Worksoft Certify Reviews

My current use case for Worksoft Certify is mainly for test automation with SAP.

Worksoft Certify helps in reducing regression cycle time because manual testing takes substantial time and can lead to errors. With Worksoft Certify, it will definitely help reduce resources as time and ROI will also increase.

I have used Continuous Testing Manager (CTM) to run some tests, and it is based on lights-out testing, which helps significantly with overnight execution. CTM is effective for managing the testing process because it is helpful; you don't have to sit in front of the machine and see the execution, as you can schedule the executions and see the results.

Worksoft Certify is a no-code tool that works effectively with SAP, and I appreciate all the features compared to other tools.

Teams who are planning for automation and are still in manual testing can use Worksoft Certify, and significant time and resources will be reduced.

Reporting for Worksoft Certify is also excellent; we have the BPP reports customized, and recently WRS has been implemented, so all these features are beneficial.

If any AI-powered features are included, that would be great. We've already seen the beginning of self-healing capabilities, but additional integrations with AI would be beneficial. Focusing more on AI and its integration with Worksoft would really help enhance our processes.

I have been working with Worksoft Certify for more than 12 years.

For stability, I would rate Worksoft Certify a nine out of ten.

For scalability, I would rate it as the best.

I would rate their technical support a nine out ten. I am satisfied with it.

The setup process for Worksoft Certify is quite easy; it requires just installation to use it. I have worked in many different environments, including both on-premises and cloud options such as AWS.

We purchased Worksoft Certify through a partner because we are a vendor.

I would rate the pricing for the product as reasonable. As it is a quality tool, the price is slightly higher, but that is acceptable compared to other tools, especially considering the ROI.

I can compare Worksoft Certify with Selenium, as we need to write code in Selenium but not in Worksoft Certify, and other tools such as Katalon Studio can also be compared with Worksoft Certify.

Overall, I would rate Worksoft Certify a nine out of ten.

Our main use case for Worksoft Certify is front-end automation, and we're also looking at offline testing where we can leave Worksoft Certify running while we go offline, so there's continuous testing.

I am not the day-to-day user myself, but many members of my team are.

We're getting good value from continuous testing management, and the fact that it's also codeless is valuable. It requires minimal to no coding at all, helping to ramp up the knowledge for our testers. I've not heard of any issues related to integration from our team.

Based on my colleagues' feedback, there are still some minor issues concerning continuous testing, particularly related to the timeout feature. Overall, we don't have major issues with it. We are satisfied with the functionality part.

I have been working with Worksoft Certify for a couple of years.

It's stable. I would rate it a nine out of ten for stability. 

I would rate the scalability of Worksoft Certify a nine out of ten. We are an enterprise company. It covers companies of all sizes.

Their technical support is responsive, which is good, and their solutions are timely. We just had a couple of instances that took a bit longer, but overall, we are satisfied.

Positive

The initial setup is not so complex, but it still needs some work. Overall, it's pretty easy and straightforward. Our deployment model is hybrid.

I am not certain which competitors Worksoft Certify has on the market, but Selenium is always present. Additionally, a few AI-driven automation tools are emerging.

We are not using any AI integration with Worksoft Certify yet, but I think they are coming up with AI-supported features.

I can definitely recommend it to other users. I would rate Worksoft Certify a nine out of ten.

We primarily used Worksoft Certify to automate SAP applications, and it is also well suited for web application automation as well.

Worksoft Certify has improved in many places in my organization, mainly in automating SAP applications. It helped reduce manual testing efforts and it's minimizing the chances of human error. Its well suited to automate both SAP and web applications made it highly adaptable to our needs. With its integration into our Agile and continuous testing workflows, we were able to deliver faster and with greater confidence. Overall, it has enhanced the efficiency and quality of our testing process.

SAP objects don’t usually change much, but I found the dynamic object identification really helpful for web apps as well as SAP like after upgrade when something is changes. It helps keep the scripts stable and saves time on maintenance.

From my experience, Worksoft Certify is a good tool for automating SAP, and it also works fine with web apps. But while creating or running scripts, we do face some automation abort issues, which break the flow and need rework. Also, sometimes it feels a bit slow, especially when running more scripts together. If the speed and stability can be improved, that would really help. We are using CTM for scheduling and managing runs it’s useful, but there’s still some scope to improve things like live monitoring and checking results more easily.

I have been using Worksoft Certify for three and a half years.

From what I’ve seen, it scales well. We started with fewer scripts and later added more without issues, especially with CTM handling the runs. But yeah, we need to plan properly to manage the load smoothly.

Customer service and support were good overall. I’d rate it around 80% based on my experience.

Positive

I have only experience with Worksoft Certify itself, so I'm not completely aware of other products for comparison.

Yeah, the setup and license cost is a bit high as per I known but if you’re working mostly on SAP, it’s worth it definitely. You just need to plan based on your project and how much you’ll use it.

I can perfectly recommend this product to others because Worksoft Certify is very user-friendly and we can easily automate the test cases. I would be interested in being a reference for Worksoft. The vendor can contact me if they have any questions about my review. I rate Worksoft Certify eight to nine out of ten overall.

It serves as our primary automation tool, specifically utilized for testing purposes. The tool predominantly finds application in functional testing and integration testing for our customers.

The tool itself is highly effective, especially when it comes to comprehensibility for newcomers. Even during the initial learning phase, I found it remarkably user-friendly. It facilitates quick onboarding and training of new resources. It offers features for building automation scripts, such as search and certify capture. A notable advantage is that it doesn't rely on other tools like Micro Focus UFT or Micro Focus ALM for script execution. Worksoft can run independently without the need for support from Microsoft Office, although the option to use it for maintaining data exists. The tool also includes debugging features and comprehensive reporting capabilities, generating PDF reports for easy analysis.

The primary area for improvement is the support service. The support process can be time-consuming, with tickets sometimes remaining unresolved even after considerable follow-up. Also, it doesn't offer a training or trial version for users to explore the tool before committing. Enhancing direct connectivity between radio and Worksoft Certify would streamline and improve efficiency. Although there are YouTube videos for specific features, the Worksoft community lacks corresponding content. This has been a common concern among users who find information on YouTube but struggle to locate it on their community portal.

I have been working with it for over eight years now.

I would rate its stability capabilities eight out of ten. Stability concerns are significant in automation, especially when dealing with new applications or features. Challenges arise in assessing the feasibility of automation without adequate support.

I would rate the scalability ten out of ten. At the moment, we are involved in four distinct projects out of the overall portfolio, which consists of around thirty projects. The focus is primarily on high-scale business initiatives.

While having a partner with dedicated support can help in critical situations, as a customer, the overall support experience might not always meet expectations. It often involves multiple calls and explanations to various teams across different locations, making it a bit cumbersome. I would rate it six out of ten.

Neutral

The initial setup was straightforward. I would rate it nine out of ten.

The deployment typically takes one to two weeks. The first step involves setting up the database, determining the server specifications, and installing the servers based on the specific requirements and data activities of the project.

While I acknowledge that it's a good tool, the challenges with support are notable. Despite the tool's excellence and the introduction of new features, the ground-level implementation should align with the promised benefits. In comparison to other tools in the market, some offer superior support and features. However, it's worth noting that it remains one of the best tools for learning, especially for users who might not have many alternatives. Overall, I would rate it ten out of ten.

In my company, the solution is used for SAP automation.

The technical support of the product is an area of concern where certain improvements are required.

I have been using Worksoft Certify for more than three years.

I am satisfied with the tool's stability. There have been no issues with the product's stability.

Stability-wise, I rate the solution a seven to eight out of ten.

The tool's scalability features did meet my company's goals. Scalability-wise, I rate the solution a seven to eight out of ten.

The solution's technical support was pretty good. There is a ticketing system and a call system to contact the product's support team.

I rate the technical support a six to seven out of ten.

Neutral

For automation purposes, my company works with multiple open-source tools, like Selenium and Java, along with a few license-based tools, like Worksoft Certify, QuickTest Professional, HP ALM, LoadRunner, IBM Rational Performance Tester, and OpenText Silk Test.

The solution is deployed on an on-premises model.

There is a separate team in my company who has taken care of the product's deployment phase.

I chose the tool for my company since it suits the purpose for which I use it.

A specific feature that I found to be the most valuable in the solution for our company's work processes stems from the fact that it is useful as a low-code automation tool.

The tool is good for dealing with end-to-end testing scenarios in our company, and in my organization, we use it for SAP testing.

The tool is useful for functional testing, and it did add some value to my company.

The tool is useful to automate business workflows. My company used the product to automate the test cases for whichever systems were under testing phases.

I used the low code automation functionalities provided by the product. I did not use the scriptless test automation feature of the tool.

I rate the overall tool an eight out of ten.

Worksoft Certify is an automation tool used for functional testing.

Worksoft Certify Mostly is an easy-to-learn tool and does not require any extensive training. It is easy to record and play this tool. Anybody can learn and start working on the solution. As per industry standards, Worksoft Certify is the first choice for SAP applications. It has a lot of built-in objects and repositories for SAP applications.

The solution's support could be improved. Worksoft Certify's support team should respond more promptly when we are stuck with certain issues and looking for a solution. They have been helpful so far, but quick conversations can happen if they function within the timelines.

Worksoft Certify has already come up with a new tool, a continuous testing manager for lights-out testing. It's good that they are working in those areas to develop new tools to support the lights-out testing. Worksoft Certify should also try to develop some solutions that can be more beneficial for non-SAP applications, like web-based automation or Excel-based automation. Worksoft Certify can be made more robust in those areas.

I have been using Worksoft Certify for four years.

I rate Worksoft Certify a seven out of ten for stability.

Worksoft Certify is a scalable solution. I rate Worksoft Certify a seven out of ten for scalability.

Worksoft Certify is priced higher than most tools. I rate Worksoft Certify an eight out of ten for pricing.

Different solutions are available per the client's needs, but I still recommend Worksoft Certify as the number one or number two choice for SAP-based applications. For EPC and SAP, Worksoft Certify would be the first go-to choice.

Overall, I rate Worksoft Certify an eight out of ten.

Our use cases are mainly from different domains for mobility solutions. It is also for HR and eCommerce.

We implemented more than 200 test cases for critically defined processes. 

It helps us understand the end-to-end scenario and how it can be divided into multiple subprocesses. Those sub processes can be used whenever required. Based on that, we design automation scripts, then reuse them wherever required.

The solution has enabled us to find defects since it is a test automation tool. However, irrespective of the tool used, we are testing to find defects. Thus, it has found defects in our projects.

Certify is a codeless automation tool with scripts that are easy to maintain. Since it doesn't use any coding language, a person (who is unaware of any language) can directly deploy just by training him/her on how the tool works. So, if a person is well aware of at least basic programming knowledge, it can then be deployed by providing basic training.

For SAP, we have many use cases. Certify is helping us to automate things, which is really awesome. The time spent to automate is less when compared with other tools.

Initially, there were challenges because there is a concept called XF definitions, where each application type, e.g., the vendor and workflow, has to provide these XF definitions. Last year, these XF definitions were not provided. However, whenever we face any issues, we have to raise a support case, then they update the XF definitions in our enrollment. This year, they improved that and have the last XF definitions for SAP Fiori updated as of February 2021.

For integration, projects are usually agile. The customers are looking for integration with CI/CD tools, like Jenkins, Jira, Xray, Zephyr, etc. There is no clear documentation on how to integrate Certify with these tools. Also, we didn't receive the required support when needed. Worksoft used to have webinars on this, but those webinars used to be on after the integration was established and how the integration works, not on how to create an integration.

They should come up with a solution on how to do the integration. Jenkins, Jira, and Certify should be the same in every company. The only thing required is the pipeline code required to integrate Jenkins, Jira, and Certify if they make it available for everyone. Also, if an expert team could help customers to integrate, then that would really help our customers a lot. 

As part of our weekly regression, we wanted to use Execution Manager. However, from 2017 until March 2021, Execution Manager was not working as expected in our enrollment. It could have been better. If Execution Manager had worked well, then we could have doubled our productivity. Unfortunately, it had problems. 

We have been using the solution since May 2017.

The stability of the solution depends on how good the Configuration of your environment is. We haven't faced any issues w.r.t the stability and performance. So we can say the solution works good. 

We have increased the number of tests that we run based on customer requirements.

Sometimes, the support engineers will be unaware of the solution for which a support case has been raised. Their competency or knowledge on the tool could be improved. When calling them, they will see the problem but need a senior engineer who will not be available. We will then be forced to have a second meeting. Waiting for meetings and solutions can be really hard for us because we can't deliver to our customers.

But since last some moths, Customer Support has improved as they conduct bi-weekly follow-up meetings to address our pain areas and expedite the solution for the Support cases which are open.

Neutral

Compared to our previous solution, Worksoft Certify reduces our test maintenance work by 50%.

The initial setup was straightforward.

It took us a lot of effort and nerves to get it really running. I would also expect for the major CI/CD pipeline tools that these are somehow handled and covered.

The last upgrade of Certify happened in the month of March. That upgrade's time was around 30 minutes to one hour. There were also preparations needed because of internal policies for taking care of backups, which were a bit time-consuming.

There are separate server and database teams who have their own SLAs for deployment. It all depends on different project specifications. 

We have seen ROI from using Worksoft Certify. For example, in the mobility sector, we are frequently finding issues or defects that might have come into production if not properly tested. Some of them might cost some $10,000 if we had waited to solve them after they went to production.

Automation using Worksoft Certify has saved our testing times by 40% to 50%.

We got subscription model licenses three or four weeks ago. Now, we are setting up enrollment for other products of Worksoft. It is recommended that we should do our migration and upgrades in a test enrollment environment first, then move to a production environment. 

In general, they changed their license model. Before you had to buy licenses for each component, and now they changed it so you can buy a license and use it for nearly all their applications.

We also evaluated Tricentis Tosca. Their pricing includes all their training. This is free of cost to everyone, even users without a Tosca license. If Worksoft came up with something similar, I think that they would get more customers.

We haven't bought any projects or use cases to automate Salesforce.

Worksoft Process Capture is a tool that captures the user actions. Usually, the functional consultant knows the functionality that has to be automated. We then have to install the feature on his machine for him to use Process Capture. The challenge is, since they will be unaware of the tool, we first need to educate him how to use the tool. Because of this challenge, we aren't using Process Capture right now.

I would rate this solution as eight out of 10. We are very satisfied with the solution.

I primarily used the platform for SAP projects.

From a functional perspective, I found all the solution features quite useful. Excel automation was a valuable feature that was much more efficient than working with record sets. Using it helped significantly reduce time when dealing with large datasets. 

Another standout feature is the ease with which a non-coding professional can be trained to use it for automation. The codeless automation feature, especially for SAP applications, made the process simpler and more efficient.

The product could be improved in terms of web applications. One challenge I faced was that web application parameters often change in the back end, affecting the automation scripts. Small changes in the HTML page design can impact the automation process, unlike SAP, where the script remains stable unless there is a functional change. Therefore, maintaining automation for web applications requires more effort.

If my script is long and involves a large data set with over a hundred entries, it can slow down or become inefficient. I suggest improving how the platform handles large datasets during lengthy scripts.

I have worked with Worksoft Certify for over five years.

Worksoft Certify has good integration capabilities with third-party tools. For instance, I successfully integrated it with Excel and PDF. Although I haven't used the mobile features, it supports desktop applications well. In my projects, especially SAP, it handled invoicing and PDF verifications seamlessly. 

It is a codeless automation tool. It allows even freshers to be trained and become productive within a month. Regarding project cost, having a senior resource oversee the automation is feasible, while junior resources can handle the bulk of the work. Although it is a licensed product, it significantly saves time and effort, especially with its internal tools that allow testers to capture and automate steps efficiently.

Overall, I rate it a six out of ten. 

We use the solution in pharmacy and retail.

We focus on automation solutions for SAP, Oracle, and Salesforce. Worksoft Certify is developed and designed to support these platforms. It matches what we want to achieve, providing capabilities in process mining and generating process documentation from these cases. Additionally, it can create RPA bots to execute tasks in production, making it a meaningful tool.

Worksoft developed a tool to support ERP testing. All prebuilt functions are good at steering the application when the test is executed.

Some features are missing from a testing perspective. You need to know how to connect everything to create requirements and stability metrics for the routine.

I rate the solution’s stability a seven out of ten.

You can scale it as you want. Just install it properly. It is suitable for enterprise customers.

I rate the solution’s scalability a ten out of ten.

The initial setup is easy and can be completed in two days. The team provided good support. 

I rate the initial setup a nine out of ten, where one is difficult, and ten is easy. 

They conducted marketing research through some external agencies, which reported an ROI of 583% over a five-year period. This is quite significant. You don't need people to edit test cases manually; instead, it creates and runs tests automatically whenever you wish, even after working hours or at any time.

The tool is worth the money.

The usability of test cases and running tests overnight is a definite advantage of Worksoft Certify. This provides great visibility into the process. One notable feature of Worksoft Certify is its support for SAP migration. For example, it fully supports SAP migrations. Many customers use ECC, which is becoming a legacy and must migrate to SAP S/4HANA. You can create your test cases in ECC and run them later in S/4HANA. It saves a lot of time. Additionally, you can perform parallel testing to ensure that the new functionality implemented in S/4HANA matches the legacy system.

I recommend Worksoft Certify because of its stability. The company has been in business for almost thirty years, maintaining the same customer base. They have a substantial portfolio and extensive experience, contributing to their reliability and effectiveness.

Overall, I rate the solution a nine out of ten.

I use Worksoft Certify primarily for the functional testing of SAP applications.

I run Worksoft Certify for the entire end-to-end process flow to ensure that it is always working before and after patch upgrades, release upgrades, or any changes to the system when I run the test script.

My company gets some savings in manpower and cost and enjoys a boost in productivity because you only need a few hours to run end-to-end testing using the tool. If you do it manually, the process takes a few weeks, so Worksoft Certify greatly benefits my company.

What I like about Worksoft Certify is that end-to-end testing becomes faster.

The problem with Worksoft Certify is that it's not always stable. It runs on a live platform that's constantly changing, so the test script needs to be adjusted every time, which is very painful. That's the pain point in Worksoft Certify, and if Worksoft could make the solution more stable and more "change-proof," that would help my company greatly.

A feature I want to see in Worksoft Certify is for it to be able to work on test cases on mobile devices, though that could be difficult. I also wish to have more portability in the solution in terms of the script because, in the SAP environment, my company has to run Worksoft Certify in more than one system, so if Worksoft can make the process more portable, than would be fantastic.

I've been working with Worksoft Certify for about four years now.

Worksoft Certify could be more stable. It has stability issues.

Scalability is closely linked to stability. If Worksoft Certify is stable, then it's easily scalable, and if it's not stable, then it's still scalable, but every time, you have to make some adjustments.

I'm working with Worksoft Certify.

I always work with the latest version of the solution.

My rating for Worksoft Certify is eight out of ten.