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Appium vs OpenText Functional Testing comparison

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Jun 3, 2026

Review summaries and opinions

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

ROI

Sentiment score
8.2
Users saw over 60% ROI with Appium's cost-saving, productivity boost, scalability, and faster market time benefits.
Sentiment score
6.8
OpenText Functional Testing boosts ROI by enhancing efficiency with AI, reducing manual efforts, and accelerating test execution time.
With the introduction of Appium MCP, productivity has increased to 10x, meaning very few QA personnel are now needed to write automation.
Staff Engineer at Stryker
The development time using UFT can be cut down into half as compared to coding from scratch.
QA Automation Architect at a manufacturing company with 10,001+ employees
Automation is done very fast, leading to improvements in the QA process and reducing the time needed for test automation.
Support Engineer at a computer software company with 11-50 employees
We can easily achieve a return on investment in one, two, or three years.
Senior Manager at Deloitte
 

Customer Service

Sentiment score
6.6
Appium relies on a strong online community and forums rather than formal support to assist users with issues.
Sentiment score
6.1
OpenText Functional Testing's customer service is praised for responsiveness, but support experiences vary in wait times and issue resolution.
Since Appium is open-source, I do not observe any formal customer support.
Staff Engineer at Stryker
Organizations can't wait for this lengthy process, especially when they are under pressure with their timelines.
QA Automation Architect at a manufacturing company with 10,001+ employees
Support cases are easily created and attended to promptly, depending on urgency.
Support Engineer at a computer software company with 11-50 employees
The technical support is rated eight out of ten.
Senior Manager at Deloitte
 

Scalability Issues

Sentiment score
7.4
Appium offers scalable automation with integration potential but faces challenges with setup complexity and real device scalability.
Sentiment score
7.1
OpenText Functional Testing is scalable with proper license management and infrastructure, excelling in test automation scalability and integration.
Appium's scalability for my projects has significantly increased our speed of execution and delivery, achieving up to 10x faster results.
Staff Engineer at Stryker
Running them in parallel allows you to consume multiple runtime licenses and just execute the tests that don't have conflicting priorities and get through a lot of volume much quicker.
Sr. Quality Assurance Project Manager at a tech services company with 501-1,000 employees
The tool can be installed on all computers used by developers or test automation engineers.
Support Engineer at a computer software company with 11-50 employees
 

Stability Issues

Sentiment score
7.0
Appium shows improved stability and reliability despite some resource issues, with notable documentation and community support improvements.
Sentiment score
6.6
OpenText Functional Testing performs well on suitable hardware, but stability varies with new features and requires strategic implementation.
Appium is much more stable now compared to the 1.0 version.
Staff Engineer at Stryker
One of the key stability issues was that Windows would consume memory without releasing it, leading to regression testing crashes.
QA Lead at a financial services firm with 51-200 employees
 

Room For Improvement

Appium requires enhancements in setup, stability, documentation, support, integrations, and features to improve overall usability and performance.
OpenText Functional Testing is criticized for high memory usage, slow performance, poor compatibility, and requires technical skills and costly investment.
A community needs to emerge, driven by a set of industry leaders who can help people and contribute to the community, especially since platforms like Stack Overflow have diminished in relevance due to the rise of AI.
Staff Engineer at Stryker
Incorporating behavior-driven development tests would enhance the capabilities of UFT One.
Support Engineer at a computer software company with 11-50 employees
We frequently encountered stability issues when the browser dependency caused Windows to consume memory without releasing it, leading to crashes during regression testing.
QA Lead at a financial services firm with 51-200 employees
If it could move closer to a no-code or low-code solution, it might dominate the market again.
QA Automation Architect at a manufacturing company with 10,001+ employees
 

Setup Cost

Appium is a cost-effective open-source tool favored for its free availability compared to costly commercial alternatives.
Despite its high cost and complex pricing, OpenText Functional Testing is valued for support and features, offering flexible licenses.
My experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing for Appium is straightforward since it is open-source, and I currently have no concerns about using it.
Staff Engineer at Stryker
There are many open-source tools with no cost, and there are no-code tools that are less expensive than UFT.
QA Automation Architect at a manufacturing company with 10,001+ employees
The pricing or licensing policy of OpenText is a bit expensive, however, it's one of the best solutions in the market.
Senior Manager at Deloitte
It's cheaper than Tricentis Tosca but more expensive than some others.
Support Engineer at a computer software company with 11-50 employees
 

Valuable Features

Appium excels in flexible, robust mobile app automation across platforms, supporting multiple languages and seamless CI/CD integration.
OpenText Functional Testing enhances automation efficiency with AI tools, platform compatibility, and support for diverse technologies.
Appium's open-source nature provides a level of support unmatched by competitors in the market, and its capability to support all types of mobile applications means no other tool in the market comes close to what Appium provides.
Staff Engineer at Stryker
UFT supports Oracle, SAP, PeopleSoft, and other non-web applications, making automation feasible.
QA Automation Architect at a manufacturing company with 10,001+ employees
OpenText Functional Testing has an impressive ability to connect to mobile devices and its ability to test so many different types of software, whether it be mainframe, APIs, mobile, web, or desktop.
Sr. Quality Assurance Project Manager at a tech services company with 501-1,000 employees
The best features of OpenText Functional Testing include descriptive programming, the ability to add objects in the repository, and its ease of use for UI compared to other tools.
Engineer at a manufacturing company with 10,001+ employees
 

Categories and Ranking

Appium
Ranking in Regression Testing Tools
7th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.2
Number of Reviews
31
Ranking in other categories
Mobile Development Platforms (9th)
OpenText Functional Testing
Ranking in Regression Testing Tools
2nd
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.6
Number of Reviews
98
Ranking in other categories
Functional Testing Tools (2nd), Mobile App Testing Tools (1st), API Testing Tools (2nd), Test Automation Tools (4th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of November 2026, in the Regression Testing Tools category, the mindshare of Appium is 2.0%, down from 2.9% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of OpenText Functional Testing is 14.9%, up from 13.8% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Regression Testing Tools Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
OpenText Functional Testing14.9%
Appium2.0%
Other83.1%
Regression Testing Tools
 

Featured Reviews

Ramanagowda Hullur - PeerSpot reviewer
Staff Engineer at Stryker
Automation has transformed mobile testing workflows and delivers reliable end-to-end coverage
One painful point that still exists with Appium, especially in iOS mobile application testing, is its reliance on WebDriverAgent, which creates a lot of stress during setup for beginners. Although many improvements have been made since MCP, that area still needs attention. Additionally, improvements in the locator strategies are needed to adapt to modern technologies for locating mobile applications developed outside traditional Apple or core scripting technologies like Swift, Java, or Kotlin. A community needs to emerge, driven by a set of industry leaders who can help people and contribute to the community, especially since platforms like Stack Overflow have diminished in relevance due to the rise of AI. If I could change or improve one thing about Appium, I would focus on enhancing Appium MCP to ensure it delivers what it promises reliably.
Kevin Copple - PeerSpot reviewer
Sr. Quality Assurance Project Manager at a tech services company with 501-1,000 employees
Has supported faster test execution and increased flexibility while offering room to improve support responsiveness
Reducing the levels of support is something they could continue to improve. They tend to have an entry-level person that may not be as familiar with the product that fields the calls, which creates another day of delay to get to the level that's needed. This is a common practice across most companies where you call, you get the entry-level person, and then they work their way up to help screen calls so that they are more focused.
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
16%
Manufacturing Company
13%
Outsourcing Company
11%
Construction Company
10%
Manufacturing Company
20%
Financial Services Firm
14%
Outsourcing Company
9%
Construction Company
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business6
Midsize Enterprise6
Large Enterprise20
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business20
Midsize Enterprise13
Large Enterprise74
 

Questions from the Community

Do you recommend Appium?
I do recommend Appium. It is an open-source solution and completely free of charge. We use Appium and Appium Studio as our base for any type of mobile automation for testing. It has a great interfa...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Appium?
My experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing for Appium is straightforward since it is open-source, and I currently have no concerns about using it.
What needs improvement with Appium?
One painful point that still exists with Appium, especially in iOS mobile application testing, is its reliance on WebDriverAgent, which creates a lot of stress during setup for beginners. Although ...
How does Micro Focus UFT One compare to Tricentis Tosca?
We reviewed MicroFocus UFT One but ultimately chose to use Tricentis Tosca because we needed API testing. MicroFocus UFT is a performance and functional testing tool. We tested it, and it was well...
What needs improvement with Micro Focus UFT One?
Reducing the levels of support is something they could continue to improve. They tend to have an entry-level person that may not be as familiar with the product that fields the calls, which creates...
What is your primary use case for Micro Focus UFT One?
I'm more familiar with Functional Testing. OpenText Functional Testing for Developers is a different product set that functions as an IDE for writing custom code. We don't leverage that product bec...
 

Also Known As

No data available
Micro Focus UFT One, Micro Focus UFT (QTP), QTP, Quick Test Pro
 

Overview

 

Sample Customers

Nuvizz, Coupa Software, Eventbrite, Evernote
Sage, JetBlue, Haufe.Group, Independent Health, Molina Healthcare, Cox Automotive, andTMNA Services
Find out what your peers are saying about Appium vs. OpenText Functional Testing and other solutions. Updated: September 2026.
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