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We performed a comparison between Broadcom Agile Requirements Designer and TestRail based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two Test Management Tools solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.
To learn more, read our detailed Broadcom Agile Requirements Designer vs. TestRail Report (Updated: March 2024).
765,386 professionals have used our research since 2012.
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Pros
"The optimization technique helps in giving us the minimum number of test cases with maximum coverage.""In terms of meeting business challenges, it helped to shorten the dev/testing cycle by identifying requirements gaps early in the process, by having models shared within the development team. It helped increase test coverage and reduce the number of issues experienced by clients/customers.""Integration with automation is one of the reasons we started to consider moving to this tool from our original tool for implementing test modeling. ARD appears to have better integration with Selenium. It also has the ability to record scripts/flows using Selenium Builder and import them into ARD, which will then create and optimize a model based on that.""Helps the communication between the testing organization and the requirements group. It helps us to simplify the work. Instead of dealing with individual test cases, you're working with a model.""I like the way Broadcom ARD inserts test cases in execution mode. Also, ARD can be used apart from Broadcom TDM. It's an add-on through which you supply data through ARD test cases when there is a need for extra data.""Integration with TDM, test data management tool, provides the ability to generate data or use identified (preset or parametrized) test data. It allows significant expansion of test coverage and flexibility, without creating new tests and needing to maintain them.""Measuring test coverage helps in one of the most challenging tasks. It has logic that can help to select the right set of scenarios and know what coverage it will provide.""Defects can be traced in the solution."

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"You don't need to follow complex procedures to create a test run, test case, etc.""The product helps us create test cases and reports.""Integration with Confluence and JIRA.""This is a user friendly solution.""The product’s most valuable feature is the UI. The structure of test cases is easy to understand.""The solution is very stable. We've never had any issues with it.""I use the solution for test management.""I was on the lookout for automation testing on the browser and I believe this tool is very interesting in that matter. The solution is useful for UI testing. You just need to add the URL that is to be checked."

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Cons
"They do not have an engine to house test scripts to really pull together the testing pieces of it.""Integration with Agile management tools can be improved, i.e., mainly test case maintenance and linking test cases to the automation script.""Needs improvement in aligning models so they look clear and readable without having to move boxes around.""At present, there is no option for test data parameters from ARD for virtual databases. We have to create them in TDM and push them as well. Virtual database connectivity needs to be improved. They need to come up with some areas where they can create synthetic data parameters easily from the test cases that have been designed.""It would help if it would save different subsets of test cases, use cases, etc., of a given diagram, for different purposes and provide an easy way to name those subsets.""CA ARD doesn't provide integration with Tosca. The possibility of creating a test case and exporting it into Tosca is not available. Integration with end-to-end automation tools, like Worksoft or Tosca, is not provided by CA ARD as of now.""The solution could improve security and authentication.""Data flexibility is something which I would like to see, along with more integration with App Test."

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"It's not easy to create a custom report. It's not straightforward. A good improvement would be if there was a way to report and create a custom report without using a plugin or scripting language.""This solution has room for improvement. For example, some particular projects need to adjust access or add additional members and this isn't always possible. Role-based access would improve this.""Reporting could be more flexible regarding repeating reports.""With TestRail, the APIs are there, but they may not be able to easily integrate with the Jenkins.""I have faced some issues with the integration between TestRail and Jira, which haven't been permanently resolved yet.""I do see room for lots of improvement in it. In terms of usability, duplication with test cases and constant creation of projects isn't easy. There is also too much API integration into automation tools, which is not there in ALM with UFT. Instead of setting it up as a project and using it, we set it up as a system for usability. It also lacks in the traceability aspect. For traceability, you need to use the JIRA plugin and drag traceability on JIRA, but the functionality is still quite limited. The biggest gap is mainframe testing. It would be good if I could start with mainframe testing. Manual granting of access is another issue. There is no API that I could use with another system where it is automated. There is an API for loading somebody to a project but not for adding to the application.""Better prediction of text.""The reports should be more user-friendly."

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Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "​The cost of the tool was well worth the benefit that we saw on the back-end."
  • "We were able to scale down some resources to basically self-fund our ability to purchase the tool."
  • "This tool reduces the cost associated with test cases, automation script generation, and maintenance costs."
  • "It is less costly when compared to other tools on the market."
  • "Recommendation is to go with concurrent licenses as oppose to seat license; this gives more flexibility."
  • "At present, Broadcom works through partners rather than dealing directly with the consumer. When there are discounts given, it's up to the partner as to whether they want to give that discount to the customer. Sometimes, the partners decide to take the discount themselves. Pricewise, I would give ARD's price a rating of three out of five."
  • "The pricing model is based on how many people are using it. We have an annual license. There are not any additional costs."
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  • "Use TestRail Cloud (online TR hosted server) and don't worry about maintenance or scalability. It saves a lot of cash and time."
  • "My advice to others is to shop around for the best deal. Some options out there are free in cyberspace."
  • "Pricing for small teams seems correct with respect to competitors."
  • "Negotiate the best deal you can."
  • "Its price is definitely not more. If they introduce automation, they can charge more."
  • "The price of the solution is based on how many users you have per year. When you grow, it is segmented, For example, 10 to 25, you have a price, and more than 50, or 100, you need to take the enterprise license. I don't think we will reach this point."
  • "I give the price a five out of ten."
  • "The product is not much expensive."
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    Questions from the Community
    Top Answer:The most valuable features of Broadcom Agile Requirements Designer are ease of use, saving time for the team who builds test cases, and visibility of test cases.
    Top Answer:The pricing model is based on how many people are using it. We have an annual license. There are not any additional costs.
    Top Answer:Broadcom Agile Requirements Designer could improve the UI. Other solutions have a much better UI. The new UI should have a new modern framework.
    Top Answer:I use the solution for test management.
    Top Answer:The product has a reasonable price in terms of the features.
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    Also Known As
    Grid Tools Agile Designer, CA ARD, CA Agile Requirements Designer
    TestRail by Gurock
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    Overview
    CA Agile Requirements Designer is an end-to-end requirements gathering, test automation and test case design tool which drastically reduces manual testing effort and enables organizations to deliver quality software to market earlier and at less cost. The optimal set of manual or automated tests can be derived automatically from requirements modeled as unambiguous flowcharts and are linked to the right data and expected results. These tests are updated automatically when the requirements change, allowing organizations to deliver quality software which reflects changing user needs.

    TestRail helps you manage and track your software testing efforts and organize your QA department. Its intuitive web-based user interface makes it easy to create test cases, manage test runs and coordinate your entire testing process.

    Easily track and follow the status of individual tests, milestones and projects with dashboards and activity reports. Get real-time insights into your testing progress and boost productivity with personalized todo lists, filters and email notifications. Efficient test management, get started today!

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    Apple, Microsoft, Boeing, Intel, NASA, Amazon, HP, Samsung
    Top Industries
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    Financial Services Firm43%
    Comms Service Provider21%
    Energy/Utilities Company14%
    Manufacturing Company7%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Financial Services Firm20%
    Energy/Utilities Company17%
    Manufacturing Company11%
    Computer Software Company10%
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    Computer Software Company50%
    Recruiting/Hr Firm13%
    University13%
    Financial Services Firm13%
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    Computer Software Company23%
    Manufacturing Company10%
    Financial Services Firm9%
    Healthcare Company7%
    Company Size
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    Small Business9%
    Large Enterprise91%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business15%
    Midsize Enterprise10%
    Large Enterprise75%
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    Small Business61%
    Midsize Enterprise17%
    Large Enterprise22%
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    Small Business28%
    Midsize Enterprise16%
    Large Enterprise56%
    Buyer's Guide
    Broadcom Agile Requirements Designer vs. TestRail
    March 2024
    Find out what your peers are saying about Broadcom Agile Requirements Designer vs. TestRail and other solutions. Updated: March 2024.
    765,386 professionals have used our research since 2012.

    Broadcom Agile Requirements Designer is ranked 11th in Test Management Tools with 20 reviews while TestRail is ranked 3rd in Test Management Tools with 21 reviews. Broadcom Agile Requirements Designer is rated 7.8, while TestRail is rated 8.0. The top reviewer of Broadcom Agile Requirements Designer writes "Easy to use, beneficial test case visibility, and effective support". On the other hand, the top reviewer of TestRail writes "A tool that provides effective test management and real-time reporting capabilities". Broadcom Agile Requirements Designer is most compared with Tricentis Tosca, Jira, Adaptavist Test Management for Jira, TFS and Sealights, whereas TestRail is most compared with Zephyr Enterprise, TFS, Tricentis qTest, Sealights and Tricentis Tosca. See our Broadcom Agile Requirements Designer vs. TestRail report.

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