Deciding between Test Management Tools is a big challenge. There are several excellent free tools, as well as paid TestRail Alternative test management solutions available. The three we will be comparing today are Testrail Vs. Xray, along with our free 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 Feature Level Comparison
Before getting into the fine-level details of each of the applications, we will analyze their core popular features.
What is each of the tools going to cost?
Both TestRail and Xray require a monthly subscription. In contrast, the test management features in AccelaTest are, and always will be, completely free.
The pricing for each test case management tool is as follows:
- TestRail : $34 per user per month
- Xray: Starts at $10 / year
- AccelaTest: price is always $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 be great at managing test cases and the SDLC. Fortunately, all three contenders deliver on their ability to manage tests. The most notable differences between the tools are a lack of BDD support for TestRail and the inability to reuse test repositories for Xray. AccelaTest is still in active development and working towards adding the nice-to-have features. As the core features offered by all the tools in this arena are roughly the same, and the missing features may not be needed by all teams, we declare a tie.
How do the tools rank on the ability to Manage Test Runs?
The ability to run your test cases and report the results out is of equal importance. Fortunately, once again, all three contenders deliver on this both the ability to run tests and report results. The most notable differences are TestRail’s lack of parameterization and Xray’s inability to mark a test result as pass or fail in a single click. Once again, the AccelaTest team is hard at work adding enhancements to Test Execution. Once all of the enhancements are complete, AccelaTest will be the clear winner in this category.
How well do the tools handle Defect Management?
None of the tools offer standalone defect management, but they do offer 3rd party integrations for issues. One such integration is with Jira, which can be completed using a Jira plugin.
Also, there is a lack of ability to report issues directly from all of the tools. Due to the same functionality being offered by all of the solutions, we declare Defect Management a tie.
39 comparison points of Xray vs. Testrail:
In this 39 point comparison of Testrail, Xray, and AccelaTest, we will be comparing these tool features: Requirement Management, Test Cases, Execution of Test Cycles, Bugs or Defects, Integration Capabilities, Certifications, Support, Reporting, and finally finish up with Pricing.
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| 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 |
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$34 / user / mo Start Monthly Subscription |
Starts at $10 / year Start Subscription |
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Legend:
1: Functionality is on roadmap to be implemented.
2: Email support to activate for your project.
Test Case Management Tool Comparison – FAQ for Testrail, Xray, AccelaTest
What is AccelaTest?
Accelatest Test Runner Overview
Test Case Creation in AccelaTest
AccelaTest’s intuitive graphical user interface is different from many popular tools. We have made all core functionality our competitors charge money for entirely free. You read that right. We offer the ability to efficiently manage test plans, test case writing, test executions, test results, and reporting (test plans report, test runs report, test case execution report, etc.) at no cost. We earn revenue from our hybrid test automation approach.
Our hybrid automated testing approach combines API test automation tools, real-time insights on REST API health, and manual testing under one testbed. AccelaTest creates robust automated scripts as manual testers create their test cases. Thus, empowering manual testers to create an automation suite while reducing the time it takes to prep test data and execute test cases.
Teams needing to perform API testing and have a desire to simplify their software testing efforts have found tremendous success with AccelaTest. See why many teams with business-critical systems trust AccelaTest to deliver their product.
What is TestRail?
TestRail is another comprehensive test management application built to monitor testing progress and track progress. Software testers can integrate Testrail with Jira Issue types through a Jira plugin.
Many business professionals and agile teams use TestRail to simplify QA process and software testing efforts. Using TestRail can help ensure the highest quality software is delivered to your end users.
What is Xray?
Xray is another comprehensive test case management application built to monitor testing progress and track progress. Xray was built with integration with Jira in mind. It can integrate with Jira Issue types through a Jira add-on.
Many agile teams use Xray to boost productivity and ensure the highest quality software is delivered. Users have found great success using this solution.
Testrail vs. Xray Conclusion
Hopefully, you now have a better understanding of Xray vs. Testrail, in addition to our Free Test Management tool. Many of the other 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. Open your free account now.
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