ACCELQ Automate vs SmartBear TestComplete comparison

 

Comparison Buyer's Guide

Executive Summary
 

Categories and Ranking

ACCELQ Automate
Ranking in Test Automation Tools
19th
Average Rating
9.0
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
SmartBear TestComplete
Ranking in Test Automation Tools
7th
Average Rating
7.6
Number of Reviews
72
Ranking in other categories
Functional Testing Tools (10th), Regression Testing Tools (6th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of June 2024, in the Test Automation Tools category, the mindshare of ACCELQ Automate is 2.2%, up from 1.1% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of SmartBear TestComplete is 5.0%, down from 7.0% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Test Automation Tools
Unique Categories:
No other categories found
Functional Testing Tools
3.8%
Regression Testing Tools
8.1%
 

Featured Reviews

PrabhuKrishnamoorthy - PeerSpot reviewer
Jan 17, 2024
Provides good stability and a valuable object identification feature
We use the product for test automation and leveraging AI machine learning. It helps with optimizing QI efforts The platform contributes to faster test release cycles. I was able to spin up the automation test quickly. ACCELQ Automate's most valuable features are grid and object identification. I…
PB
Oct 27, 2023
A UI test automation tool that lets you test every desktop, web, and mobile application
At times, identifying or locating an element can be somewhat challenging. However, in a recent test update, they introduced the Optical Character Recognition (OCR) capability. This introduction has reduced the challenges to some extent, as we can now utilize OCR if the normal method doesn't work. Nevertheless, there is still significant potential for improvement in TestComplete's ability to identify various object elements. I don't have any specific concerns to mention. I have observed significant improvements in TestComplete over the past few years, especially in its support for highly dynamic object elements used in products like Salesforce Dynamics 365. In earlier versions, there were numerous challenges, but the current version is far superior to its predecessors.

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"The platform contributes to faster test release cycles."
"The solution is mainly stable."
"The most valuable features of the SmartBear TestComplete are self-healing, they reduce the maintenance required. The different languages SmartBear TestComplete supports are good because some of our libraries are written in Python, JavaScript, and C#. It's very easy to put them all under one project and use them. The are other features that SmartBear TestComplete has but the competition widely has them as well."
"The product is stable for what we are currently using it for, and it is sufficient for us."
"Test items, project variables helps in managing automation suite and scheduling execution."
"It allows us to test both desktop and web applications."
"The product's initial setup phase was easy."
"The ability to run a whole suite of tests automatically (which we did overnight)."
"Selenium integration."
 

Cons

"The platform's reporting aspects can be broader and include more granular details."
"What is currently missing from this solution is better support for mobile testing."
"In SmartBear TestComplete the integration with Jenkins could be easier. Additionally, some of the controls could have better customization options. For example, if a grid is used and it contains multiple controls within it, it can be a checkbox, radio button, or any kind of control, the way the Object Spy is operating currently there is a lot of room for improvement."
"Stability issues occurred only when connecting to the SourceSafe. Sometimes, after getting the latest version, the tool hangs and it should be reopened in order to recover."
"SmartBear products generally have a weak link when it comes to integration with other test management tools like Inflectra."
"Product is not stable enough and it crashes often."
"The pricing is the constraint."
"One notable drawback is the absence of native integration with Git."
"The solution needs to extend the possibilities so that we can test on other operating systems, platforms and publications for Android as well as iOS."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"I rate the product's pricing an eight out of ten. It can be optimized."
"The product is becoming more and more expensive."
"The pricing is a little above average — it could be lower."
"It is approximately $6,000 a year."
"Our ROI is about $10,000 a year."
"Buy modules on demand. If you have a four-person team and they will each automate tests only 25% of the time, it's better to buy a floating licence and share the tool during the work day."
"We have a TestComplete 12 license."
"The price of SmartBear TestComplete could be less. The main challenge is when it comes to node-locked. They should use a subscription model, such as a monthly-based subscription or, a quarterly-based subscription. Their floating license is very expensive, and this high price should be reduced or provide, at a minimum, a subscription model."
"The license price for a physical machine is cheap, and for virtual machine, it is very expensive."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Healthcare Company
16%
Computer Software Company
15%
Financial Services Firm
12%
Manufacturing Company
11%
Computer Software Company
19%
Manufacturing Company
12%
Financial Services Firm
12%
Government
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about ACCELQ Automate?
The platform contributes to faster test release cycles.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for ACCELQ Automate?
I rate the product's pricing an eight out of ten. It can be optimized.
What needs improvement with ACCELQ Automate?
The platform's reporting aspects can be broader and include more granular details. Additionally, there could be a capability to automatically generate automation scripts extracting the user data fr...
What do you like most about SmartBear TestComplete?
TestComplete has strong reporting capabilities. The reports they generate are really good.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for SmartBear TestComplete?
My company does not buy the product. It is our company's customers who require the solution.
What needs improvement with SmartBear TestComplete?
In scenarios where two of our engineers work on the same task, merging codes is a bit difficult. The aforementioned area can be considered for improvement in the product. Based on what our company ...
 

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