Perfecto vs ReadyAPI Test comparison

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Perforce and SmartBear are both solutions in the Functional Testing Tools category. Perforce is ranked #19, while SmartBear is ranked #20. Perforce holds a 2.3% mindshare in FT, compared to SmartBear’s 2.3% mindshare. Additionally, 88% of Perforce users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 93% of SmartBear users who would recommend it.

Perfecto

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Dec 18, 2024

Perfecto and ReadyAPI Test both compete in the software testing category. Perfecto seems to have the upper hand in cross-platform support and real-time access to new devices, while ReadyAPI Test stands out in API testing features and an easy-to-use interface.

Features: Perfecto is praised for its cloud-based architecture, allowing extensive cross-platform testing and video recording features, essential for remote teams. The tool supports both Appium and Selenium integration, which is a strong point for automated testing. Perfecto's real-time access to new devices ensures teams can keep up with market changes. ReadyAPI Test excels with its simplified API testing setup, providing mock services and advanced scripting capabilities. The data-driven testing feature enhances test coverage and flexibility. A user-friendly interface makes ReadyAPI Test easily accessible to technical and non-technical users.

Room for Improvement: Perfecto could see gains in performance improvements for iOS, as well as better reporting through machine learning insights. Enhancing speed and device reliability, particularly for cloud operations, would improve user experience. Greater integration with other test management tools would expand its functionality. ReadyAPI Test would benefit from enhanced stability and scalability, bringing more graphical elements to reports, and addressing challenges with licensing complexity and costs.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Perfecto offers flexible deployment options including public, private, and hybrid cloud solutions, which is versatile for different organizational needs. Its customer service is highly rated for its responsiveness and technical support, which enhances its overall offering. ReadyAPI Test, primarily an on-premises solution, may not offer the same flexibility but receives favorable reviews for technical support. However, Perfecto stands out for its superior customer interactions and effective support system.

Pricing and ROI: Perfecto's pricing is on the higher side, especially for private cloud scenarios, but users often find the investment worthwhile due to the robust support and device availability, which minimizes the necessity for physical devices and infrastructure. Significant ROI is achieved through efficient device pool management and reduced test execution times. In contrast, ReadyAPI Test's pricing is considered high, with concerns that it may not be justified by its offerings. Despite this, its comprehensive API testing capabilities offer value, but cost considerations are vital when assessing its advanced features and integrations.

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Categories and Ranking

Perfecto

Ranking in Functional Testing Tools

19th

Average Rating

8.4

Reviews Sentiment

7.4

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Performance Testing Tools (12th), Mobile App Testing Tools (5th), Test Automation Tools (21st)

ReadyAPI Test

Ranking in Functional Testing Tools

20th

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

7.0

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Regression Testing Tools (9th), API Testing Tools (15th)

Mindshare comparison

As of November 2026, in the Functional Testing Tools category, the mindshare of Perfecto is 2.3%, down from 4.0% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of ReadyAPI Test is 2.3%, up from 1.1% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Functional Testing Tools Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
Perfecto	2.3%
ReadyAPI Test	2.3%
Other	95.4%

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reviewer1963857

Head of Quality at a comms service provider with 1,001-5,000 employees

The network testing can be accessed from anywhere in the world, but the UI needs revamping

Recently, the network testing component where we can use Perfecto on devices has been the most valuable feature. There is very little competition out there in this regard. We use it for 4G and 5G testing of launched 5G and 4G brands. So, the network testing can be accessed from anywhere in the world. That is very valuable for us. Perfecto is very good when it comes to executing cross-platform testing. We have just gotten started on cross-browser testing. We already use Perfecto for the native-application testing on multiple devices. I think now we also use Perfecto for browser-related testing. So, all the cross-browser testing works well. We got a couple of licenses that we use. We can mostly see usage over time using the device logs. This is what matters the most to us, e.g., what team is using a device for how long. We use Cypress, and it supports it quite well. We use APM, and it also supports that quite well. We used to use the native quantum framework as well in the past, which was obviously well-supported, but now we have moved onto Cypress and APM. Also, we have Applitools, which is not open source, but a paid proprietary tool.

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Luis Sanchez

Senior Quality Assurance Test Engineer at Dormakaba

Helps in data, regression, performance, security, and functional testing

ReadyAPI Test needs to improve its reporting. While reports provide essential information when issues arise, or tests fail, having more graphical representations directly within the reports would be beneficial. It needs to improve stability and scalability as well. The tool's support is slow, and takes months to reach a solution.

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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

"It has saved hours of manual testing time, costs and efforts."

"Perfecto is part of our testing life; when we test, we do it in Perfecto, and without it, our team would not be able to perform testing on mobile devices."

"There are a whole bunch of things that I like about the solution, but I really love the interaction it has with mobile devices, the testing capabilities, as well as reporting capabilities that we get from the application. The reports are very detailed."

"Overall, it has definitely translated to cost savings and the reason is multifold."

"Their team is really great to work with. They're very flexible, and they always show care. They prioritize our work, our company, and our working relationship. I appreciate the ad hoc sessions that they schedule to provide help with troubleshooting, provide the information that we're looking for, or do a demo of a new feature that they have. They're always willing and very quick to get that scheduled for us. I appreciate that a lot."

"Mobile testing is the most valuable feature as it has reduced dependency on physical devices. We are located offshore and we don't have the physical devices, and shipping physical devices after every new release would be a difficult task. But with Perfecto, it is easy."

"I also like the reporting functions. We are constantly downloading these reports and sharing them with our final customers. They help us understand what kind of bugs are happening through the applications. The recording feature is handy because it lets us see a video of the process we run through the pipeline and discover the point at which the automation is breaking."

"Perfecto is a game-changer for us, we save at least $10,000 monthly."

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"SoapUI is uncomplicated and user-friendly."

"ReadyAPI has the power to enrich all the technical work. You can achieve any complex task using ReadyAPI. I can also do UI automation with ReadyAPI. In a few test cases, we want to check the API and the equivalent UI. I download a job and write a piece of Groovy or Java code. It's almost the same in ReadyAPI. I can do that in a single test case. ReadyAPI is a powerful tool because you can do anything you want, but only you need to download the right set of jobs and produce the right set of code."

"One of the main things that's great is the excellent integration into the DevOps tool-chain and the reuse of code between SoapUI and LoadUI."

"It's a very simple solution to use."

"Using SoapUI's automation suites to run all our test cases saved us a lot of time. Running 300 test cases takes about three to four days. When you automate all that, it takes only two to three hours."

"Great tool. Makes API testing super easy to set up and use."

"The most valuable features are that it is user-friendly, it's easy to use and easy to teach to others."

"For us this has meant increased test coverage, better system security, less test execution time and above all a greater quality product."

Cons

"If we could run an accessibility test in Perfecto against builds, it would help us a lot. Currently, that's a very manual process for us. We haven't found a tool that can do accessibility scans for iOS and doesn't depend on engineering effort. Having a feature related to that would be really awesome for us."

"There could be some improvements done on the interface. At times, there has been a bit of a struggle when finding things on the interface. A UI revamp would be a better option in future. That UI hasn't changed much in a long time, so I think they could just make it a bit better so that people could find stuff easily and intuitively."

"One improvement would be speed of execution. If it is an iOS native app, we have noticed that the speed is a bit slower. Perfecto might need to make some improvements in this area."

"Its performance should be improved. Anything to speed up the user interface would be a great help. We've had a lot of pain with their migration from a product UI that was based on Adobe Flash to the new product that is based on HTML5. Migrations like that seemed to be very painful and not a real smooth process. We're still sort of recovering from that migration from old technology to new, and we haven't got all the functionality ported over that we used to have on the old UI."

"We have had some issues with performance, which is something that should be improved."

"There was a discussion about having the capability to export the test results to a certain tool that we use in our project. If that were added it would be great not having to manually take screenshots, put them in a document, and share them on the different test management tools."

"In iOS, it needs improvements with some limitations."

"It is slow compared to physical device testing. The interactive speed could be improved."

More Perfecto cons

"I find that I'm fighting with the opportunities to order requests."

"For automation commands, it should be able to do what SmartBear is doing with ReadyAPI."

"The application has to be restarted after being used for an hour or so as it stops working after that."

"Stability has been an issue for us. It needs to be looked at and made a bit better."

"The UI should be improved a little."

"The current interface is unsatisfactory."

"SoapUI Pro could improve by having dashboards."

"We tried automation but it's not easy to integrate with the synching and some of the mission tools that we use for automated testing of APIs."

Pricing and Cost Advice

"This is an expensive solution compared to others, by 30% to 40%."

"Pricing is an area where Perfecto can do a little better. When we obtain additional licenses, we enter into negotiations with them."

"Perfecto's price is excellent compared to other products with similar features. It was the lowest of the three we evaluated. We also established a partnership with Perfecto, so they provide discounts when we sell Perfecto projects and licenses to our customers."

"It's definitely on the higher end of prices for this type of service."

"I am not sure about its pricing, but from our perspective, licensing has been easy. Anytime I have new users or requests for users that want to get added, it's a very simple process. I just give the architectural owner of the product the name and email address, and they're able to easily add a new user. We don't have any issues in regards to getting licenses, but I don't have any insights into pricing."

"Pricing-wise, it is fine. It is not as expensive as what we used to have in the past from HP, IBM, and others. It is decently priced."

"Perfecto has definitely saved us on the costs and efforts of having to maintain our own virtual test environment. We lost about 20 devices in the past to maintenance and audit. That was a massive loss for us, as a company, because we were giving devices to someone, but don't know whether we would get it back or not. Having those virtual labs, we don't need to worry about these kinds of things. We are easily saving $5,000 to $10,000 a month on device costing."

"Perfecto is about 30-40% cheaper than Device Anywhere. That was a big reason why we switched. Perfecto also solves some of the issues that we had with Device Anywhere. We have grown by 100% since we started to use Perfecto, and now we have devices roaming. When we look at the competition, we would still stick with Perfecto."

More Perfecto pricing and cost advice

"SoapUI Pro is open source but it has a subscription-based model which involves some more features. At the moment we are using the free version. The Pro version requires a license, and it is an annual license to use it."

"ReadyAPI Test is expensive, and I rate its pricing a four out of ten."

"It is free of charge."

"We have team members who are working in shifts, and it is not possible for us to utilize a single license on a single piece of hardware so that multiple team members can use it. We have to take out multiple licenses for each team member."

"The cost is not that bad."

"The Pro version can be expensive for some companies. There are no costs in addition to the licensing fees."

"My understanding is that the pricing is okay, however, that's taken care of by our procurement team. It's around $5,000 for three years."

"ReadyAPI Test is about $680 per user, per year."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Financial Services Firm

16%

Outsourcing Company

11%

Construction Company

11%

Manufacturing Company

Financial Services Firm

16%

Construction Company

16%

Comms Service Provider

10%

Outsourcing Company

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	1
Midsize Enterprise	1
Large Enterprise	23

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	8
Midsize Enterprise	3
Large Enterprise	20

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Also Known As

Perfecto Mobile, Perfecto Web

SoapUI NG Pro

Overview

Perfecto is a cloud-based testing platform that supports automated and manual testing processes across many devices and operating systems, facilitating cross-platform and real-time data access. Users experience seamless testing integrations, although improvements are sought in some areas.

Perfecto provides extensive mobile testing capabilities across iOS, Android, and more, with automation and enhanced reporting options such as video recordings. While it excels with Appium and Selenium integration for cross-platform consistency and CI Dashboard features, it faces challenges in iOS web testing and hybrid apps. Users indicate the need for better integration with test management tools, dashboard metrics improvements, and machine learning features. Cloud device response times and UI interactions could benefit from performance enhancements, while users desire longer report history and API automation advancements.

What are Perfecto's most important features?

Cloud-based Architecture: Access a vast array of devices and OS versions for testing scalability.
Automation: Supports Selenium and Appium for streamlined testing processes.
Enhanced Reporting: Offers video recordings to help validate tests thoroughly.
Cross-platform Testing: Execute tests across multiple platforms efficiently.
Real-time Data Access: Monitor tests via CI Dashboard and Live Stream.

What benefits or ROI can users expect from reviews?

Increased Device Availability: Quickly access the newest devices and software updates.
Improved Testing Speed: Allow faster test execution and feedback loops.
Scalability: Easily scale up or down with cloud-based resources.
Enhanced Productivity: Automate tests and streamline reporting for efficiency.

Perfecto has broad applications in industries such as retail, finance, and technology, where secure and scalable testing is critical. Organizations employ it in both private and public cloud environments for mobile, web, and API testing. Its ability to provide extensive device coverage and integration into existing CI/CD processes makes it integral for ensuring reliable mobile app performance and compatibility across platforms.

Perforce

ReadyAPI Test is a versatile solution for API testing, known for its flexibility, automation, and ease of setup. It efficiently handles SOAP, REST, and JDBC testing, with a user-friendly interface that supports both technical and non-technical teams.

ReadyAPI Test offers robust capabilities in API testing, including functional, load, and security testing. Features such as Groovy scripting, mock services, and data-driven testing enhance workflow efficiency. It integrates well with project environments, supporting script writing and database validation. Teams benefit from easy navigation and comprehensive testing capabilities, making it suitable for IT clients and software test engineers.

What are the main features of ReadyAPI Test?

Groovy Scripting: Enables advanced testing scenarios and custom functions.
Mock Services: Allows simulation of service responses for more dynamic testing.
Data-Driven Testing: Supports testing with diverse data sets for extensive validation.
Integration Capabilities: Enhances project workflows with seamless environment connections.
Load and Security Testing: Provides efficient performance analysis and security checks.
User-Friendly Interface: Simplifies navigation for both technical and non-technical users.

What benefits and ROI can users expect?

Time Efficiency: Streamlined testing processes reduce time spent on manual tasks.
Flexibility: Adapts to varied testing needs and environments easily.
Comprehensive Testing: Supports a full range of API testing types for different protocols.
Cost-Effectiveness: Reduces long-term costs through automation and efficient operations.
Improved Collaboration: Facilitates better team collaboration with integrated tools.

ReadyAPI Test is deployed across industries for automated and manual API testing. It suits industries like IT services, where it assists software test engineers in end-to-end testing scenarios, including email systems and mainframe integration. Organizations utilize it for extensive testing requirements, offering a range of validation methods across project lifecycles.

SmartBear

Sample Customers

Virgin Media, Paychex, Rabobank, R+V, Discover

Apple, Cisco, FedEx, eBay, Microsoft, MasterCard, Pfizer, Nike, Oracle, Volvo, Lufthansa, Disney, HP, Intel, U.S. Air Force, Schindler

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