PractiTest vs Zeenyx AscentialTest comparison

PractiTest and Zeenyx are both solutions in the Test Management Tools category. PractiTest is ranked #18, while Zeenyx is ranked #13 with an average rating of 10.0. PractiTest holds a 2.5% mindshare in TMT, compared to Zeenyx’s 0.3% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of PractiTest users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of Zeenyx users who would recommend it.

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Sep 16, 2024

Zeenyx AscentialTest and PractiTest are prominent testing tools. PractiTest is often preferred for its superior features and comprehensive functionalities.

Features: Zeenyx AscentialTest offers robust test automation capabilities, ease of use, and attractive pricing. PractiTest stands out with extensive reporting options, advanced integration capabilities, and a wide range of functionalities.

Room for Improvement: Zeenyx AscentialTest needs better integration with other tools, enhanced reporting features, and improved speed and performance. PractiTest could benefit from improved speed, performance, and a more intuitive setup process.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Zeenyx AscentialTest is praised for its straightforward deployment process and responsive customer service. PractiTest also scores well, though its deployment process is more complex but is balanced by its rich features and support quality.

Pricing and ROI: Zeenyx AscentialTest is often commended for its competitive pricing and good return on investment. PractiTest, despite being more expensive, offers better value in the long run due to its advanced functionality and integration capacity. Users generally find PractiTest worth the investment, despite the higher upfront cost.

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Categories and Ranking

PractiTest

Ranking in Test Management Tools

18th

Average Rating

8.8

Reviews Sentiment

6.9

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) Suites (21st)

Zeenyx AscentialTest

Ranking in Test Management Tools

13th

Average Rating

9.4

Reviews Sentiment

7.5

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Functional Testing Tools (16th)

Mindshare comparison

As of May 2025, in the Test Management Tools category, the mindshare of PractiTest is 2.5%, up from 2.4% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Zeenyx AscentialTest is 0.3%, down from 0.5% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

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Dave Carter

Test Team Lead at a computer software company with 501-1,000 employees

Flexible and intuitive with easy reporting, and good support that is instantly available through chat

It doesn't allow you to connect to multiple different bug tracking tools at the same time. This is not an issue if you only have one bug tracker but we can potentially use different tools for different projects. As an example, if you connect PractiTest to Jira for one project, that's the one you have to use for all projects. We had a requirement to connect with Jira for one project, and a different tool for another, project but it was unable to accommodate that unfortunately. I would therefore like to see it easier to integrate with bug tracking tools at project level which would give each project the opportunity to use a different bug tracker if required.

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Tobias Roth

Software developer at Weiss GmbH Softwarelösungen

Robust automation with reusable steps and seamless integration

The concept of reusable steps in Zeenyx AscentialTest has significantly enhanced our test automation efficiency. Encapsulating common actions into modular steps reduces redundancy in test scripts and ensures consistency across scenarios. This approach streamlines maintenance efforts, allowing updates to be applied universally, making our test suite more agile and adaptable to evolving project requirements. The concept of reusable steps is a key factor in maximizing reusability and maintainability in our test automation strategy. AscentialTest's object recognition in snapshots is a robust feature that goes beyond standard elements, even accurately identifying objects within Datawindows. This capability ensures precise interaction with various components of an application's interface, further enhancing the reliability and effectiveness of our automated tests.

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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

"The most valuable feature is the way the libraries are structured so that they were not folder driven."

"AscentialTest's object recognition in snapshots is a robust feature that goes beyond standard elements, even accurately identifying objects within Datawindows."

"The most valuable feature of AscentialTest for us is that it fully supports PowerBuilder."

"If you use the PowerBuilder application, do choose AscentialTest without thinking twice."

"It’s been really easy to automate the same application TestComplete struggled with. I have been able to automate two of our key applications in just a few months. I haven’t even taken their training."

Cons

"It doesn't allow you to connect to multiple different tracking tools."

"Classes are not as object-oriented as I would like, but I am a programmer and not QA so I expect a lot."

"I would like to see an improvement in the User Interface."

"Streamlining the retrieval of results from individual test set runs would be beneficial."

"The only thing I can't wait for is for Zeenyx to add automating Mobile apps."

Pricing and Cost Advice

"Pricing is probably in the middle, it's not the cheapest but it's not the most expensive."

"Once it starts generating ROI, which for us took between three and six months, one will not even think about the investment."

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Top Industries

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Computer Software Company

23%

Financial Services Firm

20%

Manufacturing Company

Government

18%

Healthcare Company

15%

University

13%

Financial Services Firm

12%

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What do you like most about Zeenyx AscentialTest?

AscentialTest's object recognition in snapshots is a robust feature that goes beyond standard elements, even accurately identifying objects within Datawindows.

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What needs improvement with Zeenyx AscentialTest?

While Zeenyx AscentialTest has proven to be a valuable asset in our testing processes, there are areas where improvements could enhance the overall user experience. One notable aspect is the user i...

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What is your primary use case for Zeenyx AscentialTest?

We use AscentialTest for automated testing of Powerbuilder applications via CI/CD pipeline with GitLab. We have fully integrated all tests in our CI/CD pipeline. Thanks to the integration, much wor...

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AscentialTest

Overview

Manage your QA and Testing process, controlling your testing tasks while getting complete visibility into your results, and most importantly releasing your products in a professional way

Professional end to end QA management for your manual and automation testing.

Create your manual tests and organize them based on cycles, sprints, etc.
Seamlessly integrate your manual testing with your automation and CI processes.
Reuse tests and correlate results across different releases and products.
Release your products with confidence and control.

PractiTest

AscentialTest™ by Zeenyx Software is an enterprise level Test Management System that encompasses Test Planning, Development, Data Management, Execution and Defect Tracking for applications running on Windows, the web, java, dotNet, terminals and PowerBuilder. This “next generation” testing solution allows users to build robust automated and manual tests from reusable components created by its powerful object recognition engine without recording or scripting. Our patented ‘snapshot’ technology generates graphical representations of the application under test which allows users to build ‘Steps’ by dragging and dropping objects in a visual test editor. Reusable Steps are combined to form a multitude of automated and manual tests that are easy to create and maintain. With AscentialTest, companies realize a dramatic reduction in test creation and maintenance times, resulting in increased productivity and lower costs.

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Sample Customers

Canonical, SAS, Amobee, Play Buzz, Abbott, Aternity, Zerto, Freeman

TJX Companies, Nuance Communications, Ericsson Inc., Transatlantic Reinsurance Company, Accenture, Nutrition Coordinating Center, Univ. of MN, iConectiv, Fortress Software, and LMP Corp.

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