Parasoft SOAtest and LambdaTest compete in the test automation category, each offering distinct advantages for different testing needs. SOAtest holds an upper hand in functional test scenario setup due to its protocol and scripting language support, but LambdaTest excels with its cross-browser testing and responsiveness.
Features: Parasoft SOAtest offers excellent support for setting up functional test scenarios, supports various protocols and scripting languages, and integrates well with source control tools. It also provides data-driven testing and end-to-end test orchestration capabilities. LambdaTest provides extensive cross-browser testing with real-time testing on many browser and OS combinations, seamless CI/CD tool integration, and geolocation testing. Its standout features include automation insights and efficient parallel test execution.
Room for Improvement: Parasoft SOAtest requires enhanced user-friendliness, improved reporting, and better external tool integration. Users note issues like frequent workspace refreshes and slow performance. LambdaTest needs to expand mobile app testing capabilities and improve dashboard analytics. Its real device support and advanced analytics require enhancement.
Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Parasoft SOAtest is mainly deployed on-premises with reliable technical support, though complex scenarios may cause delays. LambdaTest is cloud-based, offering quick customer service responses and robust support. Parasoft's support is highly rated, while LambdaTest's cloud deployment provides greater flexibility.
Pricing and ROI: Parasoft SOAtest, perceived as expensive, is valued for its extensive API testing functionalities, offering significant ROI for comprehensive test processes despite licensing cost concerns. LambdaTest is seen as more affordable, with flexible pricing plans including free tiers, providing good ROI and cost-effectiveness compared to other cloud testing platforms.
LambdaTest is a cloud-based cross browser testing platform that helps enterprises run web automation tests at scale (through parallel testing).
**Selenium Automation Grid and Cypress CLI on LambdaTest**
You can attain better browser coverage by running tests across 2,000+ different browsers, devices, and operating systems online. LambdaTest provides a secure, scalable, and reliable cloud-based Selenium Grid that helps run Selenium tests at a faster pace.
The Cypress CLI on LambdaTest, helps you expand Cypress test coverage to 40+ browser versions across Windows and macOS platforms.
Along with automation testing, you can also perform manual tests, visual UI tests, and real-time tests.
**LT Browser - Responsive Web Testing**
Additionally, LambdaTest also offers LT browser - a path-breaking developer-oriented tool that helps assess the responsiveness of your website. LT Browser eases the task of mobile testing as responsive tests can run against 50+ different device resolutions.
You can also create custom device (or viewports) and test localhost URL without any extensions (or tunnels).
**Key Features of LambdaTest Platform**
1. Selenium Web Testing Automation.
2. Selenium Grid For Mobile Web-Automation Testing.
3. Run Cypress Tests Across 40+ Browser Versions Of Chrome, Firefox, and Edge.
4. Parallel Testing For Faster Go To Market Launch.
5. Continuous Testing with Continuous Integration Tools (e.g. Jenkins, Circle CI, GitLab CI, etc.).
6. Live Interactive Browser Compatibility Testing.
7. Scroll Sync To Test Two Viewports Simultaneously Using LT Browser App.
8. Faster Automated Screenshot Testing.
9. API For Continuous Testing.
Parasoft SOAtest delivers fully integrated API and web service testing capabilities that automate end-to-end functional API testing. Streamline automated testing with advanced codeless test creation for applications with multiple interfaces (REST & SOAP APIs, microservices, databases, and more).
SOAtest reduces the risk of security breaches and performance outages by transforming functional testing artifacts into security and load equivalents. Such reuse, along with continuous monitoring of APIs for change, allows faster and more efficient testing.
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