Bitbar vs Zeenyx AscentialTest comparison

SmartBear and Zeenyx are both solutions in the Functional Testing Tools category. SmartBear is ranked #26, while Zeenyx is ranked #16 with an average rating of 10.0. SmartBear holds a 0.7% mindshare in FT, compared to Zeenyx’s 0.2% mindshare. Additionally, 50% of SmartBear users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of Zeenyx users who would recommend it.

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Dec 18, 2024

Zeenyx AscentialTest and Bitbar are competing in the test automation domain. Bitbar is favored for its extensive features that justify its premium cost.

Features: Zeenyx AscentialTest is known for its advanced scriptless testing abilities, detailed test reports, and cross-platform support, making it a strong competitor in bespoke testing environments. Bitbar offers a cloud-based infrastructure with real-device access and seamless integration, appealing to those needing high scalability and diverse device testing options.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Zeenyx AscentialTest provides a straightforward installation with dedicated support, ensuring assistance during deployment. Bitbar's cloud-based model allows global access with minimal setup and offers responsive customer service for timely support.

Pricing and ROI: Zeenyx AscentialTest typically has a lower initial cost, focusing on cost-effective scaling and delivering favorable ROI for small to medium projects. Bitbar requires a higher upfront investment, providing ROI through enhanced capabilities and scalability, suitable for enterprises despite the higher cost.

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Categories and Ranking

Bitbar

Ranking in Functional Testing Tools

26th

Average Rating

7.0

Reviews Sentiment

7.1

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Mobile App Platforms (12th)

Zeenyx AscentialTest

Ranking in Functional Testing Tools

16th

Average Rating

9.4

Reviews Sentiment

7.5

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Test Management Tools (13th)

Mindshare comparison

As of April 2025, in the Functional Testing Tools category, the mindshare of Bitbar is 0.7%, down from 1.4% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Zeenyx AscentialTest is 0.2%, down from 0.3% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

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it_user1267398

Senior Automation Engineer at a retailer with 10,001+ employees

Has the ability to use different frameworks for testing although it is lacking in capability options

Setup depends on how you are using the product. In our case, it was quite simple. We did it ourselves and it didn't take much time, maybe a day. We used one person per team for setup, usually an engineer or developer. For each team, we had one person to assist with deployment. We have multiple teams so each team had someone dealing with setup. We now have two people working in the company who deal with the maintenance of the solution.

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Tobias Roth

Software developer at Weiss GmbH Softwarelösungen

Robust automation with reusable steps and seamless integration

The concept of reusable steps in Zeenyx AscentialTest has significantly enhanced our test automation efficiency. Encapsulating common actions into modular steps reduces redundancy in test scripts and ensures consistency across scenarios. This approach streamlines maintenance efforts, allowing updates to be applied universally, making our test suite more agile and adaptable to evolving project requirements. The concept of reusable steps is a key factor in maximizing reusability and maintainability in our test automation strategy. AscentialTest's object recognition in snapshots is a robust feature that goes beyond standard elements, even accurately identifying objects within Datawindows. This capability ensures precise interaction with various components of an application's interface, further enhancing the reliability and effectiveness of our automated tests.

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Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:

Pros

"Game testing and the API for apps are good."

"Ability to use different frameworks."

"AscentialTest's object recognition in snapshots is a robust feature that goes beyond standard elements, even accurately identifying objects within Datawindows."

"If you use the PowerBuilder application, do choose AscentialTest without thinking twice."

"The most valuable feature of AscentialTest for us is that it fully supports PowerBuilder."

"It’s been really easy to automate the same application TestComplete struggled with. I have been able to automate two of our key applications in just a few months. I haven’t even taken their training."

Cons

"Their pricing structure is complicated and can be improved."

"Lacking capability options that can be directly integrated."

"The only thing I can't wait for is for Zeenyx to add automating Mobile apps."

"Classes are not as object-oriented as I would like, but I am a programmer and not QA so I expect a lot."

"Streamlining the retrieval of results from individual test set runs would be beneficial."

"I would like to see an improvement in the User Interface."

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The pricing is complicated. It's in the middle."

"Once it starts generating ROI, which for us took between three and six months, one will not even think about the investment."

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Top Industries

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Computer Software Company

17%

Financial Services Firm

16%

Comms Service Provider

Insurance Company

Government

18%

Healthcare Company

15%

University

14%

Financial Services Firm

12%

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AscentialTest's object recognition in snapshots is a robust feature that goes beyond standard elements, even accurately identifying objects within Datawindows.

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While Zeenyx AscentialTest has proven to be a valuable asset in our testing processes, there are areas where improvements could enhance the overall user experience. One notable aspect is the user i...

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We use AscentialTest for automated testing of Powerbuilder applications via CI/CD pipeline with GitLab. We have fully integrated all tests in our CI/CD pipeline. Thanks to the integration, much wor...

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Also Known As

Testdroid

AscentialTest

Overview

Testdroid is a set of mobile software development and testing products by Bitbar Technologies Limited. Testdroid comprises three different products: Testdroid Cloud, Testdroid Recorder and Testdroid Enterprise. Testdroid provides an application programming interface through open source software available on GitHub. Testdroid can use testing frameworks, such as Robotium, Appium and uiautomator for native and Selenium for web applications, targeted for mobile application and game developers. Testdroid Cloud contains real Android and iOS powered devices, some of which are available for users. Testdroid Cloud lets users run tests simultaneously on cloud-based service. Testdroid Recorder is a tool for developers and testers for recording user-actions and producing JUnit based test cases on mobile application and games. Testdroid Recorder is available at the Eclipse marketplace. Testdroid Enterprise is a server software for managing automated testing on multiple real Android and iOS powered devices, supporting Gradle build system and Jenkins Continuous Integration.

SmartBear

AscentialTest™ by Zeenyx Software is an enterprise level Test Management System that encompasses Test Planning, Development, Data Management, Execution and Defect Tracking for applications running on Windows, the web, java, dotNet, terminals and PowerBuilder. This “next generation” testing solution allows users to build robust automated and manual tests from reusable components created by its powerful object recognition engine without recording or scripting. Our patented ‘snapshot’ technology generates graphical representations of the application under test which allows users to build ‘Steps’ by dragging and dropping objects in a visual test editor. Reusable Steps are combined to form a multitude of automated and manual tests that are easy to create and maintain. With AscentialTest, companies realize a dramatic reduction in test creation and maintenance times, resulting in increased productivity and lower costs.

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Sample Customers

Rovio, Paf, Supercell, NITRO Games, Seriously, AVG, Google, Bosch, Yahoo, Microsoft, Yandex, Mozilla, eBay, PayPal, TESCO, Cisco WebEx, Facebook, LinkedIn, skype, Subway

TJX Companies, Nuance Communications, Ericsson Inc., Transatlantic Reinsurance Company, Accenture, Nutrition Coordinating Center, Univ. of MN, iConectiv, Fortress Software, and LMP Corp.

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