OpenText UFT Developer vs SmartBear TestComplete comparison

OpenText UFT Developer

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SmartBear TestComplete

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86% willing to recommend

OpenText UFT Developer

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Executive Summary

We performed a comparison between OpenText UFT Developer and SmartBear TestComplete based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two Test Automation Tools solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.

To learn more, read our detailed OpenText UFT Developer vs. SmartBear TestComplete Report (Updated: May 2024).

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OpenText UFT Developer vs. SmartBear TestComplete

May 2024

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Categories and Ranking

OpenText UFT Developer

Ranking in Functional Testing Tools

16th

Ranking in Test Automation Tools

14th

Average Rating

7.4

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

SmartBear TestComplete

Ranking in Functional Testing Tools

10th

Ranking in Test Automation Tools

7th

Average Rating

7.6

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Regression Testing Tools (6th)

Mindshare comparison

As of June 2024, in the Test Automation Tools category, the mindshare of OpenText UFT Developer is 2.2%, down from 4.0% 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:

Functional Testing Tools

2.4%

Regression Testing Tools

8.1%

Featured Reviews

Eitan Gold

SQA Manager at Elmo Motion Control Ltd.

Mar 9, 2023

Integrates well, has LeanFT library, and good object detection

We use Micro Focus UFT Developer to perform functional testing on both a desktop application and a web application One aspect that I like about Micro Focus UFT Developer is the ability to integrate it into a testing framework as a library. They have LeanFT Library. This is the reason we choose…

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PUSHPARAJAN-BALASUBRAMANIAN

Software Test Manager at ISUZU

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.

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Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The most valuable feature of the solution is the number of plugins for object recognition. The predefined libraries allow us to automate tasks."

"There are many good things. Like it is intuitive and scripting was easy. Plus the availability of experienced resources in India due to its market leadership."

"It is a product that can meet regulations of the banking industry."

"The most valuable feature is the Object Model, where you can directly pull up the object as a global or a local."

"The most valuable feature of Micro Focus UFT Developer is the flexibility to work with many different types of software."

"The most valuable features are the object repository."

"The most valuable feature is stability."

"The most valuable feature for me is the number of protocols that can be tested. It not only tests Web, but also SAP, Siebel, .Net, and even pdf."

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"Customer service and technical support responsiveness are high. Everyone is very professional."

"This company offers end-to-end capabilities for test suite creation and execution. One feature that I particularly appreciate is the tagging system. Tags are highly valuable, as they allow you to assign tags to your test cases. When there's an impact in a specific area, you can search for and run all test cases associated with that tag. I find this functionality very useful."

"The solution is great as a record and playback tool. It also has valuable regression testing."

"The product is stable for what we are currently using it for, and it is sufficient for us."

"It allows us to test both desktop and web applications."

"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 most valuable features are the desktop and mobile modules."

"The initial setup is pretty easy and it's quick to deploy."

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Cons

"We push one button and the tests are completely executed at once, so just have to analyze and say it's okay. It would be nice if this could be entirely automated."

"The product has shown no development over the past 10 or 15 years."

"The support from Micro Focus needs a lot of improvement."

"Object definition and recognition need improvement, especially with calendar controls. I faced challenges with schedulers and calendars."

"In the next release, I would like to see the connectivity improved to be less complex and more stable."

"It would be improved by adding a drag-and-drop interface to help alleviate the coding."

"In the next release, I would like to see integration with different cloud-based tools such as Azure."

"The parallel execution of the tests needs improvement. When we are running tests in LeanFT, there are some limitations in terms of running the same tests simultaneously across different browsers. If I'm running a test, let's say to log in, I should be able to execute it through IE, through Microsoft Edge, through Chrome, through Mozilla, etc. This capability doesn't exist in LeanFT. Parallel execution of the test cases across different browsers need to be added."

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"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."

"One notable drawback is the absence of native integration with Git."

"If that engine could better identify more XPaths automatically and make the process more flexible, that would be better."

"Name Mapping feature should be clearer. Whenever I use it, I do not really know what will work and what will not work."

"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."

"In the cross-browser domain, it has a few snags with Microsoft Edge and Chrome; although, these problems are not critical."

"Headless testing would be a big improvement."

"Right now, when you buy the solution, you need to pay for one solution. You receive one set up and you install it and it's just in that one machine. It would be ideal if they could offer one subscription where you can connect to different machines with a group subscription."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"It is quite expensive and is priced per seat or in concurrent (or floating) licenses over a period of months."

"When we compare in the market with other tools that have similar features, it may be a little bit extra, but the cost is ten times less."

"If I would rate it with one being inexpensive and ten being expensive, I would rate pricing an eight out of ten."

"The licensing is very expensive, so often, we don't have enough VMs to run all of our tests."

"The pricing is quite high compared to the competition."

"It is cheap, but if you take the enterprise license, it is valid for both software items."

"The price of the solution could be lowered. The cost is approximately $25 per year for a subscription-based license."

"The cost of this solution is a little bit high and we are considering moving to another solution."

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"It comes with a high cost."

"The solution is around $1500. Some are perpetual licenses, and some get a yearly report card."

"My advice so far, is that while it’s not quite as powerful and easy to use as UFT, its price tag more than makes up for it."

"We have a TestComplete 12 license."

"The product is becoming more and more expensive."

"The pricing is a little above average — it could be lower."

"The pricing is pretty reasonable."

"The option we chose was around $2,000 USD."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Financial Services Firm

21%

Computer Software Company

14%

Manufacturing Company

Energy/Utilities Company

Computer Software Company

19%

Manufacturing Company

12%

Financial Services Firm

12%

Government

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Micro Focus UFT Developer?

There are many good things. Like it is intuitive and scripting was easy. Plus the availability of experienced resources in India due to its market leadership.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Micro Focus UFT Developer?

The pricing is competitive. It is affordable and average.

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What needs improvement with Micro Focus UFT Developer?

Object definition and recognition need improvement, especially with calendar controls. I faced challenges with schedulers and calendars.

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What do you like most about SmartBear TestComplete?

TestComplete has strong reporting capabilities. The reports they generate are really good.

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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.

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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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Also Known As

Micro Focus UFT Developer, UFT Pro (LeanFT), Micro Focus UFT Pro (LeanFT), LeanFT, HPE LeanFT

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Overview

With OpenText UFT Developer, you get object identification tools, parallel testing, and record/replay capabilities.

What is SmartBear TestComplete?

TestComplete is a reliable, sturdy automated testing platform created by SmartBear Software. SmartBear Software is a worldwide technological leader known for developing quality enterprise-class development and testing solutions.

TestComplete simplifies the process of creating tests for numerous applications, including, but not limited to; Desktop, Android, IOS, Web browsers, and Windows. Application tests can be manual, scripted, and even recorded by using keyword-driven or data-driven functionality. There are even additional options for error reporting and automated playback. The object repository is extremely accurate and is fully customizable. TestComplete can easily be used by experienced developers and even by manual novice testers to develop quality automated UI tests quickly.

TestComplete offers three different testing scenarios:

Desktop: Users can easily and quickly automate UI tests using today’s most popular desktop applications, such as; Windows, Java, Python,.Net, VBScript, and more.
Web: Users can effortlessly create renewable tests for all of today’s popular web applications, including JavaScript frameworks on 2000+ trusted browser and platform integrations.
Mobile: Users can safely build and automate serviceable UI tests on actual or virtual android or IOS devices, locally or in the cloud. Users can create code or codeless tests. TestComplete seamlessly integrates with many of today’s popular frameworks.

Key Features

Easily create automated UI tests: TestComplete offers scriptless Record and Replay or simple keyword-driven tests to quickly develop any type of UI test users may require. Tests can be recorded once, then replayed when needed across various applications on mobile, web, or desktop environments. TestComplete integrates with many different languages, such as Java, Python, C+, and more.
Keyword driven tests: Users can easily divide testing steps, actions, objects, and data with an integrated keyword-driven test structure. This makes it easy for every user to participate in the test automation process; there is no programming experience needed. Everything is made simple with easy-to-use point-and-click options.
Data driven tests: Easily distinguish data from test commands to keep administrative efforts simple. Users can improve overall coverage by running various automated mobile, desktop, or web UI tests.
Record and Replay: Users can reuse created automated tests across every environment as often as desired. This helps to expand overall test coverage and represents a huge cost and time savings.

Reviews from Real Users

Sandhiya T S., Sr Solutions Engineer at Lexington Soft, relates, “The record and replay aspects of the solution are quite useful for people. With them, you don't have to write any scripts. Basically, you can record your actions and play them back later. The initial setup is also very easy.”

Sai S R., Staff Test Architect at a tech services company, says, "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."

Sample Customers

Walmart, Hitachi, American Airlines, PepsiCo, AT&T, Ericsson, United Airlines

Cisco, J.P. Morgan, Boeing, McAfee, EMC, Intuit, and Thomson Reuters.

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May 2024

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