Qt Squish Reviews

Name: Qt Squish
Brand: Qt Group
Rating: 4.4 (19 reviews)

4.4 out of 5

19 reviews
95% willing to recommend

789 followers

What is Qt Squish?

Take the complexity out of testing graphical user interfaces (GUIs) and human-machine interfaces (HMIs) – even in the face of product evolution and safety-critical applications.

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Qt Squish is the #9 ranked solution in top Test Automation Tools. PeerSpot users give Qt Squish an average rating of 8.8 out of 10. Based on the analysis of the 19 most recent Qt Squish reviews, the overall sentiment is positive, with a sentiment score of 7.2. Qt Squish is most commonly compared to Tricentis Tosca: Qt Squish vs Tricentis Tosca. Qt Squish is popular among the large enterprise segment, accounting for 62% of users researching this solution on PeerSpot. The top industry researching this solution are professionals from a manufacturing company, accounting for 20% of all views.

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Featured reviews

AnirbanSarkar

Head - Solution Management Group at Meteonic Innovation Pvt. Ltd.

There had been a lot of improvements with froglogic Squish already. There were some scenarios in which this particular solution was available in different flavors. They have pulled everything together in one solution. There were some monitoring systems, which were missing out from the solution earlier. They have a centralized dashboard for monitoring the test cases and their execution. It's a full-blown solution, there are not many glitches in terms of something missing out of the package. The froglogic Squish solution is only handling GUI regression testing, this is its forte. However, a lot of clients are looking into performance testing associated with it. If a performance testing capability can be added as a part of it, this would bring great value. froglogic Squish has a code coverage solution and they have done a pretty good job on it. The penetration testing could be added as a separate module, this would be beneficial.

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Mikkel Løvgreen

Software Engineer at Ambu GmbH

We use Qt Squish primarily for test automation in our embedded systems. While I configure it and set it up, another person uses it for testing. We also use Squish integrated with Qt, a framework for the user interface, which is a crucial feature for us Squish allows us to automate testing in our…

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HagenSturm

Test Automation Specialist at a pharma/biotech company with 1,001-5,000 employees

HMI testing with Squish is similar to testing normal software because both involve graphical user interfaces. The experience is largely the same. However, HMI systems are typically easier to test because their interfaces are usually more straightforward and less complex than other software, such as complex 3D applications. This simpler structure of HMI interfaces generally makes the testing process smoother and more manageable. Integrating behavior-driven development (BDD) within Squish is particularly beneficial in terms of enhancing testing efficiency. This feature allows for the creation of readable test descriptions or designs using BDD principles. It lets users write clear and understandable tests initially and then incrementally implement the necessary functions in programming code. The behavior-driven approach encourages the creation of reusable and well-structured test steps. When you carefully create the test scenarios, it becomes much easier to avoid writing unnecessary code, enhancing the reusability of the tests. I am very satisfied with how the product handles desktop and embedded HMI testing. I appreciate its stability and wide range of functions, which allow it to tackle various testing challenges effectively. It is a powerful and reliable testing tool, but it is also expensive. I recommend Squish for automated GUI testing, provided the user has the necessary budget. I rate it an eight out of ten.

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Qt Squish mindshare

As of December 2024, the mindshare of Qt Squish in the Test Automation Tools category stands at 3.1%, up from 2.5% compared to the previous year, according to calculations based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

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PeerAnalyst reports

Type	Title	Date
Category	Test Automation Tools	Dec 25, 2024	Download
Product	Reviews, tips, and advice from real users	Dec 25, 2024	Download
Comparison	Qt Squish vs Tricentis Tosca	Dec 25, 2024	Download
Comparison	Qt Squish vs OpenText UFT One	Dec 25, 2024	Download
Comparison	Qt Squish vs Katalon Studio	Dec 25, 2024	Download

Title	Rating	Mindshare	Recommending
Tricentis Tosca	4.1	22.7%	96%	107 interviews Add to research
Katalon Studio	3.9	11.5%	89%	45 interviews Add to research

Valuable Features

"Squish is integrated with Qt, which enables us to test the user interface effectively."
"The initial setup process is straightforward."
"I find it very user-friendly and easy to start working with. The main benefit for me is that it allows testing applications developed in the Qt language. This capability makes Squish a game-changer, as it's the only tool I've found that enables automation for applications written in Qt.I appreciate three main aspects. Firstly, the documentation is excellent. Secondly, I value the way the tool efficiently locates elements during testing. These are the two aspects I particularly like."

Room for Improvement

"We encountered issues with the embedded environment and building for the Qt version."
"The platform could be improved by implementing some basic functionalities that are frequently used, such as login procedures and screen handling when multiple screens are used at the workplace."
"I'm relatively new to Squish, so I'm not familiar with all its pros and cons. Currently, I haven't identified any specific improvements. However, one feature I miss is Git integration within the tool. In my previous experience with Selenium and Python in PyCharm, it was straightforward to create and review changes before pushing them. I haven't found a similar option in Squish, and having an integrated tool for managing conflicts would be beneficial in certain scenarios where collaboration is involved."

ROI

Users experienced significant time-saving benefits, as their QA teams no longer needed manual regression tests, enabling focus on exploratory tasks. Releases became agile with continuous integration compatibility, removing the regression phase. With unlimited licensing and stable automation, they executed 900 scripts weekly, cutting testing time and resource demands. As a charitable organization, their ROI is described as infinite. The users anticipate future value, even though some details are still emerging.

Pricing

Enterprise buyers evaluating Qt Squish note that it has a simple licensing model with fixed and group licenses but is considered quite expensive. Initial licensing costs approximately 2,000 Euros, with support adding 800 Euros annually. Pricing is seen as medium but less flexible than desired. Feedback highlights straightforward setup and dealings with Froglogic as equitable; however, concerns about costs for multi-platform use due to different licenses for each variant are mentioned.

"The platform is highly-priced."
"It is expensive."
"The price could be better. I believe each developer license costs about 6000 or 7000 Euros per year."

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Service and Support

Customer service of Qt Squish is frequently praised for being responsive and accommodating, with many noting responses within hours and effective communication. Users find the technical support competent, knowledgeable, and quick to address issues by providing patches or feature requests. While support is generally considered helpful, some individuals mention high costs and occasional dissatisfaction in receiving useful answers, despite the availability of direct engineering builds and personalized assistance.