Inflectra Rapise vs Visual Studio Test Professional comparison

The compared Inflectra and Microsoft solutions aren't in the same category. Inflectra is ranked #26 in TAt , and holds a 1.2% mindshare in the category. Microsoft is ranked #11 in FT , with an average rating of 8.3, and holds a 1.6% mindshare. Additionally, 85% of Inflectra users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 96% of Microsoft users who would recommend it.

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Executive Summary

We performed a comparison between Inflectra Rapise and Visual Studio Test Professional based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two Test Automation Tools solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.

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Categories and Ranking

Inflectra Rapise

Average Rating

7.2

Reviews Sentiment

6.9

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Robotic Process Automation (RPA) (42nd), Test Automation Tools (26th), AI Quality Assurance (5th)

Visual Studio Test Professi...

Average Rating

8.4

Reviews Sentiment

7.1

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Functional Testing Tools (11th), Test Management Tools (6th)

Mindshare comparison

While both are Quality Assurance solutions, they serve different purposes. Inflectra Rapise is designed for Test Automation Tools and holds a mindshare of 1.2%, up 0.1% compared to last year.
Visual Studio Test Professional, on the other hand, focuses on Functional Testing Tools, holds 1.6% mindshare, up 0.6% since last year.

Test Automation Tools Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
Inflectra Rapise	1.2%
Tricentis Tosca	13.4%
OpenText Functional Testing	6.5%
Other	78.9%

Test Automation Tools

Functional Testing Tools Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
Visual Studio Test Professional	1.6%
Tricentis Tosca	12.0%
BrowserStack	6.8%
Other	79.6%

Functional Testing Tools

Featured Reviews

WIllWorley

Software Consultant at The New Humanitarian

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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Payel Saha

Test Automation Architect at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees

Integrated collaboration with automated test management has improved our agile workflows and continuously supports quality reporting

Visual Studio Test Professional could be improved as earlier we had flexibility in automation testing with TFS, which became a bit difficult moving to Azure DevOps. Additionally, in Visual Studio Code, we have an agent mode for GitHub Copilot, which is very helpful in testing or development phases, while Visual Studio's GitHub Copilot is a bit tricky and sometimes does not provide my desired output.For future improvements, I would like to see prompt fixing, as currently, if something goes wrong in Visual Studio, the fixing options are not always correct. If that intelligence is embedded, it would be very helpful.

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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

"We saved thousands of dollars because the Rapise implementation gave us 30 or more executions for every release compared to three or four, so huge savings on manual testing effort plus easy detection of defects is very cost effective."

"The most valuable feature of the solution is its versatility."

"Rapise is a good automation tool that's easy to use and learn, and you can share scripts as a team, which is very helpful."

"It's incredible but the support and maintenance of Inflectra Rapise's scripts is less than 30% of the effort that was involved in maintaining Selenium, it is very easy and this is the reason that we are switching everything that needs handling from Selenium to Inflectra Rapise, as it is easy to maintain and provides a benefit in cost and efforts with a 90% reduction factor in the maintenance of the scripts."

"The scripting of this tool is easy and user friendly."

"The initial setup was straightforward; it wasn't complex at all, and we found it nice and easy."

"The first time I used Rapise I completed the automation scripts for a full application in a day and I was shocked how easy it was."

"It's pretty straightforward to set up."

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"I was satisfied with the support given by customer service."

"What I like most about Visual Studio Test Professional is the way people publish templates and publish integration."

"The most valuable features of the solution are its ease of use and availability."

"The user interface is very friendly."

"It is a very common and strong product. A lot of support is available for this product."

"The documentation is easy, and it helps us solve our problems."

"Microsoft programs are usually very easy and straightforward to install."

"The most valuable features are tools like IntelliSense and ReSharper."

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Cons

"It has some stability issues where the tool crashes sometimes on Windows 10."

"When there are failures in a nightly run of batches of scripts, it can create a blocking situation where all the following scripts will fail due to unexpected results."

"What I have noticed about Rapise is that sometimes when you keep on using the same script, it fails many times."

"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."

"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."

"I faced one problem where it can't validate the colour of images and text. Also, it could not automate the mobile app, and this needs to be included."

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"Visual Studio Test Professional needs to improve its scalability."

"The service right now is far too expensive."

"The solution’s stability could be improved."

"One of the problems with this solution is you need to be highly technically skilled to operate it, it is not for everyone."

"Visual Studio Test Professional is a little pricey."

"It is not good in terms of performance. When you open Visual Studio, you have to wait for a while to process your code."

"The data flow can be improved."

"Visual Studio Test Professional could improve by having better integration with external databases."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"We pay no more than $50 annually for support of each one of the licenses."

"I rate the product's price an eight on a scale of one to ten, where ten means very good pricing."

"We have licensing for Visual Studio Community edition."

"The tool is expensive in my region."

"Visual Studio Test Professional is not an expensive solution."

"The product is very expensive."

"The tool is affordable."

"The pricing is expensive."

"There are two versions of Visual Studio Test Professional: Community and Professional. We are currently using the Community version, but if we start working on a commercial product, we will consider upgrading to the Professional version. We need to identify how we will proceed with our projects, and based on that, we will decide on our licensing."

"Visual Studio Test Professional is a very expensive solution."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Comms Service Provider

13%

Computer Software Company

10%

Construction Company

Performing Arts

Construction Company

16%

Marketing Services Firm

12%

Manufacturing Company

12%

Performing Arts

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	4
Midsize Enterprise	2
Large Enterprise	2

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	15
Midsize Enterprise	14
Large Enterprise	24

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Also Known As

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Overview

Inflectra Rapise is a robust software testing tool designed to automate testing for desktop, mobile, and web applications. It offers flexibility for testing scenarios and supports both functional and regression testing, suited for end-to-end test management needs.

Inflectra Rapise integrates seamlessly with existing technologies, providing a comprehensive environment for test automation. With its scriptless test automation approach, users can rapidly create tests without needing deep programming skills. This empowers teams to improve productivity and efficiency. Rapise's user-friendly interface and its ability to handle complex testing scenarios make it a preferred choice among testing professionals.

What are the critical features of Inflectra Rapise?

Keyword-Driven Testing: Enables easy reuse of test scripts with minimal effort.
Web Services Testing: Supports verification of web API performance and reliability.
Cross-Browser Support: Allows testing across different web browsers to ensure compatibility.
Data-Driven Testing: Facilitates the execution of tests with multiple data sets for thorough coverage.
Mobile Testing Support: Provides testing capabilities for iOS and Android applications.

What benefits should users look for?

Reduced Testing Time: Increased automation reduces the need for manual testing, saving time and resources.
Improved Accuracy: Automation minimizes human error, leading to more reliable testing outcomes.
Enhanced Collaboration: Easy integration with team collaboration tools enhances communication.
Scalability: Adapts to different project sizes and complexities, ensuring versatile use.

Inflectra Rapise is implemented across numerous industries, including finance, healthcare, and retail, where precise and efficient software testing is crucial. Its adaptability means it can meet diverse testing requirements, making it indispensable for projects demanding rigorous QA processes.

Inflectra

Visual Studio Professional Edition provides an IDE for all supported development languages. As of Visual Studio 2010, the Standard edition was dropped. MSDN support is available as MSDN Essentials or the full MSDN library depending on licensing. It supports XML and XSLT editing, and can create deployment packages that only use ClickOnce and MSI. It includes tools like Server Explorer and integration with Microsoft SQL Server also. Windows Mobile development support was included in Visual Studio 2005 Standard, however, with Visual Studio 2008, it is only available in Professional and higher editions. Windows Phone 7 development support was added to all editions in Visual Studio 2010. Development for Windows Mobile is no longer supported in Visual Studio 2010; it is superseded by Windows Phone 7.

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Sample Customers

- Soflab - RegEd - Intel - US Government

Transport for Greater Manchester, Ordina, Bluegarden A/S, CLEAResult, Jet.com, OSIsoft, Australian Taxation Office, BookedOut, Tracasa

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