BrowserStack Reviews

For my project, we utilize a VPN and BrowserStack for testing. This allows me to test our website across various browsers and platforms, including different versions of iOS, Android, and web browsers. It ensures that our website functions correctly across different environments and devices.

BrowserStack has been incredibly useful for our mobile testing needs. One scenario where it proved its value was when I needed to test a new feature across different devices and platforms. I utilized BrowserStack's emulator with real devices feature, selecting specific devices such as iOS devices like the iPhone 14 with different versions like 16 or 17. I could easily switch between devices and versions to simulate real-world usage scenarios. This flexibility allowed me to thoroughly test our UI and ensure compatibility across various devices and browsers, providing a reliable testing environment even when facing connectivity issues.

I've also worked on testing integrations with BrowserStack, particularly with a platform called IT. This involves testing the registration process, including receiving verification codes on devices and phones. BrowserStack has been excellent for testing these integrations, providing a seamless workflow development experience. I've had positive experiences with various integrations on BrowserStack.

One of the challenges I've encountered with BrowserStack is related to connectivity issues. Occasionally, there are disruptions in the connection which can interfere with our testing processes, especially when testing on phones. Improving the connectivity stability would be beneficial for making BrowserStack an even better product in the next release, in my opinion.

I have been using BrowserStack for almost 1 year.

In terms of stability, I would rate BrowserStack an eight out of ten, despite occasional connection issues.

I would rate BrowserStack as a seven out of ten for scalability, indicating it's moderately scalable. Approximately ten users are working with BrowserStack in our company. There are no immediate plans to increase its usage.

I would rate the initial setup of BrowserStack as an 8 out of 10, indicating that it's relatively easy to set up. The deployment process typically takes around one to two hours, although I'm not directly involved in the deployment steps.

As for pricing, I can't provide a clear evaluation as I'm not directly involved in those discussions.

I would recommend BrowserStack to other users as a helpful tool for testing across different browsers and versions, rating it a 9 out of 10.

We are using BrowserStack for several use cases. In our first use case, we have automated testing on the server. When you have automated testing, it uses your local browsers and BrowserStack provides the ability to integrate it with your code. Instead of using your local browsers for executing the code, it'll be executed remotely, and the integration is very easy.

Our second use case was for cross-browser testing for the same automation with the script that we have. 

In the third use case, we were having different platforms. In some of the test cases, we were using a different browser or a combination of a different browser and the different OSs that we have. For example, we had the combination of Windows with IE, and Apple and Mac, with Safari. We did tests on many devices, such as iPhone and iPad. All the devices are available. Once we have integrated it, we were easily able to switch our testing to any of the other devices that we wanted.

The solution has many benefits, we are not worried about maintaining devices locally in our organization. This is one of the biggest benefits. Any device that is new in the market, or any phone or OS that is launched the new version is always available. We are never worried about having access to those. In the real world, you have to buy those new devices and you have to go through a lot of processes to maintain them.

Mmaintaining the devices is the largest task. All the devices have to be checked physically for many things, such as charging. While someone else might need a device but not be able to have access when it is a physical device, there are limitations. With virtual devices, everyone can have access right away, they can log in and start using the device.

The main core concept behind this product is, it takes the overhead of maintaining all of your devices or particular computers. It continuously adds the latest devices that are coming into the market. 

You are able to can record all of your executions session. It's easy to keep track of what you have executed. The screenshots are available.

There are a lot of unique features. For example, when you want to configure the bandwidth of your internet, or if you want to test something with the low bandwidth of your internet, such as how your features are working in the low band to allow configuration of your VPN. Some websites only can be accessed from the UK and if you want to mimic the scenario where the person from the UK is accessing the site, you can do that. Geographical mimicking is also available.

While I was testing I was not 100% sure a that was properly mimicking the browsers or not. We had some issues with a browser, and the reason was the browser itself does not provide any support. If the local system does not provide any support, I think this was the problem. There should be better integration with other solutions, such as JIRA.

All the testing that I do is functional testing, such as UI testing is for mobile. I'm not sure whether it is allowing for desktop testing or not, but if it does not, they should add it for various desktop applications as well for us to have remote access.

I have been using BrowserStack for approximately one and a half years.

The performance of the solution is good. We have not faced any issues. All of the mobile devices or and different OSs have been working well.

The solution is scalable. You have access to all the latest devices and OSs needed. You can increase the number of users using the solution by purchasing more licenses.

We have a team of approximately 35 people, and we all are using the solution.

We do not use this solution on a daily basis but when there is a particular project our teams will use it on a daily basis for testing.

Initially, when we were configuring the automation, we had some issues that we had to contact the technical team. The communication was through email. They do not have a large team of support agents and it would appear that they are still establishing their team.

We have previously used Blisk, which is a similar solution to BrowserStack. It's a simulator for different devices you might have.

Blisk had a limited amount of devices to use. It is a simulator, it is difficult to perform tests with it. It is not a virtual system causing it to have limitations. You can have your application in different sizes and in different devices. The size of the UI will be changed according to the device, not any configuration.

When I am using BrowserStack in the VA systems and if I selected an Apple device the code and configuration will be that of an Apple device.

There is no installation process for BrowserStack, it is a SaaS. However, the process to use the service is very straightforward. You need to choose which device and browser you want and you can start right straight away. Within two or three-step, you can start your application remotely.

There is no maintenance required.

There are different licenses available that can be customized. You can select the features that you want only to use which can be a cost-benefit.

We have licenses to use this solution and it is on a per-user basis. It is a bit expensive compared to other tools are the market.

I would advise those wanting to use the solution to make sure they know their specific requirements and intended usage before purchasing a license. You do not want to purchase features you do not want to use. Use the free version first and then once you understand the solution you can purchase it.

I rate BrowserStack a seven out of ten.

I mainly use BrowserStack for browser testing.

BrowserStack has allowed us to do tests to cover criteria we couldn't do previously.

BrowserStack's best feature is browser testing across different platforms, including mobile.

One of the biggest issues with BrowserStack is that if you don't have your network set up by the book, it's hard to get it to work with local desk machines.

I've been using BrowserStack for three years.

There are some issues with BrowserStack's stability when sessions just shut down for no obvious reason.

I'd rate BrowserStack's scalability as eight out of ten.

The initial setup was straightforward. 

I would give BrowserStack a rating of seven out of ten.

I use BrowerStack for performing automation tests. 

The BrowserStack interface is easy to use and the webinar has a lot of information.

BrowserStack could have a better price, but good things have a price.

I have been using BrowserStack for three years now.

I have found that BrowserStack is stable.

BrowserStack is scalable, but cost is significant for those living in Mexico.

The setup of BrowserStack was easy to implement.

It would be great if BrowserStack came with a downloadable mobile device option. The adoption of new tools on BrowserStack would be helpful. Playwright is one of these tools currently offered by Microsoft. I would rate BrowserStack a ten out of ten.

Our primary use case for the solution is working on web applications, and there are also mobile, Android and IOS in BrowserStack. So, we have it in different languages and execute the parallel execution and migration. So, when executing more than 500 cases for the regularization pack, we get high success ratings for internal use.

We find the application testing features valuable.

We had some execution issues, and you would like to move to the Sauce Labs. We are based out of India and need 100% bandwidth for testing. So, on some days, we have low bandwidth, and on other days a high bandwidth. So network issues could be improved to support our execution.

We have been using the solution for approximately two years.

The solution is stable, and we have not had any issues with it.

The solution is scalable. I rate it a seven out of ten. Approximately 20 users are utilizing the solution.

We have had a good experience with customer service and support. The study is minimal, and when we have issues like a parallel solution failing, we reach out to the support team, and within two days, they respond to us. Additionally, they can connect the demos and solve them and teach us how to use BrowserStack for our web or mobile applications. I rate the customer service and support team an eight out of ten.

Positive

I was not involved in the initial setup, but maintenance of the solution is easy.

I rate the solution a seven out of ten. The solution is good but is not fully developed and can be improved by enhancing its network connections to avoid network issues. I recommend the solution to users considering it and advise them to understand their use case first and how to utilize the solution.

We switched to BrowserStack because we didn't have enough devices so we moved to a cloud-based solution. 

I would like for there to be more integration with BrowserStack and other platforms. One of our clients had Ranorex which is a solution that has a problem with automation on regional devices. It also provides record and play functionalities. Our client proposed integration with BrowserStack but it's not available. I would like for both web applications to be linked. There should be a solution for mobile-based automation. 

It's very stable. 

I have contacted technical support two or three times. They are good but I don't understand the hierarchy. They initially answer with some documentation and then they escalate it. There should be the option to schedule a call with them because people can't always find the solution through the documentation. I would like for them to have direct calls with their clients. 

The setup was quite simple. The website easily explains how to set it up and if you want to integrate it with BPM tools there are online simple step tutorials. 

The deployment takes around two weeks. 

For small scale projects with 200-500 test cases involved, it is costly. But if it's a large project then it is much cheaper than purchasing real devices. 

I would rate it a nine out of ten considering how easy it is to set up. 

They should improve the query resolution. 

It is a good tool. We have multiple products that use it for automation. 

I use BrowserStack for functional testing.

The most valuable feature of BrowserStack is the ability to do manual testing.

BrowserStack operates at a slow pace, it could improve by making it faster.

I have been using BrowserStack for approximately three months.

BrowserStack sometimes works well and other times it is very slow. The stability could improve.

We have 20 percent of our users in my company using BrowserStack.

I have not used technical support from BrowserStack.

I have not used another solution in the same category as BrowserStack.

The price of BrowserStack is high.

I rate the price of BrowserStack a three out of five.

I rate BrowserStack a seven out of ten.

The user experience is really good. We can integrate other SaaS and other stuff, like the banking service SaaS.

I have run the wireless testing process. The optimization in optics is good, and it automatically works well.

There is room for improvement in pricing. 

I've used it for a project for around three months, mostly for credit confirmation.

It's stable. Many organizations go for the largest plan because it's stable.

I would rate the stability an eight out of ten. There's no lagging and jittering.

It is a scalable solution. 

The initial setup is easy. It's on the cloud, using real virtual devices.

With respect to pricing, they are a bit expensive. I would rate the licensing model a six out of ten, where one is expensive, and ten is cheap. So, the price could be a bit decreased.

Everyone has their own analysis. I advise them to analyze whether it's a good tool for their requirements before deploying it.

Overall, I would rate the solution a seven out of ten because it's difficult to replicate the way we experience BrowserStack on the spot on our virtual device. But because of its growing functionalities and features, we can't shift to multiple devices, so we have to go for BrowserStack.