IBM DevOps Test UI vs ReadyAPI Test comparison

IBM and SmartBear are both solutions in the Functional Testing Tools category. IBM is ranked #28, while SmartBear is ranked #21 with an average rating of 6.5. IBM holds a 1.2% mindshare in FT, compared to SmartBear’s 1.1% mindshare. Additionally, 88% of IBM users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 93% of SmartBear users who would recommend it.

IBM DevOps Test UI

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88% willing to recommend

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93% willing to recommend

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Dec 18, 2024

IBM DevOps Test UI and ReadyAPI Test compete in software testing. IBM DevOps Test UI excels in deployment and ROI, while ReadyAPI Test is noted for its superior features.

Features: IBM DevOps Test UI integrates well with enterprise systems, supports object recognition and descriptive programming, and has a robust object identification mechanism. ReadyAPI Test excels in API testing, offers customizable test environments, and supports SOAP, REST, and JDBC, providing flexibility in testing scenarios.

Room for Improvement: IBM DevOps Test UI could enhance its user interface simplicity, improve support for newer languages, and expand third-party integration support. ReadyAPI Test could benefit from simplifying its configuration, reducing resource demands for complex setups, and enhancing documentation for non-expert users.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: IBM DevOps Test UI is praised for a seamless deployment process and extensive support options, allowing quick setup. ReadyAPI Test, while providing good customer service, may require more intricate deployment due to its comprehensive features, requiring a more complex initial configuration.

Pricing and ROI: IBM DevOps Test UI is competitively priced with a lower initial cost, facilitating quicker ROI. ReadyAPI Test, despite higher initial investment, offers substantial returns with advanced features and long-term benefits, justifying its cost for businesses needing extensive capabilities.

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Review summaries and opinions

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Categories and Ranking

IBM DevOps Test UI

Ranking in Functional Testing Tools

28th

Ranking in Regression Testing Tools

13th

Average Rating

7.2

Reviews Sentiment

7.1

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

ReadyAPI Test

Ranking in Functional Testing Tools

21st

Ranking in Regression Testing Tools

10th

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

7.0

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

API Testing Tools (11th)

Mindshare comparison

As of November 2025, in the Functional Testing Tools category, the mindshare of IBM DevOps Test UI is 1.2%, up from 0.6% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of ReadyAPI Test is 1.1%, up from 0.5% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Functional Testing Tools Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
ReadyAPI Test	1.1%
IBM DevOps Test UI	1.2%
Other	97.7%

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Hellen Zhang

Lead Systems Tester at Government of Ontario, Canada

Reliable test automation, and test data creation with efficient support

The solution can be improved by removing the need for object matching in the framework. The latest version has increased load time before testing can be run. The reason is that changes were made to how it works with the browser and the startup takes some time. Adjusting those changes to speed up the load time will improve the solution.

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Luis Sanchez

Senior Quality Assurance Test Engineer at Dormakaba

Helps in data, regression, performance, security, and functional testing

ReadyAPI Test needs to improve its reporting. While reports provide essential information when issues arise, or tests fail, having more graphical representations directly within the reports would be beneficial. It needs to improve stability and scalability as well. The tool's support is slow, and takes months to reach a solution.

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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

"It is compatible with all sorts of Dark Net applications. Its coverage is very good."

"Test automation is most valuable because it saves a lot of time."

"IBM Rational Functional Tester is very contextual."

"The most valuable feature is the UI component tester."

"It's a very simple solution to use."

"The most valuable features are that it is user-friendly, it's easy to use and easy to teach to others."

"It clearly makes it easy to test APIs based on the SOAP protocol. We are a logistics company, and we have lots of tracking calls coming in. We provide APIs for tracking services, and it makes sense for us to use SoapUI to test them thoroughly."

"The solution has some good scanning features."

"SoapUI is uncomplicated and user-friendly."

"The Pro and free version of SoapUI Pro has good technical support."

"The solution offers excellent integration capabilities."

"The product allows us to uncover any potential issues early on."

Cons

"They need to do a complete revamp so that even a non-technical person can manage the tool."

"As many of our products are moving from PC to mobile, the most important thing that this solution needs is mobile app support."

"If the solution is running on Linux, there are some issues around application compatibility."

"The latest version has increased load time before testing can be run."

"Grouping of the cases is not possible in SoapUI, to my knowledge. When working with critical cases or the, we were not able to group them properly. We can definitely create a suite and add them there, but within a whole suite, we have to identify them, which was not easy."

"SoapUI Pro is a little heavy due to the number of features. Previously it was not that heavy. Now the tool is too heavy, they should work on fixing this issue because until your system has lots of resources, you won't be able to use it seamlessly. The performance of the application itself could improve."

"Stability has been an issue for us. It needs to be looked at and made a bit better."

"The current interface is unsatisfactory."

"There are no bugs or glitches, but a few features available only in the Pro version could be made available in the open-source version. Some of the features do not necessarily need to be only available to Pro users. The data generator would be really useful for the open-source version users."

"ReadyAPI Test needs to improve its reporting. While reports provide essential information when issues arise, or tests fail, having more graphical representations directly within the reports would be beneficial. It needs to improve stability and scalability as well. The tool's support is slow, and takes months to reach a solution."

"I would like more documentation, training, tutorials, etc. Also, I don't particularly appreciate that I have to save everything. It takes up a lot of space on my laptop, but I have to install the WSDL again If I don't save it."

"If the load and bare minimum could be defined, I would give this solution a higher rating."

Pricing and Cost Advice

"Licensing is good but the prices for the products are expensive. A single-user license may go for something like $10,000 to $30,000. There are no additional costs, and support is included within that price."

"SoapUI Pro is open source but it has a subscription-based model which involves some more features. At the moment we are using the free version. The Pro version requires a license, and it is an annual license to use it."

"The Pro version can be expensive for some companies. There are no costs in addition to the licensing fees."

"ReadyAPI Test is expensive, and I rate its pricing a four out of ten."

"ReadyAPI Test is about $680 per user, per year."

"I think the number of users is also limited, considering how much we pay."

"The cost is not that bad."

"My understanding is that the pricing is okay, however, that's taken care of by our procurement team. It's around $5,000 for three years."

"We have team members who are working in shifts, and it is not possible for us to utilize a single license on a single piece of hardware so that multiple team members can use it. We have to take out multiple licenses for each team member."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Computer Software Company

22%

Manufacturing Company

13%

Government

10%

Insurance Company

Financial Services Firm

18%

Computer Software Company

12%

Insurance Company

11%

Manufacturing Company

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	1
Midsize Enterprise	3
Large Enterprise	5

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	8
Midsize Enterprise	3
Large Enterprise	19

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What do you like most about SoapUI Pro?

The product allows us to uncover any potential issues early on.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for SoapUI Pro?

ReadyAPI Test is expensive, and I rate its pricing a four out of ten.

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Also Known As

IBM Rational Functional Tester

SoapUI NG Pro

Overview

IBM DevOps Test UI, also known as Rational Functional Tester, is a software tool designed for automated functional and regression testing of Graphical User Interfaces (GUIs) and data-driven testing. It automates the testing process to ensure application functionalities work as intended and identifies any issues caused by new code changes. The tool is tailored for GUI testing, allowing for easy recording and playback of test cases that interact with UI elements like buttons and menus. It supports data-driven testing, enabling comprehensive tests across various data sets. Additionally, it offers visual editing features with screenshot representations for easy test creation and ScriptAssure technology to maintain test scripts even if the UI changes.

IBM

For REST, SOAP and other popular API and IoT protocols, SoapUI NG Pro provides the industry's most comprehensive and easy-to-learn functional testing capabilities. Based on open core technology proven by millions of community members, SoapUI NG Pro helps you ensure that your APIs perform as intended, meet your business requirements, timeframes, and team skill sets right from day one.

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Sample Customers

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Apple, Cisco, FedEx, eBay, Microsoft, MasterCard, Pfizer, Nike, Oracle, Volvo, Lufthansa, Disney, HP, Intel, U.S. Air Force, Schindler

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