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We performed a comparison between SmartBear TestComplete and Testim based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two Functional Testing Tools solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.
To learn more, read our detailed SmartBear TestComplete vs. Testim Report (Updated: May 2024).
772,649 professionals have used our research since 2012.
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Pros
"The most valuable features are the desktop and mobile modules.""The most valuable feature is the integration with Azure DevOps.""It allows us to test both desktop and web applications.""The solution is mainly stable.""Complete works perfectly with CUTE. That includes all dialogues, right-click menus, or system dialogues, etc., which are handled well.""TestComplete is simple, it's a very easy-to-use tool.""When compared to other tools, it is very simple.""The ability to run a whole suite of tests automatically (which we did overnight)."

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"The automating smoke and regression tests have become easier and handier and manual efforts are saved.""The pre-defined tests are a great help, specifically the custom JS test that allows us to be able to use custom code to test complicated elements or scenarios.""It is a highly stable solution.""The product is easy to use.""Testim introduces three services covering validation steps, eliminating the necessity to write complex code.""We added Testim to our CI flow. It allows us to test only tasks that already passed sanity tests.""The tool's most valuable feature is the recently added AI feature.""The REST API features allowed integrated testing for select products to quickly make calls and test the UIs with API calls while the CLI allows us to matrix the grid function across browsers."

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Cons
"There could be API interfaces with this tool.""The way objects are added and used when utilizing descriptive programming could be improved. It is a little unwieldy, compared to UFT.""Product is not stable enough and it crashes often.""The licensing costs are a little bit high and should be reduced.""This solution could be improved by making it easier to visualize where there is a failure without having to look at it in detail.""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.""It is very hard to read the test log generated by TestComplete Executor if the log file is very big. TestComplete Executor is a small tool for just running the TestComplete test framework (not for developing)."

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"The API testing integration is a bit lacking and can be improved.""The UI could use a better design with a better user experience in mind.""There were some issues in the product's initial setup phase in regard to the area of documentation since it wasn't very easy to understand everything mentioned in it.""I get a little bit confused while creating new branches.""Testim sometimes fails due to stability issues. It doesn't always work consistently, especially after running multiple tests.""There are common properties between multiple elements that we should be able to edit - such as 'when this step fails,' 'when to run this step,' and 'override timeout'. I should be able to update these properties if I select multiple elements.""The accessibility reporting features could be more robust to be reported at the script level and allow users to map down to the step level.""The product's areas of improvement include pricing considerations and additional features related to visual testing and PDF handling."

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  • "The product is becoming more and more expensive."
  • "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."
  • "The price is less, compared to other products, such as QTP."
  • "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."
  • "TestComplete now have come up with three modules (Web, Desktop & Mobile), so based on the type of product for automation, it is adequate to purchase the required module."
  • "This is a pay-per-use service that is not expensive, and cost-efficient if you have a small team."
  • "The option we chose was around $2,000 USD."
  • "The licensing costs are in the range of $1,000 to $3,000."
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  • "The solution is not expensive."
  • "The tool offers a fixed pricing model for our company."
  • "I rate the product’s pricing an eight out of ten compared to other tools."
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    Questions from the Community
    Top Answer:TestComplete has strong reporting capabilities. The reports they generate are really good.
    Top Answer:It's comparable to other similar tools, perhaps a bit less expensive than some of its competitors. So, the pricing is pretty reasonable.
    Top Answer:Headless testing would be a big improvement. For example, when we run our regression suite, we need to start a virtual machine and run the tests interactively. There isn't a way to run the tests… more »
    Top Answer:The tool's most valuable feature is the recently added AI feature.
    Top Answer:I rate the product’s pricing an eight out of ten compared to other tools.
    Top Answer:Testim sometimes fails due to stability issues. It doesn't always work consistently, especially after running multiple tests.
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    Overview

    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."

    Testim is an end-to-end agile testing automation solution which utilizes machine learning for test authoring, execution, and maintenance. Users can create tests in minutes, run thousands of tests in parallel across different browsers, integrate with their existing CI/CD and collaboration tools, and more.

    Sample Customers
    Cisco, J.P. Morgan, Boeing, McAfee, EMC, Intuit, and Thomson Reuters.
    Microsoft, salesforce, JFrog, USA Today, Globality
    Top Industries
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    Computer Software Company33%
    Manufacturing Company12%
    Financial Services Firm9%
    Comms Service Provider6%
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    Computer Software Company19%
    Manufacturing Company12%
    Financial Services Firm11%
    Government7%
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    Computer Software Company22%
    Educational Organization9%
    Financial Services Firm9%
    Manufacturing Company9%
    Company Size
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    Small Business29%
    Midsize Enterprise27%
    Large Enterprise44%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business24%
    Midsize Enterprise15%
    Large Enterprise61%
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    Small Business30%
    Midsize Enterprise40%
    Large Enterprise30%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business24%
    Midsize Enterprise18%
    Large Enterprise58%
    Buyer's Guide
    SmartBear TestComplete vs. Testim
    May 2024
    Find out what your peers are saying about SmartBear TestComplete vs. Testim and other solutions. Updated: May 2024.
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    SmartBear TestComplete is ranked 10th in Functional Testing Tools with 72 reviews while Testim is ranked 17th in Functional Testing Tools with 8 reviews. SmartBear TestComplete is rated 7.6, while Testim is rated 9.2. The top reviewer of SmartBear TestComplete writes "A stable product that needs to improve its integration capabilities with other test management tools". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Testim writes "A stable tool to help users take care of the implementation phases in their environment". SmartBear TestComplete is most compared with Tricentis Tosca, Katalon Studio, Ranorex Studio, OpenText UFT One and froglogic Squish, whereas Testim is most compared with Tricentis Tosca, Katalon Studio, Functionize, Testsigma and Perfecto. See our SmartBear TestComplete vs. Testim report.

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