SpiraTeam vs. SpiraTest

It is easy to define structures and documentation "modules". This allows for a workgroup-oriented approach and supports SCRUM. However, in the medical device market SCRUM does not work well for documentation. Therefore the modularized approach on the requirements and testing side supports sprint development, while the depth of documentation needed for compliance may not be "ready" and can be completed later.

I think SpiraTest is well suited as a test suite, but in situations where the team is already using multiple products from one particular provider, it may be better to go with that provider's test solution. This is because integrations are very important nowadays, and should be considered when picking your project management software. It should be noted that management selected SpiraTest primarily due to the low cost of the test software. I'm less familiar with other test software in the field, but if cost is an issue, you should take a look at SpiraTest.

Incentivized

• Good Defect Tracking
• Easy to maintain Test Cycle
• Configurable Reports
• Easy to maintain Roles and access

Incentivized

• It is easy to manage requirements.
• Users and roles are easily managed.
• Cloning is really helpful to stack all the similar test cases.

Incentivized

• Reporting could be made a bit easier.
• Some functions are not always absolutely intuitive.
• Document baselining can be tricky.
• Some configuration can only be done in the database and is not explained as by the books.

• Training can be difficult to find at times.
• Basic reporting can become very verbose unless you set lots of filters and parameters.
• The ability to customize some of the verbiage in the application would help bridge the gap between translating what SpiraTest's testing terminology is and the company culture uses for testing terminology.

Incentivized

The usability is excellent in most cases but lacks some intuitive functions, such as a copy to the clipboard for selected items. In fact, in an older version, a COPY button copied all selected records rather than putting it on the clipboard. The button has been renamed recently to CLONE, otherwise, my rating would be lower.

As promised during product selection, SpiraPlan support has always been quick and helpful. Replies almost always come back in hours (and often in an hour or two). And SpiraPlan's online tech support maintains all support conversations online so no need to look through emails to try to recall repllies.

Incentivized

None Other Used

Incentivized

I migrated out of another test management tool mid project to Spira. The Spira import tools made this relatively easy.

• Better historical information about what happend in past releases, deeper integration with the whole software development life cycle.

• Most of SpiraPlan is easy and intuitive to use so employees have been quickly productive
• Artifact linking saves tracking time and is very easy for anyone to do
• custom test creation will still take a LOT of time

Incentivized