Tricentis Tosca vs Zephyr Enterprise comparison

Tricentis and SmartBear are both solutions in the Regression Testing Tools category. Additionally, 96% of Tricentis users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 88% of SmartBear users who would recommend it.

Tricentis Tosca

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88% willing to recommend

Tricentis Tosca

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We performed a comparison between Tricentis Tosca and Zephyr Enterprise based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two Regression Testing Tools solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.

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Tricentis Tosca vs. Zephyr Enterprise

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Categories and Ranking

Tricentis Tosca

Average Rating

8.2

Reviews Sentiment

6.7

Number of Reviews

113

Ranking in other categories

Service Virtualization (2nd), Functional Testing Tools (1st), Mobile App Testing Tools (1st), Regression Testing Tools (1st), API Testing Tools (2nd), Test Automation Tools (1st)

Zephyr Enterprise

Average Rating

7.6

Reviews Sentiment

5.6

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Test Management Tools (7th)

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reviewer2740515

Senior Software Engineer 2 at a tech services company with 51-200 employees

Automation test development becomes accessible and effective for functional testers

Tricentis Tosca is a codeless tool, making it easy for everyone to understand the transition of how to develop scenarios or test cases. In Tricentis Tosca, analyzing failures is straightforward because every time it fails somewhere, I get the screenshot, which helps me analyze how and why it failed. It has all the modules, including some pre-built ones that can be reused efficiently. Compared to other code tools such as Selenium, where I used to develop one script in one day, with Tricentis Tosca I can easily develop one script in four hours or three hours, saving four to five hours in a day.

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Jyoti Mittal

Director - Quality Engineering at a financial services firm with 501-1,000 employees

Integration with tool streamlines test management but needs better exporting options

I use it for test management within Jira This tool boasts an incredibly user-friendly interface that integrates seamlessly with other Jira tools. I particularly appreciate its intuitive features for designing test plans, creating test cases, and executing test cycles. Some areas for improvement,…

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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 makes testing easy, specially when we need to test lengthy Oracle R12 End to End flows."

"We decided to go with Testsuite because you can integrate manual test cases and you can see the reports in a nice way and see how the test case is going in the requirement section."

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

"I would recommend this solution to others."

"It was the only way to organize and support automation testing process for our re-insurance tool for underwriters."

"Scriptless SW QA automation provides a very quick on ramp to test automation with little maintenance."

"From a positive perspective, I would want people to use the reporting from Tosca."

"The Model-Based Test Automation is the most valuable feature, where you can create reusable components. Even though we are using a scriptless automation tool, there still needs to be an understanding of how to create reusable components and how to keep refactoring and how to keep regression, the test scripts, at an okay level. We are coupling Tosca with some other risk-based testing tools, as well, but automation is primarily what we're using Tosca for, the scriptless, model-based technology which is driving automation for us."

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"It has a very intuitive user experience."

"It has 90% of the basic features you need without having to pay a lot of extra money."

"It has integration with test automation tools."

"It has a very intuitive user experience."

"We use the solution for test case management."

"The solution does its job well."

"Zephyr really improves the testing of the product on many levels - planning, test case creation, automation goals, test reporting, and verification of the testing."

"If anyone is looking for a good, lightweight, flexible and agile test management product, I think they would do very well with Zephyr Enterprise."

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Cons

"The source controls that are in Tricentis Tosca have some problems. For example, if you use Selenium or use Java-based application, it's easy to match code from two developers. However, if you're a developer and going to look at Tricentis Tosca, it's very difficult to use the source control measure."

"I would like to be able to manage different projects in one repository or have better data exchange between repositories."

"Might have a learning curve, as it does not follow the traditional Record-Play functionality, but tests have to be built from requirements or Agile story cards."

"More and more artificial intelligence (AI) is coming in. So, some amount of AI to create natural language processing (NLP)-based test cases and manage defects would be very helpful. This is because the technologies have evolved in the last five to six months, so there is a potential opportunity there."

"Technical support used to be better. It is now a bit difficult to reach out compared to previous experiences."

"The tool lags in client-based applications. We have also encountered issues with the features in integrations."

"Tricentis Tosca is an expensive solution and there is an annual license required. The whole licensing process is confusing and it could be made easier."

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

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"For JIRA, in comparison to other solutions, such as TestRail, Zephyr is good, but it is not as good as DFS."

"It's difficult to export the test cases in Zephyr, especially with screenshots or attachments, making sharing test cases not very easy."

"The reporting, and the ability to reorganize the test repository, which are a little stifling. There is definitely room for improvement there."

"Creating better default varieties of reporting would make the product much better and more popular."

"The reporting, and the ability to reorganize the test repository, which are a little stifling. There is definitely room for improvement there."

"Security needs improvement to protect customer information better."

"We faced some errors while uploading the test cases."

"Additionally, they could improve the daily reporting. It does generate reports, but they are screen based reports."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"Tosca is expensive. I don't see small and medium customers going for it. It's always large enterprises that have a big pocket. It is very expensive as compared to the other tools that we have in the market. They should reduce the price by half, and if they do that, they would do better business. From the competition perspective, other solutions are at a pretty similar level. UiPath is also very expensive. One thing that I always wanted was a short-term consumption license. With Tricentis, the biggest challenge is that you have to go for a minimum of one year license, and they also try to sell you a three-year license. It would be good if people can get a three-month or four-month consumption license."

"I rate the price of Tricentis Tosca a two out of five."

"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 an expensive tool and the licensing is not simple."

"We hired a consultant to figure out all the tools in our company and how they fit in our company before we purchased the solution."

"If you are purchasing less than five licenses, then the pricing is high. On a scale from one to ten, with one being low and ten being high pricing, I would rate this solution at eight."

"I give the cost of Tricentis Tosca a six out of seven."

"Pricing for Tricentis Tosca could be improved because it's very expensive."

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"It costs a couple of thousand dollars for a little more than 125 users, per month."

"DFS is more expensive than Zephyr. DFS is around $32 per person, whereas Zephyr is $10 per person. There is a major difference in the price, which is the main reason why we are trying to shift to Zephyr."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Financial Services Firm

12%

Manufacturing Company

12%

Computer Software Company

10%

Retailer

Financial Services Firm

22%

Computer Software Company

University

Construction Company

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	23
Midsize Enterprise	24
Large Enterprise	74

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	2
Midsize Enterprise	2
Large Enterprise	5

Questions from the Community

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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What needs improvement with Zephyr Enterprise?

Some areas for improvement, include its export capabilities. Exporting test cases, especially those with screenshots or attachments, can be cumbersome, hindering easy sharing and scalability.

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What is your primary use case for Zephyr Enterprise?

I use it for test management within Jira.

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What advice do you have for others considering Zephyr Enterprise?

I would recommend it mainly for manual testing and test management. Within Zephyrscale, they also have automated testing, however, I would recommend it only for test management. The overall rating ...

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Orchestrated Service Virtualization

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Overview

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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Zephyr Enterprise is known for its flexible design, enabling easy linkages and quick updates accessible to everyone. Supporting multiple users, it offers test management solutions for web and mobile testing, integrating smoothly with other Jira tools.

Recognized for its lightweight configuration, Zephyr Enterprise allows for efficient test execution planning and report generation. The interface is intuitive, integrating seamlessly with other Jira tools for effective test plan design and execution. Users, drawn to its automation capabilities, leverage it for both web and mobile testing environments. However, areas such as test case version tracking, report variety, and export processes require improvement. Enhancements in security and test repository management are also noted. Primarily used for diverse test management methodologies, the transition from waterfall to agile frameworks presents challenges, yet integration with automation tools and Jira remains a strong use case.

What are the most important features?

Lightweight Design: Enables easy modifications and accessibility for all users.
Multi-user Support: Facilitates simultaneous user access with a global perspective.
Automation Integration: Essential for both web and mobile testing environments.
Comprehensive Reporting: Generates detailed reports with an emphasis on simplicity.
Jira Integration: Seamless interaction with Jira tools enhances test planning.

What benefits or ROI should users expect?

Efficient Test Management: Supports agile and waterfall methodologies with ease.
Improved Accessibility: Multiple users can view updates and modifications efficiently.
Cost-effective Integration: Works well with existing automation frameworks, reducing costs.
Streamlined Processes: Simplifies sales and customer verification processes.

In specific industries, Zephyr Enterprise is instrumental for test management in sales and customer verification. While initially tailored for waterfall projects, its adoption in agile frameworks, coupled with Jira and automation tools, supports continuous integration practices. This adaptability makes it a viable option across multiple sectors with cost considerations prompting some to use alternative tools like DFS for specialized projects.

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Sample Customers

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

Hyundai, Fujitsu, Google, David Jones, Burger King, Ingenico, Websense, Dow Jones, Harris, Saab

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