SmartBear TestComplete vs UiPath Test Suite comparison

SmartBear TestComplete

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UiPath Test Suite

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83% willing to recommend

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We performed a comparison between SmartBear TestComplete and UiPath Test Suite 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 SmartBear TestComplete vs. UiPath Test Suite Report (Updated: May 2024).

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Categories and Ranking

SmartBear TestComplete

Ranking in Test Automation Tools

7th

Average Rating

7.6

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Functional Testing Tools (10th), Regression Testing Tools (6th)

UiPath Test Suite

Ranking in Test Automation Tools

6th

Average Rating

7.8

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of June 2024, in the Test Automation Tools category, the mindshare of SmartBear TestComplete is 5.0%, down from 7.0% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of UiPath Test Suite is 5.7%, up from 2.0% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Test Automation Tools

Unique Categories:

Functional Testing Tools

3.8%

Regression Testing Tools

8.1%

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Featured Reviews

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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reviewer2334174

Transformation Manager at a real estate/law firm with 10,001+ employees

Jan 18, 2024

Versatile, reduces maintenance, and helps free up time

UiPath Test Suite's versatility is a major advantage. It can be applied to a wide range of technologies, from web-based applications to desktop software, all within a single platform. This is in contrast to other solutions that might be more specialized for a single platform and require switching providers for testing on different ones. Having everything in one toolkit provides significant benefits, especially in terms of its adaptability to various use cases. UiPath Test Suite helps free up staff for other projects. The biggest advantage is the significant reduction in manual regression and testing time. For us, this translates to being able to focus on higher-value activities, such as planning the rollout of new updates and assessing their impact on specific workflows or end users. When used effectively, UiPath Test Suite can significantly reduce maintenance overhead. Testing often becomes a burdensome activity, but with test automation, organizations can achieve greater test coverage with less time and effort. This translates to gains on the maintenance side in several ways. Firstly, it allows for embedding more rigor and variety into the testing process efficiently, ensuring that only high-quality code is released into production. Secondly, it leads to fewer defects and more stable code, making it easier to maintain and reducing the need for frequent bug fixes or minor enhancements over time. UiPath Test Suite helps us significantly reduce our overall testing costs. We've observed reductions in testing time ranging from 50 to 75 percent. This is the most significant benefit, considering the traditionally long testing cycles that are dramatically shortened thanks to the suite.

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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

"TestComplete fits almost perfectly with a large amount of stacks, such as Delphi, C#, Java and web applications."

"It is a strong automation tool for desktop, browser, and API testing."

"Selenium integration."

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

"The most valuable feature is the integration with Azure DevOps."

"I like the cross browser compatibility. It saves a lot of time re-writing scripts to accommodate different browsers."

"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."

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"UiPath's tools are generally designed for business users, so they can be as simple or as complex as needed."

"Being able to use regular expressions, activities, and attributes is valuable."

"The detailed logging is invaluable."

"In terms of integration with other lifecycle tools and applications, UiPath Test Suite works very well because of the basis of RPA, and how RPA and automation can handle different applications and different areas of expertise."

"It's effective at testing whatever automation we've built or making sure the automation we've built is working fine."

"Test Suite has multiple tools that are fully integrated. It has everything you need to record your test cases, generate your documentation, and integrate synthetic data with your Orchestrator. I like the integrated aspect of it. The biggest advantage of UiPath is that it not only tests but also integrates with all the other services to offer a complete package."

"Our team used to require five to six days to complete the entire release or execution cycle. Now, we're able to complete it within just one or one and a half days."

"It is a very scalable product."

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Cons

"The way objects are added and used when utilizing descriptive programming could be improved. It is a little unwieldy, compared to UFT."

"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)."

"SmartBear products generally have a weak link when it comes to integration with other test management tools like Inflectra."

"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."

"There could be API interfaces with this tool."

"Increased performance with less memory and CPU usage."

"Error handling features in the tool are a little limited."

"During the distribution of our regression test cases, the control IDs are not always recognized correctly."

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"I'd like the solution to be even more automated."

"The test manager component could be improved."

"The reporting could be improved. Often, we need to email a report to higher management, we can directly get the report from there. Also, the error reporting could be better."

"Our primary application is built on Windows, so we've faced no significant challenges. However, I think mobile automation is one area where the solution still needs some work."

"The product releases sometimes have issues."

"Orchestrator is not easy to use or understand."

"UiPath’s Test Suite manual testing doesn’t work for our organization based on how the QA Analysts do their manual testing and the artifacts that are needed for deployment."

"At FORWARD VI, we see new automations being built around AI and the ability to have developers understand how they can drive some of those AI capabilities with Studio. We are starting to see that. They should also drive that with UiPath Test Suite so that we can not only build that development side faster; we can also develop the tests that go along with it, hopefully automatically."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"It costs a few hundred per year, but I am not sure. It is not at all expensive as compared to other tools."

"This is a pay-per-use service that is not expensive, and cost-efficient if you have a small team."

"The pricing is pretty reasonable."

"The licensing costs are in the range of $1,000 to $3,000."

"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."

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

"SmartBear TestComplete is an expensive tool."

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"UiPath Test Suite is a cost-effective solution. Orchestrator is the most expensive UiPath module, costing around $20,000, but you don't need to purchase Orchestrator to use Test Suite. You can buy a nonproductive version that costs about $2,400. It's a better value than other products I've seen."

"I don't necessarily have a problem with the pricing of the UiPath Test Suite, especially because we're using the testing bot licenses as opposed to the unattended licensing."

"Regarding the pricing model, I believe it would be beneficial to combine it with some of the other platform aspects."

"It represents good value for the investment."

"When we decided to buy the solution three and a half years ago, it was fairly priced."

"I am not aware of the exact cost. It seems reasonable, but it is an additional cost."

"One robot license costs 1,500 euros."

"I wasn't involved in the negotiations for the UiPath Test Suite, so I have no information on its pricing."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Computer Software Company

19%

Manufacturing Company

12%

Financial Services Firm

12%

Government

Computer Software Company

16%

Financial Services Firm

12%

Manufacturing Company

11%

Government

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By reviewers

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Questions from the Community

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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What do you like most about UiPath Test Suite?

Being able to use regular expressions, activities, and attributes is valuable.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for UiPath Test Suite?

I am not aware of the exact cost. It seems reasonable, but it is an additional cost.

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What needs improvement with UiPath Test Suite?

We have output arguments in the workflow. We are able to check results only by using those arguments. It would be better to have some more options, such as screen variables. For example, in a workf...

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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."

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Sample Customers

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

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