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Testim vs Zeenyx AscentialTest comparison

Testim and Zeenyx are both solutions in the Functional Testing Tools category. Testim is ranked #11 with an average rating of 8.7, while Zeenyx is ranked #16 with an average rating of 10.0. Testim holds a 3.3% mindshare in FT, compared to Zeenyx’s 0.3% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of Testim users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of Zeenyx users who would recommend it.
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Executive SummaryUpdated on Dec 18, 2024

Zeenyx AscentialTest and Testim compete in the domain of automated testing solutions. Data shows Zeenyx AscentialTest's pricing and customer support are favorably perceived, while Testim's advanced features are considered to justify its investment.

Features: Zeenyx AscentialTest offers detailed test case management, seamless integration, and strong PowerBuilder support, appealing to enterprises requiring thorough testing capabilities. Testim focuses on AI-driven test creation, efficient test maintenance, and record-playback capabilities, benefiting organizations that prioritize speed and innovation.

Room for Improvement: Zeenyx AscentialTest could enhance its user interface and improve support for emerging frameworks and technologies. Better mobile testing capabilities might also broaden its appeal. Testim might strengthen its integration with legacy systems, provide more detailed reporting options, and improve the flexibility of custom test parameters.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Zeenyx AscentialTest offers flexible on-premise deployment with responsive support, ideal for enterprises preferring environmental control. Testim's cloud-based deployment facilitates quick setup supported by comprehensive online resources, perfect for agile businesses seeking streamlined rollouts.

Pricing and ROI: Zeenyx AscentialTest is known for competitive pricing and high ROI due to low initial costs and strong support. Testim's potentially higher cost is offset by long-term savings through AI-powered automation, which enhances ROI for organizations focused on efficiency.

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Categories and Ranking

Testim
Ranking in Functional Testing Tools
11th
Average Rating
9.2
Reviews Sentiment
7.3
Number of Reviews
10
Ranking in other categories
Test Automation Tools (7th)
Zeenyx AscentialTest
Ranking in Functional Testing Tools
16th
Average Rating
9.4
Reviews Sentiment
7.5
Number of Reviews
13
Ranking in other categories
Test Management Tools (13th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of May 2025, in the Functional Testing Tools category, the mindshare of Testim is 3.3%, up from 2.0% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Zeenyx AscentialTest is 0.3%, down from 0.3% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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PiyushSingh - PeerSpot reviewer
A stable tool to help users take care of the implementation phases in their environment
There are a few minor areas where improvements are required, but they are not something that I can discuss at a high level. I will have to ask the team that uses Testim since they can give a better response to what requires improvement in the product. I only manage the team that uses Testim. I cannot be exactly described as an end user of the tool. There were some issues in the product's initial setup phase in regard to the area of documentation since it wasn't very easy to understand everything mentioned in it. There were some trial and error methods our company had to deal with while using the product's documentation, after which we were able to get through the setup phase. I want the documentation to have more information to help users with the setup process. I want the product to be more scalable in the future.
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Tobias Roth - PeerSpot reviewer
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

"It is a highly stable solution."
"The product is easy to use."
"The feature I like most about Testim is the record and playback capability, which does not require writing a lot of code."
"We added Testim to our CI flow. It allows us to test only tasks that already passed sanity tests."
"The REST API features allowed integrated testing for select products to quickly make calls and test the UIs with API calls while the CLI allows us to matrix the grid function across browsers."
"The pre-defined tests are a great help, specifically the custom JS test that allows us to be able to use custom code to test complicated elements or scenarios."
"The tool's most valuable feature is the recently added AI feature."
"Testim introduces three services covering validation steps, eliminating the necessity to write complex code."
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"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."
"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."
 

Cons

"The product's areas of improvement include pricing considerations and additional features related to visual testing and PDF handling."
"There are common properties between multiple elements that we should be able to edit - such as 'when this step fails,' 'when to run this step,' and 'override timeout'. I should be able to update these properties if I select multiple elements."
"In the last couple of months, I have experienced some downtime where it wasn't working."
"There were some issues in the product's initial setup phase in regard to the area of documentation since it wasn't very easy to understand everything mentioned in it."
"I get a little bit confused while creating new branches."
"Faster scripting would be beneficial, as test creation is faster now."
"The UI could use a better design with a better user experience in mind."
"The API testing integration is a bit lacking and can be improved."
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"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."
"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."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The solution is not expensive."
"I rate the product’s pricing an eight out of ten compared to other tools."
"The tool offers a fixed pricing model for our company."
"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

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
18%
Financial Services Firm
12%
Educational Organization
7%
Manufacturing Company
7%
Government
16%
Healthcare Company
15%
University
13%
Financial Services Firm
12%
 

Company Size

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Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Testim?
The tool's most valuable feature is the recently added AI feature.
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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Testim?
I rate the product’s pricing an eight out of ten compared to other tools.
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What needs improvement with Testim?
More advanced AI-based features and features on the API side would help us create better end-to-end test suites.
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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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Overview

Testim is an end-to-end agile testing automation solution which utilizes machine learning for test authoring, execution, and maintenance. Users can create tests in minutes, run thousands of tests in parallel across different browsers, integrate with their existing CI/CD and collaboration tools, and more.

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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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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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