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IBM Rational Service Tester vs ReadyAPI Test comparison

IBM and SmartBear are both solutions in the Functional Testing Tools category. IBM is ranked #42, while SmartBear is ranked #21 with an average rating of 7.3. IBM holds a 0.1% mindshare in FT, compared to SmartBear’s 0.5% mindshare. Additionally, 93% of SmartBear users are willing to recommend the solution.
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Categories and Ranking

IBM Rational Service Tester
Ranking in Functional Testing Tools
42nd
Average Rating
0.0
Number of Reviews
0
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
ReadyAPI Test
Ranking in Functional Testing Tools
21st
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.0
Number of Reviews
31
Ranking in other categories
Regression Testing Tools (9th), API Testing Tools (9th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of June 2025, in the Functional Testing Tools category, the mindshare of IBM Rational Service Tester is 0.1%, down from 0.1% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of ReadyAPI Test is 0.5%, down from 0.7% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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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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Top Industries

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Financial Services Firm
24%
Insurance Company
12%
Computer Software Company
12%
Manufacturing Company
8%
 

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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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ReadyAPI Test is expensive, and I rate its pricing a four out of ten.
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What needs improvement with SoapUI Pro?
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 b...
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Also Known As

Rational Service Tester
SoapUI NG Pro
 

Overview

IBM Rational Service Tester for SOA Quality is a functional and regression testing tool that enables code-free testing of non-GUI services. Rational Service Tester for SOA Quality helps software delivery teams ensure the functionality, interoperability and performance of service-oriented architecture (SOA) software and web services. Rational Service Tester for SOA Quality helps software teams perform and deliver quality assurance.
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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

IMM, ADP, Bangkok Hospital, Nice Céte d'Azur, Durham Police Department, Whogohost Ltd., Skypicker, Infinity Computers and Communications Company, Getin Noble Bank S.A., KPJ Healthcare Berhad
Apple, Cisco, FedEx, eBay, Microsoft, MasterCard, Pfizer, Nike, Oracle, Volvo, Lufthansa, Disney, HP, Intel, U.S. Air Force, Schindler
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