Ranorex Studio vs Tricentis Tosca comparison

Ranorex and Tricentis are both solutions in the Functional Testing Tools category. Ranorex is ranked #15 with an average rating of 8.0, while Tricentis is ranked #1 with an average rating of 8.1. Ranorex holds a 3.4% mindshare in FT, compared to Tricentis’s 18.9% mindshare. Additionally, 95% of Ranorex users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 96% of Tricentis users who would recommend it.

Ranorex Studio

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Tricentis Tosca

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96% willing to recommend

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Aug 14, 2025

Tricentis Tosca and Ranorex Studio are key players in the test automation market. Tosca seems to have the upper hand due to its extensive scriptless model-based automation which supports various technologies, making it ideal for non-technical users and offering broader integration capabilities.

Features: Tricentis Tosca is known for its scriptless model-based automation that allows easy access for non-technical users across multiple technologies. Its strong integration with BI reporting and flexible test case design enhances its test management capabilities. Ranorex Studio offers rich coding flexibility via C# and VB.NET, powerful record/playback features, and seamless integration with tools such as Jenkins and JIRA, making it a favorite for those who prefer more control in their testing processes.

Room for Improvement: Tricentis Tosca users highlight the need to simplify upgrades and licensing, address performance issues, and improve the integration with non-Windows environments. Enhancing reporting and extending support for diverse applications are also suggested improvements. Ranorex Studio requires UI upgrades, better object recognition, and improved non-Windows compatibility. Enhancements in log compatibility, execution modularity, and increased browser support are desired for smoother operation.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Tricentis Tosca is adaptable, supporting hybrid cloud, on-premises, and public cloud deployment options. Although it provides efficient technical support, its customer service needs faster and more expert responses, especially for large enterprises. Ranorex Studio focuses on on-premises deployments, delivering dependable customer service and quality technical support, but users seek better cross-platform deployment options and broader cloud collaboration capabilities.

Pricing and ROI: Tricentis Tosca is relatively expensive, but its extensive features offer strong ROI for large projects, posing challenges for smaller businesses. Ranorex Studio is seen as more budget-friendly, balancing cost with effectiveness, providing good value for smaller to mid-sized enterprises. Both deliver ROI through automation and time savings, with Tricentis Tosca being suitable for larger projects and Ranorex providing flexible license configurations.

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Categories and Ranking

Ranorex Studio

Ranking in Functional Testing Tools

15th

Ranking in Mobile App Testing Tools

7th

Ranking in Regression Testing Tools

7th

Ranking in Test Automation Tools

12th

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

7.1

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Tricentis Tosca

Ranking in Functional Testing Tools

1st

Ranking in Mobile App Testing Tools

1st

Ranking in Regression Testing Tools

1st

Ranking in Test Automation Tools

1st

Average Rating

8.2

Reviews Sentiment

6.7

Number of Reviews

112

Ranking in other categories

Service Virtualization (1st), API Testing Tools (2nd)

Mindshare comparison

As of August 2025, in the Functional Testing Tools category, the mindshare of Ranorex Studio is 3.4%, down from 3.4% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Tricentis Tosca is 18.9%, up from 17.6% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

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Aws V

IT Team Leader -Automation Manager at Citco

Good data security, allowing local installations to prevent data from going to the internet

There were a lot of issues we faced. One notable improvement would be better API integration within the tool itself, as we still rely on external tools like Postman. Additionally, expanding language support beyond C#, Java, and JavaScript to include Python would be beneficial. An AI feature that automatically detects automation object properties and suggests actions would be a great addition. So, in future releases, AI solutions for automated property identification would be helpful.

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PrabhuKrishnamoorthy

Senior Director at Ascendion

Has transformed testing by reducing scripting effort and enhancing productivity with advanced features

The self-healing feature of Tricentis Tosca needs significant improvement. Currently, it is static and not dynamic. For example, if a button in an application changes, Tricentis Tosca should be smart enough to detect the change and still execute the script seamlessly. Improvements are needed to ensure it responds dynamically to changes in the application.

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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 of Ranorex Studio is the capture and replay tool. You don't need to do script testing. When you launch any application from Ranorex Studio it automatically captures these test case steps. The next time you can replay the tool the flow automatically happens again. For example, when you do the logging and all the activity will be captured by the tool, and re-execute the same step by using automatization."

"Data security was prime for us. Being able to download and run tests on our local machines was a big plus. The flexibility Ranorex offers in terms of customization is outstanding."

"I like the recording function and Ranorex Spy."

"This is a powerful, reliable and versatile all-around application testing suite."

"Object identification is good."

"The most valuable feature of Ranorex Studio is its user-friendly interface."

"The solution is fast and includes built-in libraries that record and playback."

"The solutions's regression testing is very important for our company, as is the continuous integration process."

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"The model-based scriptless automation is the most valuable feature because it needs less maintenance as compared to script-based automation."

"The tool can be handled without any knowledge in parameterisation, especially the TestCaseDesign which makes the tool mighty and stable."

"The item that is different from all the other tools is that it's module based."

"Image recognition: It has allowed us to automate a GUI section of our product which involves drawing different topologies."

"We have to automate thousands of test cases and complete end-to-end SAP on business processes. To manually execute these tasks, it would take us at least two months. By automating these tasks using Tosca, now it takes five to 10 days maximum. Tricentis Tosca is a codeless or scriptless automation tool."

"The product enables codeless automation."

"The solution is script-less, so you don't need IT knowledge to use the solution in an operational way. This is the most valuable feature. It's also only one of two or three tools that can do good automation on SAP, and in my opinion, it's the best of those."

"The scriptless automation tool is one of the important features."

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Cons

"There were a lot of issues we faced. One notable improvement would be better API integration within the tool itself, as we still rely on external tools like Postman."

"When Ranorex is upgraded, the compatibility with other projects, in version control, in-house or on-premise, fails on occasion. However, overall, the stability is good."

"The solution does not support dual or regression testing."

"Part of the challenge is that Ranorex's support is over in Europe, so we can't get responses on the same day. If we had support in the United States that was a bit more timely, that would be helpful."

"The automation of the SAP application could perhaps be improved to make it much simpler."

"Ranorex is used in Windows while other solutions, for example, Katalon Studio, are cross-platform. (But in my opinion, overall, Ranorex is better)."

"For our purposes it requires integration with other products to get out the results in the format we want them. Adding this to the product could improve it."

"If there are many queries on the web page, Ranorex will not render the page correctly. I had about 1,000 queries on the page, and the solution was not able to handle it."

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"In terms of areas for improvement, Tricentis has a variety of tools, even its test management tool called qTest. Tricentis Tosca does have integration with different Tricentis tools, but the integration is geared towards a larger organization perspective. For very small organizations that have minimal licenses, the integration needs to be improvised. For example, I belong to a smaller organization that has only one license, so the capability that the tool provides for integration isn't sufficient because my company needs to have separate workspaces. When Tricentis Tosca is going to be running, it is going to use that license, but my company wants another separate workspace to record, relay, and test. This is what my team has been struggling with, and the mechanism is probably there, but that needs more time and investigation, so I can't say that I'm one hundred percent certain that Tricentis Tosca, in terms of integration for a smaller organization is insufficient. Another area for improvement is that Tricentis Tosca is currently just a Windows-based tool which affects the market because nowadays, Windows isn't the only operating system, for example, there's also Apple or IOS that's moving much faster than Windows."

"Tricentis Tosca could improve on the ease of use. There is a steep learning curve. The reporting section could be better and some of the new features could be simplified. Additionally, the user management of the client and the server are confusing. There should not be two."

"Tricentis Tosca is expensive. It should improve the testing of legacy systems and interfaces."

"Their license management should be improved. One of our customers is a global customer. They want to use one licensed server and then split the licenses based on the different users of the different business units, but currently, there is only one license server that everybody can access. There is no control, and that's why sometimes congestion can happen."

"The document object model or some aspects of it has a bit of a learning curve."

"ScratchBook execution needs to be improved as Tosca crashes multiple times."

"Not being able to mask test data in relation to testing data management, in my opinion, is also a limitation."

"It needs better integration with JIRA."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"Our company has one license per user with each costing two lakh rupees."

"Licensing fees are paid on a yearly basis."

"The licensing fees depend on the number of users."

"We paid €3,000 (approximately $3,300 USD) for this solution. When you add the runtime licenses it will be €3,500 (approximately $3,900 USD)."

"There are several types of licenses and you need to choose depending on your needs and level of usage."

"This solution is a more expensive solution compared to some of the other competitors."

"The tool is quite expensive."

"In terms of the licensing costs for Tricentis Tosca, we are spending more or less $70,000 per year. We have a very complex mechanism because there are some business users and some BI users, so the licensing structure is not simple, but support is included."

"Pricing could be better."

"It is expensive."

"I would rate the pricing a seven out of ten, where one is cheap, and ten is expensive. It is on the higher side."

"Tricentis Tosca is not expensive at all."

"There are different types of licenses: enterprise or professional. The cost varies."

"Although the product is slightly more expensive than tools, its automation capabilities and reduced scripting needs justify the cost."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Computer Software Company

17%

Manufacturing Company

14%

Financial Services Firm

Government

Computer Software Company

13%

Manufacturing Company

13%

Financial Services Firm

12%

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Company Size

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Midsize Enterprise

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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Ranorex Studio?

Data security was prime for us. Being able to download and run tests on our local machines was a big plus. The flexibility Ranorex offers in terms of customization is outstanding.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Ranorex Studio?

I'd rate it around five out of ten, where one is cheap and ten is expensive, not too cheap but not overly pricey.

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What needs improvement with Ranorex Studio?

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How does Micro Focus UFT One compare to Tricentis Tosca?

We reviewed MicroFocus UFT One but ultimately chose to use Tricentis Tosca because we needed API testing. MicroFocus UFT is a performance and functional testing tool. We tested it, and it was well...

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How does Tricentis Tosca compare with Worksoft Certify?

Tosca fulfills our business needs better because it is an end-to-end solution across technologies. We like that it is scriptless, so even non-experienced staff can use it. To put it simply, with To...

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What do you like most about Tricentis Tosca?

For beginners, the product is good, especially for those who are interested in the quality side of software testing.

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Overview

Ranorex is a leading software development company that offers innovative test automation software. Ranorex makes testing easy, saves time in the testing process and empowers clients to ensure the highest quality of their products. Its flexible tools and quick ROI make it the ideal choice for companies of virtually any size – and this is why thousands of clients in over 60 countries trust in its excellence.

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Tricentis Tosca offers model-based testing that supports both technical and non-technical users through a user-friendly interface, enabling scriptless automation and seamless integration with UI and non-UI applications.

Tosca's modular approach enhances test maintenance and reuse while delivering comprehensive automation for diverse testing environments. Backed by risk-based testing and automated data management, it supports end-to-end testing across API, SAP, and desktop applications. Tosca's integration capabilities extend to environments like Salesforce, PHP webshops, and mobile apps, effectively enhancing Agile team workflows. Despite its strengths, room remains for improved reporting, object recognition, and more efficient upgrade processes. Enhancing documentation and mobile testing support could further elevate its functionality for many.

What key features does Tricentis Tosca offer?

User-friendly interface: Simplifies interactions for non-technical users.
Model-based testing: Facilitates the easy creation of automated test cases.
Scriptless automation: Enables quick test development without coding.
Integration capabilities: Supports connections with multiple platforms like SAP and Salesforce.
Modular approach: Enhances the reuse and maintenance of test components.

What benefits to expect from Tricentis Tosca?

Efficiency: Streamlines the testing process for faster release cycles.
Versatility: Suitable for diverse application environments including web and desktop.
Productivity: Boosts Agile team integration for comprehensive testing.
Risk-based testing: Prioritizes testing efforts based on potential impact.

In retail, Tricentis Tosca automates inventory and transaction testing, ensuring efficient system updates. Financial services employ it for regulatory compliance through automated test scenarios in mainframe and PDF environments. Telecommunication companies utilize Tosca for API testing, aligning services across network platforms seamlessly.

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Sample Customers

Siemens, TomTom, Adidas, Canon, Lufthansa, Roche, Cisco, Philipps, Dell, Motorola, Toshiba, Citrix, Ericsson, sage, Continental, IBM, Credit Suisse, Vodafone

HBO, AMEX, BMW Group, ING, Bosch, Austrian Airlines, Deutsche Bank, Henkel, Allianz, Bank of America, UBS, Orange, Siemens, Swiss Re, Vodafone

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