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We performed a comparison between BrowserStack and Parasoft SOAtest 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 BrowserStack vs. Parasoft SOAtest Report (Updated: March 2024).
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Pros
"Testing across devices and browsers without maintaining that inventory is invaluable.""The product's initial setup phase was not very difficult.""We like the model device factory for iOS and Android devices.""It's helpful for me to test on different devices.""The most valuable feature of BrowserStack is the ability to do manual testing.""The most valuable features are the variety of tools available.""The setup was quite simple. The website easily explains how to set it up and if you want to integrate it with BMP tools there are online simple step tutorials.""Local testing for products with no public exposure is an advantage in development."

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"Automatic testing is the most valuable feature.""Since the solution has both command line and automation options, it generates good reports.""Good write and read files which save execution inputs and outputs and can be stored locally.""They have a feature where they can record traffic and create tests on the report traffic.""We have seen a return on investment.""We do a lot of web services testing and REST services testing. That is the focus of this product.""Parasoft SOAtest has improved the quality of our automated web services, which can be easily implemented through service chaining and service virtualization.""The solution is scalable."

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Cons
"BrowserStack operates at a slow pace, it could improve by making it faster.""It is difficult to use for someone who has little to no experience.""There is some stability issue in the product, making it in areas where improvements are required.""I haven't seen AI in BrowserStack, making it in an area where improvements are required in the product.""Occasionally, there are disruptions in the connection which can interfere with our testing processes, especially when testing on phones.""Sometimes BrowserStack is really slow and devices are not loading. it is really annoying and that's why we bought several newer devices because sometimes it's affecting us a lot.""There is room for improvement in pricing.""We are struggling to do local testing."

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"Reporting facilities can be better.""The product is very slow to start up, and that is a bit of a problem, actually.""Tuning the tool takes time because it gives quite a long list of warnings.""The performance could be a bit better.""Compatibility with HTTP 1.1 and TLS 1.2 needs to be improved.""Parasoft SOAtest has an internal refresh function where you can refresh the software to show the changes you’ve made in your projects. Unfortunately this function does not work properly, because it often does not show the changes after you’ve hit te refresh button a few times.""The summary reports could be improved.""The feedback that we received from the DevOps of our organization was that the tool was a little heavy from the transformation perspective."

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Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "This solution costs less than competing products."
  • "The price is fine."
  • "There are different licenses available that can be customized. You can select the features that you want only to use which can be a cost-benefit."
  • "BrowserStack could have a better price, but good things have a price."
  • "The price of BrowserStack is high."
  • "Compared to other solutions, BrowserStack is one of the cheapest."
  • "My company found the product's license to be very compatible with our budget, and we pay 5,000 to 10,000 per year for licenses."
  • "As for pricing, I can't provide a clear evaluation as I'm not directly involved in those discussions."
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  • "From what I understand, Parasoft SOAtest isn't the cheapest option. But it has a lot to offer."
  • "The cost of Parasoft seems to have gotten higher with a projection that wasn't really stipulated for our company. They've done a tremendous job at negotiating those deals."
  • "I think it would be a great step to decrease the price of the licenses."
  • "It is an expensive product, so think carefully about whether it fits your purposes and is the right tool for you."
  • "We are completed satisfied with Parasoft SOAtest. The ROI is more than 95%."
  • "The license price is a little expensive, but it provides a better outcome in terms of the end-to-end automation process."
  • "They do have a confusing licensing structure."
  • "The price is around $5,000 USD."
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    Questions from the Community
    Top Answer:The product's initial setup phase was not very difficult.
    Top Answer:My company found the product's license to be very compatible with our budget, and we pay 5,000 to 10,000 per year for licenses.
    Top Answer:I haven't seen AI in BrowserStack, making it in an area where improvements are required in the product. Accessibility testing is an area of concern where improvements are required.
    Top Answer:Since the solution has both command line and automation options, it generates good reports.
    Top Answer:Tuning the tool takes time because it gives quite a long list of warnings. Going through that is a challenge. It only happens in the initial stage when we are setting up the tool, but it can be… more »
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    Overview
    BrowserStack is a cloud-based cross-browser testing tool that enables developers to test their websites across various browserson different operating systems and mobile devices, without requiring users to install virtual machines, devices or emulators.

    Parasoft SOAtest delivers fully integrated API and web service testing capabilities that automate end-to-end functional API testing. Streamline automated testing with advanced codeless test creation for applications with multiple interfaces (REST & SOAP APIs, microservices, databases, and more).

    SOAtest reduces the risk of security breaches and performance outages by transforming functional testing artifacts into security and load equivalents. Such reuse, along with continuous monitoring of APIs for change, allows faster and more efficient testing.

    Sample Customers
    Microsoft, RBS, jQuery, Expedia, Citrix, AIG
    Charter Communications, Sabre, Caesars Entertainment, Charles Schwab, ING, Intel, Northbridge Financial, Capital Services, WoodmenLife
    Top Industries
    REVIEWERS
    Computer Software Company55%
    Financial Services Firm18%
    Manufacturing Company9%
    Marketing Services Firm9%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company16%
    Financial Services Firm14%
    Manufacturing Company7%
    Retailer7%
    REVIEWERS
    Financial Services Firm43%
    Government14%
    Manufacturing Company7%
    Energy/Utilities Company7%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Financial Services Firm31%
    Manufacturing Company15%
    Computer Software Company14%
    Government5%
    Company Size
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    Small Business30%
    Midsize Enterprise26%
    Large Enterprise43%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business18%
    Midsize Enterprise15%
    Large Enterprise67%
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    Small Business22%
    Midsize Enterprise9%
    Large Enterprise69%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business16%
    Midsize Enterprise9%
    Large Enterprise75%
    Buyer's Guide
    BrowserStack vs. Parasoft SOAtest
    March 2024
    Find out what your peers are saying about BrowserStack vs. Parasoft SOAtest and other solutions. Updated: March 2024.
    769,789 professionals have used our research since 2012.

    BrowserStack is ranked 4th in Functional Testing Tools with 25 reviews while Parasoft SOAtest is ranked 24th in Functional Testing Tools with 30 reviews. BrowserStack is rated 8.0, while Parasoft SOAtest is rated 8.2. The top reviewer of BrowserStack writes "Good in the area of automation and offers a high test coverage to users". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Parasoft SOAtest writes "Reliable with a good interface but uses too much memory". BrowserStack is most compared with LambdaTest, Sauce Labs, Perfecto, Tricentis Tosca and Bitbar, whereas Parasoft SOAtest is most compared with Postman, SonarQube, Coverity, Polyspace Code Prover and Klocwork. See our BrowserStack vs. Parasoft SOAtest report.

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