match some other competing tools |
Testpad offers a straightforward, checklist-based approach to testing, perfect for agile teams that need to iterate quickly. It allows guest testers to participate without requiring logins, making it easy for non-testers to contribute. Testpad’s flexible design lets users adjust mid-test and run tests on mobile or tablet devices. With no need for extensive training or onboarding, it’s ideal for teams seeking an efficient and accessible testing solution.
Essential: $59/month (or $49/month billed annually) for up to 3 testers
Team: $119/month (or $99/month billed annually) for up to 10 testers
Team 15: $179/month (or $149/month billed annually) for up to 15 testers
Department: $299/month (or $249/month billed annually) for up to 25 testers
Lightweight integrations with Pivotal, Jira, and Github
| Pros ✅ | Cons ❌ |
|---|---|
| Instant Reports: Quick access to progress reports with guest access for stakeholders | No automation integrations: Testpad does not support automated testing |
| Guest Testing: Invite testers without needing logins, ideal for non-technical participants | Lightweight integrations: May be less preferential to other tool’s full integration stack |
| Mindmap Style Test Planning: Native support for outline structure to build comprehensive test coverage | Likely not the right fit for enterprise organizations already using traditional TCM tools |
Choosing the right test management tool ultimately depends on your team's specific needs, project scale, and budget.
PractiTest notably features automation support, customizable reporting, and strong security, making it a strong choice for large enterprises.
However, for those who don’t quite fit with what Practitest offers, Testpad's lightweight integrations and ease of use make it an excellent choice for teams looking for efficiency without sacrificing functionality.
Curious to try out Testpad? You can do so risk-free for 30 days, no credit card needed to sign up. You can test us out risk free and see if our unique approach to testing fits your testing goals.
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