ConformIQ Creator vs SpecFlow comparison

Conformiq and Tricentis are both solutions in the Test Management Tools category. Conformiq is ranked #23, while Tricentis is ranked #12 with an average rating of 7.5. Conformiq holds a 1.3% mindshare in TMT, compared to Tricentis’s 1.8% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of Conformiq users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 75% of Tricentis users who would recommend it.

ConformIQ Creator

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75% willing to recommend

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Sep 16, 2024

ConformIQ Creator and SpecFlow compete in the test automation category. SpecFlow seems to have the upper hand due to its extensive capability set and .NET integration.

Features: ConformIQ Creator offers automated model-based testing, integration features, and robust automation capabilities. SpecFlow includes Gherkin syntax support, seamless .NET integration, and comprehensive code-based automation options.

Room for Improvement: ConformIQ Creator needs enhanced documentation, a more intuitive learning curve, and improved debugging tools. SpecFlow should improve support for non-.NET languages, provide more advanced debugging options, and enhance its official support channels.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: ConformIQ Creator's deployment process is straightforward but occasionally requires customer support. SpecFlow's deployment is generally smooth within the .NET ecosystem but has limited official support channels. ConformIQ may provide better customer service responsiveness but is slightly less easy to deploy.

Pricing and ROI: ConformIQ Creator's pricing is considered fair but is seen as a higher upfront investment. SpecFlow offers a cost-effective solution with good ROI, especially for teams using the .NET environment. Despite the cost, SpecFlow's comprehensive features justify the investment.

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Categories and Ranking

ConformIQ Creator

Ranking in Test Management Tools

23rd

Average Rating

8.0

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Test Design Automation (3rd), AI-Augmented Software-Testing Tools (23rd)

SpecFlow

Ranking in Test Management Tools

12th

Average Rating

7.2

Reviews Sentiment

7.1

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of April 2025, in the Test Management Tools category, the mindshare of ConformIQ Creator is 1.3%, up from 1.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of SpecFlow is 1.8%, up from 1.7% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

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QE Manager at Capgemini

Feature-rich stable tool with multiple options to control output, good integration with other tools, and knowledgeable support team

The core functionality of the tool is automated test generation of optimized test suite; the tool has extensive list of options for the same. The product's integration with other tools sets it apart. It has integrations with many upstream (for requirements mapping) and downstream (export of test cases to various tools) products. It is like "plug-and-play". For any customized downstream tool, like our proprietary automation framework, support is provided for custom development. It is has features - Business AD - to use in Agile implementations. The latest version seems to have support for BDD/Gherkin as well, which we have not used much.

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KreshenAmourdon

Software Automation Test Engineer at I2era

An automation solution with good integration capabilities that needs to focus on providing an option for chain testing to its users

In our company, we need to maintain the scripts of the product daily, and in case of failures, we need to check out the scripts. I would recommend the product to those planning to use it based on both they are planning to build. If you are going for unit testing or small scripts, then you can go with SpecFlow. I don't have much experience with the solution. It is a good and straightforward product. It is also an easy-to-use and user-friendly product that can easily adapt to any framework. I rate the overall solution a seven out of ten.

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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

"Though optimized and automated test generation is the core functionality, the product's integration with other tools sets it apart."

"The tool has the ability to integrate with various requirement management, test management, and version control tools."

"One of the most valuable features of SpecFlow for us is its risk identification capabilities."

"SpecFlow's best feature is the ability to add additional layers to the programming."

"The initial setup is easy."

"The most valuable feature of the solution is unit testing...It is also an easy-to-use and user-friendly product that can easily adapt to any framework."

Cons

"I would like to see the output data optionally used as input for the model, as further action in the flow."

"It would be helpful to have a feature in the tool's UI to map object locators within the system."

"Even though the 4.1 version is a far-improved version from its earlier avatars, the performance of test generation is still an issue on real-time models we have."

"SpecFlow's installation and configuration can be a bit challenging due to its flexibility as an open-source tool."

"I'd prefer in TFS if we could be writing test cases, not in the old classical version. We should be writing in Gherkin and then automatically have it convert that Gherkin test case into SpecFlow feature files."

"SpecFlow would be improved with the addition of functionality reporting, which would be really helpful for automation testing."

"Regarding improvement, it would be good if SpecFlow could provide chain testing, which it currently doesn't allow."

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"SpecFlow is an open-source product."

"SpecFlow is open-source and free of charge."

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Financial Services Firm

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Financial Services Firm

12%

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What do you like most about SpecFlow?

One of the most valuable features of SpecFlow for us is its risk identification capabilities.

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SpecFlow is an open-source product. You just use SpecFlow's plugin capabilities or add it to your existing framework.

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What needs improvement with SpecFlow?

In terms of improvement, SpecFlow's installation and configuration can be a bit challenging due to its flexibility as an open-source tool. While it offers a balanced flexibility, setting it up migh...

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Also Known As

Conformiq Creator, Conformiq Transformer

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Overview

Conformiq Creator provides a solution for automating testing processes and speeding up the software development lifecycle of Enterprise IT applications. Conformiq Creator is used in various sectors, including Telecom, Banking, Finance, Insurance, Retail, and Public Sector services. Launched initially in 2013, Creator quickly gained popularity among its users for its functional testing, application testing, system testing, and end-to-end testing.

Conformiq Transformer shortens the path to test automation, simplifies model-based testing (MBT) adoption using existing methods, and automates manual test execution. Along with Conformiq Creator, which generates executable test cases, scripts and documentation from models, it automates and transforms test design, extending the Conformiq 360° Test Automation™ solution for complex system testing at the speed of development.

Conformiq

SpecFlow is a testing framework that supports Behaviour Driven Development (BDD). It lets us define application behavior in plain meaningful English text using a simple grammar defined by a language called Gherkin.

Tricentis

Sample Customers

Alcatel-Lucent, Avaya, Daimler, Ericsson

Microsoft, Caterpillar, Siemens, Charles Schwab, IBM, Deloitte, Accenture, Philips, Dell, Deutsche Bank

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