CrossBrowserTesting vs Perfecto comparison

SmartBear and Perforce are both solutions in the Functional Testing Tools category. SmartBear is ranked #27, while Perforce is ranked #16. SmartBear holds a 1.4% mindshare in FT, compared to Perforce’s 2.7% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of SmartBear users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 88% of Perforce users who would recommend it.

CrossBrowserTesting

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Dec 18, 2024

Perfecto and CrossBrowserTesting compete in web and mobile application testing. Perfecto has an edge in feature complexity and integration capabilities, while CrossBrowserTesting stands out for its user-friendliness and accessibility.

Features: Perfecto provides a cloud-based testing environment supporting automation with Appium and Selenium, real device access, and comprehensive reporting capabilities. CrossBrowserTesting offers browser compatibility testing, live testing on real devices, and a user-friendly interface with fast session startups.

Room for Improvement: Perfecto could improve deployment speeds and simplify its complex feature set for less technical users. Enhancements in the response time of customer support and more intuitive integrations would benefit CrossBrowserTesting.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Perfecto offers a comprehensive deployment requiring technical expertise but provides robust support. CrossBrowserTesting offers simplified deployment and responsive customer service, streamlining integration and setup.

Pricing and ROI: Perfecto's extensive features may lead to higher initial costs, providing significant long-term ROI for complex projects. CrossBrowserTesting presents cost-effective pricing with immediate ROI for straightforward projects, appealing to budget-conscious teams.

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Categories and Ranking

CrossBrowserTesting

Ranking in Functional Testing Tools

27th

Average Rating

9.0

Reviews Sentiment

7.6

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Perfecto

Ranking in Functional Testing Tools

16th

Average Rating

8.4

Reviews Sentiment

7.4

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Performance Testing Tools (13th), Mobile App Testing Tools (5th), Test Automation Tools (21st)

Mindshare comparison

As of June 2026, in the Functional Testing Tools category, the mindshare of CrossBrowserTesting is 1.4%, up from 0.8% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Perfecto is 2.7%, down from 4.6% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Functional Testing Tools Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
Perfecto	2.7%
CrossBrowserTesting	1.4%
Other	95.9%

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CharlesNetshivhera

Senior DevOps Engineer at a financial services firm with 10,001+ employees

Knowledgeable support, scalable, and stable

We use CrossBrowserTesting for testing our web-based applications We had some issues with the onboarding process and the cloud conductivity could improve. I have used CrossBrowserTesting within the past 12 months. CrossBrowserTesting is stable. I have found CrossBrowserTesting to be scalable.…

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Roland Castelino

QA Lead at BMO Financial

Its reporting allows us to have a clear view regarding what tests have been executed

The most valuable would be their Live Stream analysis, where I can see the live analysis of all the executions on a single device or multiple devices as well as track them. The live analysis and reporting would be the single most valuable feature. We leverage Perfecto’s reporting and analytics a lot. From the CI Dashboard, it is mainly the status, which is the past, failure count, and time consumption, e.g., how much time did an average test or script take? Along with that, it provides the historical view compared to the previous result, e.g., am I a pass or fail? Also, the stack trace is very important. Whenever a pass occurs, we don't look beyond that. However, whenever a failure occurs, the stack trace information that it gives us is pretty critical for us when figuring out where failures lie. It gives a summary for the pass/fail count, total test count, the historical view, time consumption for each test as well as the total tests, and the stack rate of the failure. Perfecto's analytics are very important since we use them on a daily basis. We run our executions daily. After every execution, we pull information from the Perfecto reporting system and share that with our stakeholders. Having this information accurately reported is pretty important for us, so everybody is aware of the current status of the product. That way, we can evaluate the health of the product or environment against that which has been executed. Therefore, it helps make those real-time decisions and highlights the impact to the business. I found Perfecto to be pretty easy to use while executing against cross-platforms. The main reason is because the same script or test automation where we execute on multiple platforms has minimal changes that I need to do. Also, it is easy for me to set up an execution on one platform, then on another platform, either in parallel or one after the other. Parallel opportunities save me time. Once the execution has been completed across these different configurations, I can always check and compare, e.g., what are the differences and consistencies? We utilize Perfecto’s cloud-based lab to test across devices, browsers, and OSs. I use it occasionally for manual testing. Though, there are other team members who use it more frequently than I do. I use it mainly for executing my automated tests. We have the Perfecto lab, cloud devices, and machines. I can program my test to execute against any of those devices, which gives me more confidence in my product. I can compare and see how my product or application functionally behaves across these different devices and from a UI point of view, which helps me a lot. The device lab is extremely important to our testing operations. We rely on having multiple devices up and running all the time. Whenever we kick off an execution, there are multiple reasons why executions may get triggered: * CodeCommit * A scheduled job. * Might be on-demand by any stakeholder. We need the lab to be available, as we need devices up and running for executions to take place. Also, the devices help since they allow us to have parallel execution, and not just wait for a sequential device to become free and available. Therefore, volume is definitely key. It also gives us an opportunity to compare execution across platforms in that space. It is extremely important to you that the lab provides same-day access to new devices since we analyze that data every single day after execution. Perfecto provides their own framework called Quantum Framework. That is one option. The other option is, if I want to have my own framework, I can have a Java-based Maven project, take a Selenium library, AppiumLibrary, and REST Assured library, and utilize the open-source framework. It is easy for us to connect to Perfecto, no matter what framework we use, as long as it has these core libraries in it. I can design and structure it any way that I want. The execution will happen in Perfecto no matter what since they have support for these tools or libraries. It is pretty neat that way. We are not dependent on using just one particular framework to use Perfecto. While there are still some framework limitations, there is the opportunity to use multiple, different open-source frameworks, then pass the execution to Perfecto. We can use most frameworks, then design and craft it any way that we want, then just pass the execution to Perfecto.

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Pros

"Overall, this solution has proved useful to our organization, and with future improvements and the hopeful addition of devices, it will continue to be a tool we use daily."

"With screenshots, I can quickly verify a page looks universally good in minutes."

"The CrossBrowserTesting Selenium API and live test features have greatly improved our team's ability to quickly and effectively perform QA."

"The ability to replay sessions is valuable for tracking down issues."

"It was the perfect solution that saved us time and money to perform web viewing tests on real devices, which allowed our team to correct multiple failures in devices."

"The screen shot portal is essential for an easy way to run tests across hundreds of browsers and retrieve screenshots which then indicate success or failure."

"I can run a page through the screenshot tool, then send a URL with the results to my team."

"The features that I find most useful and the ones that I use the most are local site testing, device and browser testing, and screenshots."

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"The automated test reporting functionality is the most valuable feature. We use the CI Dashboard. It's very important as it is the main reporting tool for our automated tests."

"I also like the reporting functions. We are constantly downloading these reports and sharing them with our final customers. They help us understand what kind of bugs are happening through the applications. The recording feature is handy because it lets us see a video of the process we run through the pipeline and discover the point at which the automation is breaking."

"The Perfecto device lab has allowed us to run tests on multiple devices at the same time and across multiple platforms as well, increasing the efficiency of our testing and saving money, time, and effort while enabling comprehensive testing and high app quality that we otherwise wouldn't be able to achieve."

"There are a whole bunch of things that I like about the solution, but I really love the interaction it has with mobile devices, the testing capabilities, as well as reporting capabilities that we get from the application. The reports are very detailed."

"Overall, it's a great solution."

"The most valuable feature is automated testing."

"Overall, it results in huge cost savings for our company."

"Performance-wise, Perfecto has been awesome."

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Cons

"I have experienced some lagging issues, and it does not seem like all of the testing environments are configured the same."

"The screenshot tool defaults to a screen layout instead of a full page test. I find it a bit cumbersome that I can't have it run a full screenshot as my default."

"The five minute timeouts can cause irritation if you have just popped away to consult some supporting documentation."

"Sometimes, some of their instances fail, particularly in older versions of browsers."

"A problem that we are facing quite often is related to the network connection. Tests can fail if the remote CrossBrowserTesting's VM has connection problems. This happens mostly with browsers of Internet Explorer family which work on Windows OS."

"The "Getting Started" documentation for Selenium testing could be improved."

"The speed connection in mobile devices could be improved, because sometimes the load time is uncertain."

"Being able to test on real devices via the virtual connection is wonderful, but it can cause some lag and load time issues while testing."

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"I'm hoping they can support on-premises instances."

"If we could run an accessibility test in Perfecto against builds, it would help us a lot. Currently, that's a very manual process for us. We haven't found a tool that can do accessibility scans for iOS and doesn't depend on engineering effort. Having a feature related to that would be really awesome for us."

"I would like to see the inclusion of machine learning features. If we can have that, it will be a better tool."

"So, overall, I would rate Perfecto a seven out of ten because sometimes, we also have lagging with some of the devices. We get error messages, but we're not quite sure what's causing them."

"One improvement would be speed of execution. If it is an iOS native app, we have noticed that the speed is a bit slower. Perfecto might need to make some improvements in this area."

"I'm hoping they can support on-premises instances. We have been working on a JIRA integration with Perfecto—and I'm extremely impressed that they have that—but at this time they're not supporting onsite JIRA instances, which is what we have."

"It is slow compared to physical device testing. The interactive speed could be improved."

"I'm hoping that Perfecto will come up with browser testing as well because it would be easier to access it."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"The lowest price point is very reasonable. It is also useful if only one person in the company needs to check on the browser display."

"A few intermediary pricing options for small QA teams would be nice, e.g., unlimited screenshots, "as you need it" parallel tests, etc."

"SmartBear offers bundles of products that work together."

"CrossBrowserTesting offered the best value for its price."

"It is worth the pricing as the product is supported on multiple platforms and browsers."

"Pricing-wise, it is fine. It is not as expensive as what we used to have in the past from HP, IBM, and others. It is decently priced."

"Perfecto has definitely saved us on the costs and efforts of having to maintain our own virtual test environment. We lost about 20 devices in the past to maintenance and audit. That was a massive loss for us, as a company, because we were giving devices to someone, but don't know whether we would get it back or not. Having those virtual labs, we don't need to worry about these kinds of things. We are easily saving $5,000 to $10,000 a month on device costing."

"I am not sure about its pricing, but from our perspective, licensing has been easy. Anytime I have new users or requests for users that want to get added, it's a very simple process. I just give the architectural owner of the product the name and email address, and they're able to easily add a new user. We don't have any issues in regards to getting licenses, but I don't have any insights into pricing."

"Perfecto is about 30-40% cheaper than Device Anywhere. That was a big reason why we switched. Perfecto also solves some of the issues that we had with Device Anywhere. We have grown by 100% since we started to use Perfecto, and now we have devices roaming. When we look at the competition, we would still stick with Perfecto."

"Perfecto's price is excellent compared to other products with similar features. It was the lowest of the three we evaluated. We also established a partnership with Perfecto, so they provide discounts when we sell Perfecto projects and licenses to our customers."

"Although Perfecto is a good product for us to use, it is a bit expensive. It takes management a bit of work to find the appropriate funding for us to keep Perfecto. I imagine there could be some way to make it more accessible."

"Pricing is an area where Perfecto can do a little better. When we obtain additional licenses, we enter into negotiations with them."

"This is an expensive solution compared to others, by 30% to 40%."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Construction Company

15%

Financial Services Firm

10%

Comms Service Provider

Transportation Company

Financial Services Firm

21%

Construction Company

11%

Manufacturing Company

Healthcare Company

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	9
Midsize Enterprise	5
Large Enterprise	10

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Company Size	Count
Small Business	1
Midsize Enterprise	1
Large Enterprise	23

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Also Known As

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Perfecto Mobile, Perfecto Web

Overview

CrossBrowserTesting provides comprehensive live and automated testing across browsers and devices, helping teams ensure functionality and compatibility through features like record and replay, and real device access.

CrossBrowserTesting is a robust tool for quality assurance professionals focusing on cross-browser compatibility and feature validation across multiple devices and operating systems. It assists in detecting platform inconsistencies early by simulating interactions and allows for troubleshooting front-end defects. Whether conducting manual or automated testing via its Selenium portal and API, it proves invaluable for assessing JavaScript performance and resolving browser-specific issues in web and mobile applications. The service is appreciated for responsive support and adaptation to feature requests, though it seeks enhancements in load times and UI streamlining.

What are some key features of CrossBrowserTesting?

Live Testing: Conduct live tests to verify functionality across browsers and devices.
Screenshot Functionality: Quickly capture and share page results with team members.
Record and Replay: Enhance test automation capabilities with this functionality.
Real Device Access: Perform tests on real devices under actual conditions.
Updated TLS Settings: Run tests with the latest security configurations.

What benefits should users seek in CrossBrowserTesting reviews?

Responsiveness: Notice how support teams address user inquiries and feature needs.
Flexibility: Observe flexibility in adding requested features for seamless testing.
Device Diversity: Consider the range of browser and device combinations offered.

In industries like e-commerce and SaaS platforms, CrossBrowserTesting is instrumental in providing rigorous testing, allowing companies to enhance user experiences by identifying cross-platform issues. It supports ensuring that applications perform effectively across devices and browsers, which is vital for customer retention and satisfaction.

SmartBear

Perfecto is a cloud-based testing platform that supports automated and manual testing processes across many devices and operating systems, facilitating cross-platform and real-time data access. Users experience seamless testing integrations, although improvements are sought in some areas.

Perfecto provides extensive mobile testing capabilities across iOS, Android, and more, with automation and enhanced reporting options such as video recordings. While it excels with Appium and Selenium integration for cross-platform consistency and CI Dashboard features, it faces challenges in iOS web testing and hybrid apps. Users indicate the need for better integration with test management tools, dashboard metrics improvements, and machine learning features. Cloud device response times and UI interactions could benefit from performance enhancements, while users desire longer report history and API automation advancements.

What are Perfecto's most important features?

Cloud-based Architecture: Access a vast array of devices and OS versions for testing scalability.
Automation: Supports Selenium and Appium for streamlined testing processes.
Enhanced Reporting: Offers video recordings to help validate tests thoroughly.
Cross-platform Testing: Execute tests across multiple platforms efficiently.
Real-time Data Access: Monitor tests via CI Dashboard and Live Stream.

What benefits or ROI can users expect from reviews?

Increased Device Availability: Quickly access the newest devices and software updates.
Improved Testing Speed: Allow faster test execution and feedback loops.
Scalability: Easily scale up or down with cloud-based resources.
Enhanced Productivity: Automate tests and streamline reporting for efficiency.

Perfecto has broad applications in industries such as retail, finance, and technology, where secure and scalable testing is critical. Organizations employ it in both private and public cloud environments for mobile, web, and API testing. Its ability to provide extensive device coverage and integration into existing CI/CD processes makes it integral for ensuring reliable mobile app performance and compatibility across platforms.

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