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Informatica Test Data Management (TDM) vs Tricentis Tosca comparison

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We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Categories and Ranking

Informatica Test Data Manag...
Average Rating
7.8
Reviews Sentiment
6.0
Number of Reviews
13
Ranking in other categories
Test Data Management (5th)
Tricentis Tosca
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
6.6
Number of Reviews
114
Ranking in other categories
Service Virtualization (2nd), Functional Testing Tools (1st), Mobile App Testing Tools (2nd), Regression Testing Tools (1st), API Testing Tools (5th), Test Automation Tools (1st)
 

Featured Reviews

Raj Sethupathi - PeerSpot reviewer
Data Integration Consultant GCP/AWS at a consultancy with 10,001+ employees
Seamlessly connects with the ETL engine and has its own policy pack, reducing the need for custom coding
I've only worked with versions 9.7 and 10.5.1, and I'm not familiar with the newest features in the current version, 10.5.1. However, I'm sure they have incorporated AI capabilities, as that is the current industry trend. It is this new buzzword. Informatica itself introduced CLAIRE AI. I am four versions behind. So, it would be good if I upgraded. Plus, Informatica has rebranded this TDM. It's not even originally from Informatica. They purchased the company that makes the application around 2010. Informatica has purchased so many companies for different purposes, like business-to-business, test data management, and more. They change the trade name so frequently. It used to be ILM, Informatica Lifecycle Management, then they changed it to something else, then Test Data Management, and then Security Governance and Policy Management or something like that. It's all different names for the same product. Frequent rebranding and name changes can create confusion for customers.
AKSHAYRATHI - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior engineer at Nagarro
End-to-end regression automation has accelerated delivery and now secures complex test data
I think Tosca can be improved, particularly in AI capabilities because right now Tosca does not have any strong API capabilities. It has some AI features in the newer version, but many organizations have not adopted these due to version-specific problems, as some are still using older versions. From an AI point of view, they can enhance reliability since the world is moving towards AI, and every tool must be integrated. While Tosca has made attempts, I have not used them and they are not widely adopted, so they are stuck in the testing phase in my organization. I would also mention that while I am currently using Tosca Mobile, the loading part and connectivity issues need improvement. They should better integrate AI features that are already present but not widely used across many organizations. Reliability on the AI aspect needs enhancement for practical application. From the perspective of governance and security, I believe Tosca can develop its own LLM or leverage third-party LLMs while maintaining security and risk management regarding client data. Many companies prefer using Tosca due to data security, which is crucial. An in-house LLM could significantly enhance its debugging power and provide helpful solutions upon test case failure.

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"The tool enabled us to leverage Teradata Parallel Transporter to write the masked data efficiently to our Teradata warehouse."
"Informatica’s support for the entire platform is very good and this product is no exception."
"Informatica TDM is also developer-friendly, making it easy for ETL developers to pick up and use without extensive training."
"A very user friendly tool and it’s not mandatory to be technical to use it."
"Informatica is highly scalable."
"Organizations working on different projects can benefit from this tool."
"The customer service and support are very responsive."
"It is an excellent product."
"For a manual tester who wants to become an automation specialist with no programming skills, this is the right tool for the future."
"The initial setup was straightforward."
"The solution has plenty of features compared to other solutions."
"Overall, this is a good product and I definitely recommend it."
"The low code is the best feature, and clients like it."
"The automation engine is very strong, and it is very competitive in the market in terms of features. They develop a lot of features."
"It is easy to maintain and easy to automate, no coding skills are required to automate, and it is also easy in terms of transferring knowledge and skills."
"I would recommend this solution to others."
 

Cons

"The interface design needs improvement. Sometimes it’s a bit cumbersome."
"Data discovery and the built in policy packs are very simple; they need stronger ones."
"They have to create more transformations that can be utilized in the tool."
"It should enable DevOps in CI/CD environments There should be compatibility with big data in SAP environments: These are most widely used in the enterprise level of the organization"
"Frequent rebranding and name changes can create confusion for customers."
"Informatica has a data governance suite, and at the moment, there is no connection between the data governance elements, such as the data catalog, and the Informatica Test Data Management software. For example, the data discovery which is part of both solutions is two separate things. If you have a data discovery in the data catalog, then we cannot use it for Informatica Test Data Management purposes and vice versa. The same software vendor, has two different products, with the same functionality. There's was no need to separate things. This is something which was a problem in a use case of the customer where this was the reason why they didn't choose the Informatica solution."
"Probably the ideal time testing site, utilizing self-service for real-time testing, could be an area for improvement."
"Informatica has a data governance suite, and at the moment, there is no connection between the data governance elements, such as the data catalog, and the Informatica Test Data Management software."
"So far, all our issues have had to do with our unfamiliarity with the product."
"The product's test case management functionality needs enhancement."
"Scaling can be tedious."
"Because of expensive licenses, if your company is new to the market, do not start a business using Tosca if you expect slow growth - use cheaper solutions instead, and switch to Tosca once you are overwhelmed with projects and work."
"It would be of great help if they can fix the loading or performance issues."
"Upgrading from one version to another requires maintenance and rework in existing scripts. This is too much for my taste."
"The support from Tricentis Tosca needs to be improved. I have not been happy with their support."
"The source controls that are in Tricentis Tosca have some problems. For example, if you use Selenium or use Java-based application, it's easy to match code from two developers. However, if you're a developer and going to look at Tricentis Tosca, it's very difficult to use the source control measure."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"It's expensive because the license needs to be bought for some time period. It's not pay as you go."
"The cost is not an issue for enterprises, but for smaller businesses, it could be."
"Expensive, but for long-term projects, it is paying back."
"If you are purchasing less than five licenses, then the pricing is high. On a scale from one to ten, with one being low and ten being high pricing, I would rate this solution at eight."
"The price of Tricentis Tosca is approximately Є10,000 for one license. However, it used to be much cheaper, but they changed their license structure. It used to be a structure where if you bought a license you would receive one year of free support and maintenance. Now they only have a yearly license, and that is expensive."
"Tricentis Tosca is an expensive solution and there is an annual license required. The whole licensing process is confusing and it could be made easier."
"It is expensive. There is also the training cost, but it does speed up the process. So, you get a return on investment."
"I am satisfied with the cost."
"My understanding is that it's an expensive product, although I don't know the specifics with regards to pricing."
"The pricing and licensing of Tricentis Tosca were alright. Many customers look for end-to-end enterprise solutions, there were not many challenges with the pricing. However, the customers who are coming from Selenium or similar, feel they're paying a premium for this Tricentis Tosca license. If the right person is there for the implementation of the Tricentis Tosca, then it is one of the best tools in the market."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
17%
Insurance Company
10%
Outsourcing Company
10%
Comms Service Provider
8%
Manufacturing Company
11%
Financial Services Firm
10%
Outsourcing Company
7%
Computer Software Company
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business3
Midsize Enterprise1
Large Enterprise10
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business23
Midsize Enterprise24
Large Enterprise75
 

Questions from the Community

What needs improvement with Informatica Test Data Management (TDM)?
A lot of improvement is needed, mainly due to the fact that the tool is very slow. There are numerous issues, and we have reported these to the Informatica vendor. They don't seem to be focusing mu...
What is your primary use case for Informatica Test Data Management (TDM)?
We cannot provide production data to our testing teams, so we use TDM to encrypt or mask the data and create a copy for them. Many teams rely on our data, and TDM helps maintain data security by ma...
What advice do you have for others considering Informatica Test Data Management (TDM)?
TDM is a worthwhile recommendation if the customer is interested, but for small-scale companies that do not want to spend a lot, it might be too costly. I'd rate the solution seven out of ten.
How does Micro Focus UFT One compare to Tricentis Tosca?
We reviewed MicroFocus UFT One but ultimately chose to use Tricentis Tosca because we needed API testing. MicroFocus UFT is a performance and functional testing tool. We tested it, and it was well...
How does Tricentis Tosca compare with Worksoft Certify?
Tosca fulfills our business needs better because it is an end-to-end solution across technologies. We like that it is scriptless, so even non-experienced staff can use it. To put it simply, with To...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Tricentis Tosca?
The pricing for Tricentis Tosca is extremely high, and I rate it as ten in terms of expense. It is really pricey in the market, making it more suitable for large enterprises rather than small or me...
 

Also Known As

Informatica TDM
Orchestrated Service Virtualization
 

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