Some Important Software Testing Tools
Definition: It’s defined as an activity which is used to check whether the actual results match with expected results. And it also ensures that system is defect-free. Here are some software testing tools.
1) TestComplete:
It’s the top automation tool for desktop, mobile and web applications. Using this you can build and run functional UI tests via robust record and replay capabilities or by scripting in your favorite language, including Pyhton, JavaScript, VBScript and more. Its most common features are:
· It supports a wide range of applications, such as .Net, and Native and hybrid iOS and Android apps, alongwith regression, parallel, and cross-browser testing capabilities,
· You can scale your tests across 1500+ real test environments for complete coverage and improved software quality using TestComplete.
2) Tricentis Tosca:
It’s one of the best functional software testing tools. It provides model-based test automation focused on test case design vs. problem solving. It also offers end-to-end testing and recording capabilities. Its most common features are:
· Offers support for agile.
· Includes a more complete set of tools around test data management, service visualization, and orchestration.
· Delivers model-based automation that allows for easier reuse/less maintenance and does not require coding knowledge.
3) XRAY:
It’s the #01 manual and automated test management app for SQA. It’s a full featured tool that lives inside and seamlessly integrates with Jira. Its aim is to help companies to improve the quality of their products through effective and efficient testing. Its most common features are :
· Defines the reusable preconditions and associate to tests.
· Test plans for tracking progress
· Integrates with test automation frameworks (Selenium, Junit, Nunit, and Robot etc).
· Traceability between requirements, tests, defects, executions.
4) Testpad:
It’s similar and more accessible manual test tool that prioritizes pragmatism over process. Instead of managing cases one at a time it uses checklist-inspired test plans that can be adapted to a wide range of styles including Exploratory testing, the manual side of Agile, syntax highlighted BDD, and even test case management. Its most common features are:
· Add new tests during testing, as you think of new ideas.
· Lightweight integration with issue trackers including JIRA.
· Drag ’n’ Drop organizations of test plans.
5) TestRail:
It’s your source for scalable, customizable, web-based test case management. Set up in just minutes with our cloud-based/ SaaS solutions or install on testrail your own server. Its most common features are:
· Supports for Docker containers.
· Integrate with tools in your CI/CD/DevOps pipeline including JIRA, Bugzilla, Jenkins, TFS and more.
· Document test cases with screenshots and expected results.
· Use the flexible built-in templates or create your own custom templates.
6) LambdaTest:
It’s one of the leading Cross-Browser Test Automation tools that help your run Selenium automation tests on a scalable, secure, and reliable cloud-based Selenium grid. Its most common features are:
· The user can perform automated cross-browser testing across 2000+ browsers and ensure that your users get perfect experience across all browsers, browser versions, and operating systems.
· It integrates with all leading project management tools like JIRA, Asana, Github, Trello and Salck etc.
7) Worksoft:
It offers the industry’s premier Agile-plus-DevOps continuous automation platform for complex enterprise applications. Its most common features are:
· Out-of-box integrations with other testing tools, ALM systems and DevOps toolchains.
8) Ranorex:
Over 14,000 users world-wide accelerate testing with ‘Ranorex studio’ all-in-one tool for cross-platform test automation. It’s easy for beginners with a codeless click-and-go interface, but platform for automation experts with full IDE. Its most common features are:
· Shareable object repositories and reusable code modules.
· Cross-browser testing.
· Run tests in parallel or distribute on a Selenium Grid.
· Built-in reporting
9) Selenium :
It’s most popular automated testing tool. It specifically designed to support automation testing of functional aspects of web based applications, wide-range of platforms and browsers. Its most common features are:
· It needs very lesser resources when compared to other testing tools.
· Test cases prepared using this testing tool can be executed on any OS.
· It supports many known programming languages like: Java, Python, C#, Perl, PHP, and JavaScript.
10) QTP:
‘Quick Test Professional’ is an automated functional GUI testing tool which allows the automation of user actions on a web or client-based computer application. It’s widely used for functional regression test automation. It uses script language to manipulate the objects and controls of applications under test. Its most common features are:
· Easy to understand.
· Presents test case in a simple workflow to the tester.
· Allows beginners testers to learn this tool in a few minutes.
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