Oracle Application Testing Suite vs Parasoft SOAtest comparison

Oracle and Parasoft are both solutions in the Functional Testing Tools category. Oracle is ranked #25, while Parasoft is ranked #20 with an average rating of 8.0. Oracle holds a 1.2% mindshare in FT, compared to Parasoft’s 0.7% mindshare. Additionally, 83% of Oracle users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 92% of Parasoft users who would recommend it.

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Dec 18, 2024

Parasoft SOAtest and Oracle Application Testing Suite compete in the software testing tools category. Parasoft SOAtest seems to have the upper hand in API testing capabilities while Oracle Application Testing Suite excels in integration with Oracle products.

Features: Parasoft SOAtest leverages robust API testing capabilities with support for SOAP, REST services, data-driven testing, and multiple scripting languages. It provides seamless integration and virtualization for comprehensive testing scenarios. Oracle Application Testing Suite integrates well with Oracle products, offering functional, load, and performance testing within Oracle ecosystems. It provides load testing with monitoring features and a user-friendly interface for creating customized testing scenarios.

Room for Improvement: Parasoft SOAtest needs enhancements in reporting, a more intuitive interface, and improved support for complex integrations. Additionally, expanding community resources could aid usability. Oracle Application Testing Suite should enhance cross-platform support, especially for desktop applications, and streamline licensing policies for easier management and automation needs.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Both products offer flexible deployment options, including hybrid cloud environments. Parasoft SOAtest's technical support can have delays in response, whereas Oracle's straightforward licensing and integration with Oracle products enhance its customer experience and attractiveness.

Pricing and ROI: While Parasoft SOAtest is more expensive due to its feature set, it justifies the cost for comprehensive testing requirements. Oracle Application Testing Suite is considered cost-effective for Oracle environments and often features within broader Oracle packages, providing accessible integration and enhanced return on investment.

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Categories and Ranking

Oracle Application Testing ...

Ranking in Functional Testing Tools

25th

Average Rating

7.8

Reviews Sentiment

7.0

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Performance Testing Tools (14th), Load Testing Tools (15th)

Parasoft SOAtest

Ranking in Functional Testing Tools

20th

Average Rating

8.2

Reviews Sentiment

7.1

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Static Application Security Testing (SAST) (28th), API Testing Tools (11th), Test Automation Tools (21st)

Mindshare comparison

As of May 2025, in the Functional Testing Tools category, the mindshare of Oracle Application Testing Suite is 1.2%, down from 1.2% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Parasoft SOAtest is 0.7%, down from 0.7% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

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Rishabh-Sharma

Senior Engineer at Cignity Technology

Requires little maintenance, is stable, and easy to deploy

Oracle Application Testing Suite can improve by covering more browsers as compared to other solutions because they're considering the Edge browser as well, but the solution is working on different Windows operating platforms. For example, in our current Windows 2012 R2 server, if I want to automate the Edge browser, I need to upgrade that particular Windows to Windows 10.1 or some other Windows platform, because it's not supported in Windows 2012 feature. That is an issue. If cross-browsers can be incorporated, then support should be provided. There should be a single operating system where everything can be incorporated. I have faced issues with some indexing items. For example, the solution is able to derive some properties from the screen, such as button locations or text locations, but there are some elements, for example, unnamed buttons or text, where there is no name or ID or any other identifying information. Indexing doesn't always work, and we have to go to those elements manually and inspect them to determine their class, and then input that information into the system.

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Ajit Kumar Rout

Sr Quality Assurance Engineer at Wabtec Industrial

Good API testing and RIT feature; clarity could be improved

In general, this is a hassle free, user friendly tool and it doesn't require much knowledge if you're using the manual testing. Automated testing is also good but requires some knowledge in that field. It has some great features. It's a good tool compared to some of the other paid tools; input and output can be stored before extension and there is also a verification assessment that can be implemented by using some different methodologies inside the tool. If the licensing cost is suitable then I recommend this solution. If you have automation people with in-depth knowledge in coding that will be helpful. I rate this solution a seven out of 10.

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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

"I like the functional testing. There's a product inside OATS called OLT, Oracle Load Testing. You can do the load testing without depending on any other tool"

"We like that we don't need a separate management tool. This is a good feature. It also has an inbuilt performance tool which is on Flash. It has very good record and playback feature as well. The inspection tool is also very good. Overall, since it comes with all the three packages, it's very good."

"The graphics are very intuitive and it's very easy to get scale of development."

"The solution is scalable."

"The function test feature is valuable."

"We find the front-end interface of this solution to be very user-friendly, meaning easy navigation even for novice users."

"User friendly UI / Tree view to work with adding steps."

"We do not need a separate test management tool because we have there is a management tool. That is a very good feature. Secondly, it has an inbuilt performance testing tool, which is on flash. It has very good record and playback features as well. And apart from that, there is a good inspection feature. Since it comes with all of the packages, it's very good."

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"They have a feature where they can record traffic and create tests on the report traffic."

"Technical support is helpful."

"Automatic testing is the most valuable feature."

"Since the solution has both command line and automation options, it generates good reports."

"One of the most valuable features I found in Parasoft SOAtest is its ability to extend the product."

"We have seen a return on investment."

"Generating new messages, based on the existing .EDN and .XML messages, is a crucial part or the testing project that I’m currently in."

"The solution is scalable."

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Cons

"To provide test automation support for other products like SAP, Windows and Java Applications when it comes to Functional Test Automation testing."

"Licensing policies could be more intuitive."

"The dashboards need to be simplified and made more user-friendly."

"Oracle Application Testing Suite does encounter some lag. When I am trying to record something, the tool gets stuck."

"If there's a feature we want in OATS that's missing and we report that to Oracle, it takes a long time."

"We would like to see the instruction documentation made into video or audio formats, to help new users get used to the modules."

"I have faced issues with some indexing items."

"Lacks patches for new OS systems and doesn't work on a Mac."

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"The feedback that we received from the DevOps of our organization was that the tool was a little heavy from the transformation perspective."

"Compatibility with HTTP 1.1 and TLS 1.2 needs to be improved."

"One area that could use improvement is the cryptography capabilities in Parasoft SOAtest. It did not support enough of the protocols or cryptography formats we needed, which led us to create our own solutions."

"UI testing should be more in-depth."

"During the process of working with SOAtest and building test cases, the .TST files will grow. A negative side effect is that saving your changes takes more time."

"The summary reports could be improved."

"Parasoft SOAtest has an internal refresh function where you can refresh the software to show the changes you’ve made in your projects. Unfortunately this function does not work properly, because it often does not show the changes after you’ve hit te refresh button a few times."

"Tuning the tool takes time because it gives quite a long list of warnings."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"The complete package, including load testing and performance analysis, has a licensing fee."

"Customers need to negotiate properly to get the tool at a lower price."

"There are no costs in addition to the standard licensing fees."

"The price of the Oracle Application Testing Suite is not expensive. It is less expensive than other solutions."

"ORACLE is giving at a very competitive rates to all its customers, and its a simple licensing process."

"I think it would be a great step to decrease the price of the licenses."

"The cost of Parasoft seems to have gotten higher with a projection that wasn't really stipulated for our company. They've done a tremendous job at negotiating those deals."

"It is an expensive product, so think carefully about whether it fits your purposes and is the right tool for you."

"They do have a confusing licensing structure."

"The license price is a little expensive, but it provides a better outcome in terms of the end-to-end automation process."

"From what I understand, Parasoft SOAtest isn't the cheapest option. But it has a lot to offer."

"The price is around $5,000 USD."

"We are completed satisfied with Parasoft SOAtest. The ROI is more than 95%."

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Top Industries

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Government

17%

Computer Software Company

16%

Manufacturing Company

Financial Services Firm

24%

Manufacturing Company

16%

Computer Software Company

11%

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What do you like most about Parasoft SOAtest?

Since the solution has both command line and automation options, it generates good reports.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Parasoft SOAtest?

Parasoft SOAtest is expensive, but it was acquired because the company was dissatisfied with Quick Test Pro. The new management does not want subscription tools around, aiming for scripted tests us...

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What needs improvement with Parasoft SOAtest?

One area that could use improvement is the cryptography capabilities in Parasoft SOAtest. It did not support enough of the protocols or cryptography formats we needed, which led us to create our ow...

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Also Known As

OATS

SOAtest

Overview

Application Testing Suite is a comprehensive, integrated testing solution that ensures the quality, scalability, and availability of your Web applications, Web Services, packaged Oracle Applications and Oracle databases.

Oracle

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.

Parasoft

Sample Customers

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