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Inflectra SpiraTest vs SpecFlow comparison

Inflectra and Tricentis are both solutions in the Test Management Tools category. Inflectra is ranked #25, while Tricentis is ranked #12 with an average rating of 7.5. Inflectra holds a 0.8% mindshare in TMT, compared to Tricentis’s 1.7% mindshare. Additionally, 76% of Inflectra users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 75% of Tricentis users who would recommend it.
Inflectra SpiraTest
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76% willing to recommend
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75% willing to recommend
 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Sep 16, 2024

Inflectra SpiraTest and SpecFlow are effective tools in software testing and requirements management. Inflectra SpiraTest appears to have the upper hand due to its comprehensive feature set.

Features: Inflectra SpiraTest offers test management, requirements tracking, and issue tracking. It integrates well with other systems and has customizable workflows. SpecFlow focuses on BDD and integrates seamlessly with .NET and Visual Studio. It's preferred by developers in those environments for its specialized tools for BDD.

Room for Improvement: Inflectra SpiraTest could improve its reporting functionalities and performance with large datasets. Users also mention its speed needs enhancement. SpecFlow could benefit from better documentation and support for more diverse BDD scenarios. User guidance and expanding BDD capabilities are also areas for enhancement.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Inflectra SpiraTest is straightforward to deploy and has strong customer service support, offering responsive assistance and thorough integration guidance. SpecFlow’s deployment is simplified due to its .NET focus, but users report mixed experiences with customer service.

Pricing and ROI: Inflectra SpiraTest is cost-effective with a clear ROI owing to its extensive test management capabilities. SpecFlow offers a good ROI mainly for BDD-focused projects but may not provide the same value for broader applications as SpiraTest.

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Categories and Ranking

Inflectra SpiraTest
Ranking in Test Management Tools
25th
Average Rating
7.4
Reviews Sentiment
6.5
Number of Reviews
25
Ranking in other categories
Application Requirements Management (12th)
SpecFlow
Ranking in Test Management Tools
12th
Average Rating
7.2
Reviews Sentiment
7.1
Number of Reviews
4
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of May 2025, in the Test Management Tools category, the mindshare of Inflectra SpiraTest is 0.8%, down from 1.0% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of SpecFlow is 1.7%, up from 1.6% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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Jason Lopez - PeerSpot reviewer
Intuitive enough and easy to learn, but in terms of folder organization, it could be better
Inflectra SpiraTest is the new kid on the block compared to Jira and Azure. Still, when I started exploring the tool, I realized that it was no different from other tools I've used in the past, but it all boils down to adaptability because the features would always be more or less the same. I found Inflectra SpiraTest intuitive enough. It's also easy to learn, so this is what I like about it.
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KreshenAmourdon - PeerSpot reviewer
An automation solution with good integration capabilities that needs to focus on providing an option for chain testing to its users
In our company, we need to maintain the scripts of the product daily, and in case of failures, we need to check out the scripts. I would recommend the product to those planning to use it based on both they are planning to build. If you are going for unit testing or small scripts, then you can go with SpecFlow. I don't have much experience with the solution. It is a good and straightforward product. It is also an easy-to-use and user-friendly product that can easily adapt to any framework. I rate the overall solution a seven out of ten.
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Quotes from Members

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Pros

"The features of this product most valuable to me were the test case management and the visual status, by which it was displayed."
"The reporting functionality helps vendors and technical resources identify bugs and issues that need to be addressed. The simple dashboard-style home page makes training end-user testers simple and straightforward. The actual testing UI is VERY straightforward and very intuitive for the end-users that test the system since very often we pull from business and operational users to help test new systems."
"We were able to add a step-by-step procedure for someone to follow to assist in testing."
"I found Inflectra SpiraTest intuitive enough. It's also easy to learn, so this is what I like about it."
"The user-friendly features are the most valuable. For example, migration of requirements and migration of test cases and the creation of traceability. You have various reports that you need. The plug-ins that are available to connect with the other tools."
"The ability to reuse test cases already used across projects is the most valuable feature of this solution. We don't need to create new ones."
"Inflectra SpiraTest has a lot of functionality, which is good."
"The initial setup is easy."
"SpecFlow's best feature is the ability to add additional layers to the programming."
"The most valuable feature of the solution is unit testing...It is also an easy-to-use and user-friendly product that can easily adapt to any framework."
"One of the most valuable features of SpecFlow for us is its risk identification capabilities."
 

Cons

"Two areas that can stand improvement: integration with third party products and making it more intuitive."
"Being able to add scripting for testing can and does save a lot of time. When you are able to just ‘run’ a test case rather than manually add it and run it."
"The UI for managing test cases, test sets, test runs could be a little more integrated, currently, these feel disjointed at times and confusing. Also, the test steps page needs to display the test steps closer to the top of the UI so as to not have to scroll down to find."
"The user interface is slightly complicated and not very consistent. It could be more user friendly."
"It should develop integration with JIRA. We have some complexities which caused us not to decide to integrate it with our JIRA, like synchronous data."
"The folder organization in Inflectra SpiraTest could be better, though I cannot comment whether that is structure-related. Most of what I need would probably be in the tool, but as a test manager, I need to be able to create dashboards and reports easily."
"Migrating is not very easy. It depends on the organization, how efficient and effective the decision-making process is. The plug-ins should be easier and more integrated rather than the user trying to integrate the tools which are more popular, like Jira et al."
"Regarding improvement, it would be good if SpecFlow could provide chain testing, which it currently doesn't allow."
"SpecFlow's installation and configuration can be a bit challenging due to its flexibility as an open-source tool."
"SpecFlow would be improved with the addition of functionality reporting, which would be really helpful for automation testing."
"I'd prefer in TFS if we could be writing test cases, not in the old classical version. We should be writing in Gherkin and then automatically have it convert that Gherkin test case into SpecFlow feature files."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The pricing was excellent. I would recommend the enterprise solution."
"I Googled the pricing for Inflectra SpiraTest, and it's about $4,000 annually."
"SpecFlow is open-source and free of charge."
"SpecFlow is an open-source product."
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Top Industries

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Computer Software Company
18%
Financial Services Firm
16%
Manufacturing Company
13%
Real Estate/Law Firm
8%
Computer Software Company
14%
Healthcare Company
13%
Financial Services Firm
12%
Manufacturing Company
9%
 

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What do you like most about SpecFlow?
One of the most valuable features of SpecFlow for us is its risk identification capabilities.
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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for SpecFlow?
SpecFlow is an open-source product. You just use SpecFlow's plugin capabilities or add it to your existing framework.
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What needs improvement with SpecFlow?
In terms of improvement, SpecFlow's installation and configuration can be a bit challenging due to its flexibility as an open-source tool. While it offers a balanced flexibility, setting it up migh...
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Also Known As

SpiraTest, Spira
SpecFlow+
 

Overview

SpiraTest is an integrated Requirements and Quality Management solution that manages your project's Requirements, Test Cases, Releases, Defects and Issues in one environment, with complete traceability throughout. After defining your project's requirements, you generate the test cases and test steps that validate the functionality. The test execution modules allows users to run through the tests, logging defects/issues as they go. SpiraTest is Fully Web-Based. Free 30-Day Trial.
Inflectra

SpecFlow is a testing framework that supports Behaviour Driven Development (BDD). It lets us define application behavior in plain meaningful English text using a simple grammar defined by a language called Gherkin.

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Sample Customers

- Morningstar - Deutsch Bank - Sopra Group - Booz Allen & Hamilton - UBS - US Government
Microsoft, Caterpillar, Siemens, Charles Schwab, IBM, Deloitte, Accenture, Philips, Dell, Deutsche Bank
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