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    Azure Test Plans

    Score9.1 out of 10
    N/AAzure Test Plans is an exploratory test toolkit available from Microsoft's Azure suite of services. It enables manual testing for users, so that they can plan, execute, and track scripted tests with actionable defects and end-to-end traceability. Assess quality throughout the development lifecycle by testing your desktop or web applications. It is available with Azure DevOps Services.N/A

    Tricentis qTest

    Score9 out of 10
    N/ATricentis qTest (formerly QASymphony) provides enterprise-level agile testing tools giving businesses visibility and control needed to ensure application quality in fast-paced development environments. Tricentis and QASymphony merged in summer 2018.

    $1,200

    per year per user

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    Features
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    Test Management
    Comparison of Test Management features of Azure Test Plans and Tricentis qTest
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    Azure Test Plans
    8.4
    6 Ratings
    4% above category average
    Tricentis qTest
    7.5
    27 Ratings
    7% below category average
    Centralized test management8.86 Ratings7.426 Ratings
    Manage test hosts and schedules8.26 Ratings7.223 Ratings
    Map tests to user stories8.56 Ratings7.68 Ratings
    Test execution reporting9.36 Ratings7.426 Ratings
    Defect management7.46 Ratings7.922 Ratings
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    Likelihood to Recommend
    9.0
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    8.1
    (29 ratings)
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    6.0
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    User Testimonials
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    Likelihood to Recommend
    Microsoft
    It works well for express test case implementation with a short duration. You can define the tests for two weeks and run the activities documenting the software errors and fixes to control the effectiveness of DevOps. The graphic reports give the idea of the backlog phases advances and errors detected. It needs improvement if you have a large test project and need to design financial budgets and control over costs of the test plan.
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    Tricentis
    Tricentis qTest integrates seamlessly with Jira, making it ideal for teams that manage user stories and defects in Jira while keeping test cases and execution in qTest. When paired with automation tools like tosca, Selenium, or WebdriverIO, qTest is excellent for aggregating both manual and automated test results in one place.
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    Pros
    Microsoft
    • Multi test plan access
    • Well structured and easy to use
    • Integrates with other azure features to work seamlessly ,connecting the data flow
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    Tricentis
    • As a fresher, when I started using qTest it was very handy and easy to understand.
    • It helps us trace the test cases that are used to test the quality in a single location
    • The main thing is its integration with JIRA as soon as we create a ticket we would be getting all the requirements in the qTest so it became easy for me
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    Cons
    Microsoft
    • Graphic definition of the the Work Break Down Structure
    • Gantt Chart to check the activity dependance and flow of the process
    • Basic cost module to design test budgets.
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    Tricentis
    • In requirements , we can't add multiple test cases at once, or search multiple cases at once, need to do one by one. Here actually qtest needs to improve.
    • Linking cloud hosted qtest and on-premise TOSCA is very difficult especially when you are working with client system with security wall. It requires tunnelling software which is not recommended.
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    Microsoft
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    Tricentis
    This has been a core QA management tool for our organization and integrates well with our other SDLC platforms (Azure DevOps/Jira/Katalon).
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    Usability
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    Tricentis
    qTest is actually intuitive and user-friendly, despite my other scathing review aspects
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    Support Rating
    Microsoft
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    Tricentis
    The actual answer is 0. I have never experienced worse support, whether personal or professional
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    Microsoft
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    Tricentis
    Again, supporting documentation could have been a lot better
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    Alternatives Considered
    Microsoft
    We're doing a full continuous integration (CI), continuous delivery (CD), continuous testing (CT), security, delivery, and monitoring. They have been lately adding features to the services on a regular basis. Every two weeks, they add functionality to Azure DevOps Services to match it with what Azure DevOps Server or on-prem would offer. So, we continue to get more robust functionality. My favorite right now is that they are starting to open up the API availability within Azure DevOps Services.
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    Tricentis
    All of them offer formidable solutions in the test management realm, but each one caters to different niche and need. qTest distinguishes itself with its deep integration capabilities, especially with Agile and DevOps tools, enabling streamlined CI/CD process. Its modern, user-centric interface contrasts with ALM's more dated appearance and complex setup. While TestRail provides a clean user experience and caters to a broad spectrum of business, qTest's scalability, from SMBs to large enterprises, stands out. PractiTest's cloud-based solution is geared towards mid-sized companies, but qTest's flexibility, advanced analytics, and robust reporting grant teams actionable insights. qTest' approach to a more holistic test management closely aligning with modern software development practices
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    Return on Investment
    Microsoft
    • Pros: One stop solution for end to end traceability
    • Pros: Exploratory testing used
    • Pros: maximum coverage on multiple browsers, operating system combinations
    • Cons: Integration with Non-Microsoft tools can be improved
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    Tricentis
    • In comparison to other Testing tools, Tricentis qTest was the most expensive.
    • We were able to quickly bring international users up to speed on how to use the tool.
    • The ability to clone a project rather than create a new one from scratch was a valuable time saver.
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    Screenshot of Customizable analytics and reports can be shared across the organization - additional read license requiredScreenshot of Centrally manage automated testing and environments, as well as schedule and or kickoff automated testing with any open source or proprietary toolScreenshot of qTest allows for true test case sharing across teams and projects to help standardize and scale knowledge and best practicesScreenshot of qTest integrates in real-time with Jira for full traceability to requirements during Agile test and developmentScreenshot of Build custom, event-driven workflows with any third-party solution, including ChatOps tools like Slack and Microsoft Teams, to streamline testing and drive collaborationScreenshot of Tricentis qTest comes with over 60 out-of-the-box metrics, with drag-and-drop capabilities to build custom dashboards