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Categories and Ranking

Original Software TestDrive
Ranking in Test Automation Tools
39th
Average Rating
0.0
Number of Reviews
0
Ranking in other categories
Regression Testing Tools (23rd)
Parasoft SOAtest
Ranking in Test Automation Tools
18th
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
7.1
Number of Reviews
31
Ranking in other categories
Static Application Security Testing (SAST) (25th), Functional Testing Tools (19th), API Testing Tools (11th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of July 2025, in the Test Automation Tools category, the mindshare of Original Software TestDrive is 0.2%, down from 0.2% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Parasoft SOAtest is 0.5%, up from 0.4% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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Milind Parab - PeerSpot reviewer
A stable solution that can be used for automotive compliance and generates good reports
Tuning the tool takes time because it gives quite a long list of warnings. Going through that is a challenge. It only happens in the initial stage when we are setting up the tool, but it can be improved. Parasoft SOAtest could add code coverage, which will help us do the coverage in a single tool.
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Top Industries

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Financial Services Firm
24%
Manufacturing Company
15%
Computer Software Company
11%
University
5%
 

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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.
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...
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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Marstons Plc, Edrington, CertainTeed, Macerich, Enzen, Unilever
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