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IBM Rational Test Workbench vs Inflectra Rapise comparison

IBM and Inflectra are both solutions in the Test Automation Tools category. IBM is ranked #36, while Inflectra is ranked #23 with an average rating of 4.0. IBM holds a 0.2% mindshare in TAt, compared to Inflectra’s 0.1% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of IBM users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 85% of Inflectra users who would recommend it.
IBM Rational Test Workbench
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100% willing to recommend
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85% willing to recommend
 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Dec 15, 2024

IBM Rational Test Workbench and Inflectra Rapise are competitive tools in the software testing landscape with each aimed at improving test automation and efficiency. Data suggests Inflectra Rapise has an edge due to its user-friendly pricing structure and intuitive interface, making it appealing for businesses seeking cost-effective solutions.

Features: IBM Rational Test Workbench offers capabilities in performance testing, regression testing, and integration with various IBM tools for enhanced collaboration. Inflectra Rapise supports both desktop and web applications, provides easy-to-use scripting, and excels in cross-browser testing.

Room for Improvement: IBM Rational Test Workbench could enhance user interface intuitiveness and simplify initial setup requirements. Inflectra Rapise could improve in offering more advanced integration options, enriching documentation, and expanding its analytics features.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Inflectra Rapise is praised for easy deployment within existing workflows and responsive customer service. IBM Rational Test Workbench offers a robust customer support system but involves a more intricate setup process.

Pricing and ROI: Inflectra Rapise offers a cost-effective initial setup, providing quicker ROI with its competitive pricing. IBM Rational Test Workbench incurs higher initial costs and longer ROI periods due to its extensive features, potentially offering greater long-term value for large enterprises.

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Categories and Ranking

IBM Rational Test Workbench
Ranking in Test Automation Tools
36th
Average Rating
7.6
Reviews Sentiment
7.3
Number of Reviews
4
Ranking in other categories
Performance Testing Tools (19th), API Testing Tools (15th)
Inflectra Rapise
Ranking in Test Automation Tools
23rd
Average Rating
7.2
Reviews Sentiment
6.9
Number of Reviews
7
Ranking in other categories
Robotic Process Automation (RPA) (30th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of May 2025, in the Test Automation Tools category, the mindshare of IBM Rational Test Workbench is 0.2%, up from 0.1% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Inflectra Rapise is 0.1%, down from 0.2% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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reviewer1513668 - PeerSpot reviewer
Good reporting and interface, but supports limited types of protocols and requires low-level script editing
It should have more interfaces. In terms of interfaces or protocols, what you can do with Rational is far limited as compared to other products out there. What it does, it does great, but it only gives you limited types of protocols. It supports between 8 to 15 types of protocols, whereas other test tools give you 20 to 30 types of protocols with which you can do testing and convert to script. It records Javascript-based scripts, and you got to know a little bit of Java to basically be able to edit them, but the level of editing you got to do is very low. I like that, but the ability to edit the script is not as good as Parasoft or LoadRunner, which have C-Script.
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WIllWorley - PeerSpot reviewer
The tool needs to improve in the areas of security, though it is a versatile product
Inflectra Rapise needs to expand its ability. I spoke with Inflectra's executive account rep on the need to expand the tool's ability. The problem with Inflectra Rapise is that a lot of companies are still using SAP GUI. Inflectra has no intention of building Rapise in a way that allows it to interact with SAP GUI. Inflectra Rapise has very limited value for the companies I work with because they they still use SAP GUI since their top priority is SAP testing, and they want to get into automation, for which they need a tool that cannot only used to automate processes, but can also do end-to-end testing where you are not only using SAP GUI, but you are using the interface with old legacy systems that are still in use or with today's more modern technologies. In the future, the tool needs to increase its versatility. If I am at a company that uses 23 different technologies, like .NET Visual Basic, Oracle, SQL, or whatever, Inflectra Rapise needs to be made as a product that is an out-of-the-box usable tool for any technology.
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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

"Reporting is pretty good. Its interface is also good. I'm overall pretty happy with the functionality and use of IBM Rational Test Workbench."
"This solution provides for API testing, functional UI testing, performance testing, and service virtualization."
"We always use the product for end-to-end automation test cases."
"It's pretty straightforward to set up."
"The most valuable feature of the solution is its versatility."
 

Cons

"There are a number of things that they can do to simplify the tools, but the most important thing that they need to do is simplify the installation."
"It should have more interfaces. In terms of interfaces or protocols, what you can do with Rational is far limited as compared to other products out there. What it does, it does great, but it only gives you limited types of protocols. It supports between 8 to 15 types of protocols, whereas other test tools give you 20 to 30 types of protocols with which you can do testing and convert to script. It records Javascript-based scripts, and you got to know a little bit of Java to basically be able to edit them, but the level of editing you got to do is very low. I like that, but the ability to edit the script is not as good as Parasoft or LoadRunner, which have C-Script."
"The maintenance is very difficult. We've only been using the platform for three months, so I'm not sure if that will continue, but right now it's an observation I've had."
"It would be good if there could be more integration of Inflectra Rapise, since not all customers use the same tool for test management and automation integration."
"Inflectra Rapise needs to expand its ability."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"It doesn't really concern me. Licensing is on a yearly basis."
"The pricing is a little bit on the higher side, although it is really good."
"I rate the product's price an eight on a scale of one to ten, where ten means very good pricing."
"We pay no more than $50 annually for support of each one of the licenses."
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Top Industries

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Financial Services Firm
32%
Computer Software Company
13%
Government
10%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Computer Software Company
30%
Government
19%
Financial Services Firm
9%
Manufacturing Company
8%
 

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What do you like most about Inflectra Rapise?
The most valuable feature of the solution is its versatility.
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I rate the product's price an eight on a scale of one to ten, where ten means very good pricing.
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What needs improvement with Inflectra Rapise?
Inflectra Rapise needs to expand its ability. I spoke with Inflectra's executive account rep on the need to expand the tool's ability. The problem with Inflectra Rapise is that a lot of companies a...
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Also Known As

Rational Test Workbench, IBM Rational Performance Tester, IBM Functional Tester, IBM Rational Test Virtualization Server
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Overview

IBM Rational Test Workbench provides a comprehensive test automation solution for mobile applications, regression testing, integration technologies and performance and scalability testing. It helps you build intelligent and interconnected enterprise applications that can be deployed on traditional and cloud infrastructures. With Rational Test Workbench, you can significantly reduce test cycle times, moving integration testing earlier in the development lifecycle.
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Rapise is the most powerful and easy to use test automation tool on the market. It allows you to quickly and easily automate the testing of your web, mobile and desktop applications. Why spend hours manually regression testing your applications when you can have Rapise do it for you?
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Sample Customers

Financial Insurance Management Corp.
- Soflab - RegEd - Intel - US Government
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