qMetry vs Zephyr Comparison in 2024

Deciding between Test Management Tools is a challenge. There are several excellent free tools, as well as paid solutions available. The three we will compare today are qMetry vs Zephyr, along with AccelaTest. While the three are all great options, deciding which software tool is best for your QA team will come down to cost, your QA process, and team demands.

Summary of Comparison

Before getting into the review of each of the test case management tools, we will analyze the core features of the test management tools and how they will help your software testing efforts.

What is each of the tools going to cost?

qMetry vs Zephyr both require a monthly subscription. In contrast, the test case management features in AccelaTest are completely free for teams.

The pricing for each test case management tool is as follows:

  • qMetry: Price not transparent, quote required
  • Zephyr: price starts at $10 per user per month
  • AccelaTest: price starts at $0.00 per user per month

Additionally, both of these solutions do offer a free trial. In the pricing arena, AccelaTest is the clear winner for being the only no-cost solution that supports your entire testing process.

How do the tools rank as a Test Case Management Solution?

Test Case Management tools should allow you to create test suites, test plans, offer integration abilities and support your software development teams. Fortunately, all three contenders deliver on their ability to manage test cases and do not have many differences.

How do the tools rank on the ability to Manage Test Runs?

The ability to run your test cases and report on the failed test cases is important. The contender lagging the most in this arena is Zephyr as they do not support parameterization. Once all of the enhancements are complete, AccelaTest will be the clear winner in this category.

39 comparison points of qMetry vs Zephyr:

In this comparison of qMetry, Zephyr, and AccelaTest, we will be comparing these tool’s key features: Requirement Management, Test Cases, Execution of Test Cycles, Bugs or Defects, Integration Capabilities, Certifications, Support Service, Reporting, and finally finish up with a review of Pricing.

There are pros and cons to every testing tool, so let’s review them.

Requirement Management

Hierarchical requirements support
Requirement and Defect Linking

Test case management

Add attachments to test steps
Duplicate tests between projects
Create, view, edit, clone tests within project
Reusable test repositories
Session-based exploratory testing
Gherkin/Cucumber (BDD) support
Summary / Pre-Conditions

Test Sets and Execution Management

Test execution and results audit history
Modify tests during test execution 1
Report defects from test runner 1
Assign tests to testers
Test Case Parameterization
Ability to Clone, Edit, and Delete Test Runs
Associate test repository to any test execution set
Set test result (pass/fail) status in one click.

Bug management

Standalone issue management module
3rd party issue tracking integrations
Ability to report issues directly (email, Slack, Teams)

Integrations

Integration with Test Automation Tools
Jira Issues
Zapier
API
Slack integration
Webhooks

Customization

Filter information hierarchically (examples: Test names, Test tree, Bug details)
Custom workflows
Custom tags or fields
Permission-Based Privileges

Reporting

Customizable graphs, dashboards, and metrics
Scheduled report delivery

Additional features

Import & Export all data
Search (ability to add criteria)
Installation on-premises or Cloud Cloud Both Both
Task Board

Security and certifications

Soc 2
ISO 27001

Service and Support

Support

Pricing

Price
From $0/mo
Not Transparent
Quote Required
Starting at $10
Free Trial

Legend:
1: Functionality is on roadmap to be implemented.
2: Email support to activate for your project.

Conclusion

Hopefully, you now have a better understanding of qMetry vs Zephyr, in addition to our Free Test Management tool. Many of the tools offer similar features and will continue to add additional features, making the cost of the test management tool a significant differentiator. The test case management features of AccelaTest are forever free for teams. Open your free account now.

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