CucumberStudio vs SmartBear TestComplete comparison

The compared CucumberStudio and SmartBear TestComplete solutions aren't in the same category. CucumberStudio is ranked #27 in RADS , with an average rating of 7.3, and holds a 0.1% mindshare in the category. SmartBear TestComplete is ranked #6 in TAt , with an average rating of 7.8, and holds a 6.0% mindshare. Additionally, 90% of CucumberStudio users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 87% of SmartBear TestComplete users who would recommend it.

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90% willing to recommend

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87% willing to recommend

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Categories and Ranking

CucumberStudio

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

7.1

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Rapid Application Development Software (27th), Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST) (7th)

SmartBear TestComplete

Average Rating

7.6

Reviews Sentiment

6.8

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Functional Testing Tools (8th), Regression Testing Tools (5th), Test Automation Tools (6th)

Mindshare comparison

While both are Quality Assurance solutions, they serve different purposes. CucumberStudio is designed for Rapid Application Development Software and holds a mindshare of 0.1%, up 0.0% compared to last year.
SmartBear TestComplete, on the other hand, focuses on Test Automation Tools, holds 6.0% mindshare, down 7.5% since last year.

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Walter Wirch

Technical Expert at Bertelsmann SE & Co.

Facilitates integration of test scenarios while needing modernization of components

CucumberStudio is primarily used for designing test scenarios and automating testing. We have implemented it in conjunction with our own routines for integration into our infrastructure CucumberStudio aligns with our strategy for data-driven testing. It supports our product owners in designing…

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Prakhar Goel

Sr Test Lead at Emerson

Used for integration automation, user-based automation, and web automation

The solution's most valuable features are the drag-and-drop feature, keyword-driven approach, and reusability of the scripts. The solution has introduced a new feature that helps us identify objects we cannot normally identify. It gives you a fair idea of objects, resolving the object recognition issue. The solution can be used to perform different tests on different machines.

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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

"CucumberStudio has a very user-friendly interface."

"The URL is very useful, and it has a very good UI for deploying information of the scenarios created."

"The best thing is that a person without knowledge about the program can easily understand what happened in our testing process."

"CucumberStudio aligns with our strategy for data-driven testing."

"The data table that helps in converting a single script to multiple test cases is very helpful."

"The solution is stable."

"CucumberStudio aligns with our strategy for data-driven testing."

"TestComplete fits almost perfectly with a large amount of stacks, such as Delphi, C#, Java and web applications."

"The reporting is ready to use and doesn't require any setup."

"When compared to other tools, it is very simple."

"The solution is mainly stable."

"The solution has a very nice interface."

"This company offers end-to-end capabilities for test suite creation and execution. One feature that I particularly appreciate is the tagging system. Tags are highly valuable, as they allow you to assign tags to your test cases. When there's an impact in a specific area, you can search for and run all test cases associated with that tag. I find this functionality very useful."

"The database checkpoints detect problems which are difficult for a human resource to find."

"In TestComplete, I saw a conformed package of a tool that kept everybody in consistency. The team was able to regenerate further tests without having to manipulate more code because the record feature is great."

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Cons

"The reporting needs to be improved."

"I think it would be better if we could also do the reporting with CucumberStudio."

"I would like to see better customer support."

"A key area for improvement is to revamp outdated components such as HipTest publisher."

"Another kind of deployment might be useful, perhaps an option to install the tool in a local deployment."

"A key area for improvement is to revamp outdated components such as HipTest publisher."

"I didn't use it very heavily. One issue that I found was that there wasn't a quick way or a button to move Visual Basic scripts to TestComplete. We have a lot of such scripts in our organization, and it would be very useful to have some option to easily move these scripts. It is currently possible to convert these scripts to TestComplete, but it is not easy. I have to write some code, but everything is not available immediately."

"To bring it up to a 10, I would be looking for the addition of some key functional API testing."

"TestComplete gives support to do requests to a SOAP web service but has no support to do HTTP requests on Restful services."

"What is currently missing from this solution is better support for mobile testing."

"The learning curve of the solution's user interface is a little high for new users."

"If that engine could better identify more XPaths automatically and make the process more flexible, that would be better."

"In SmartBear TestComplete the integration with Jenkins could be easier. Additionally, some of the controls could have better customization options. For example, if a grid is used and it contains multiple controls within it, it can be a checkbox, radio button, or any kind of control, the way the Object Spy is operating currently there is a lot of room for improvement."

"This solution could be improved by making it easier to visualize where there is a failure without having to look at it in detail."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

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"This is a pay-per-use service that is not expensive, and cost-efficient if you have a small team."

"It costs a few hundred per year, but I am not sure. It is not at all expensive as compared to other tools."

"It is approximately $6,000 a year."

"We have a TestComplete 12 license."

"The licensing costs are in the range of $1,000 to $3,000."

"The pricing is pretty reasonable."

"TestComplete now have come up with three modules (Web, Desktop & Mobile), so based on the type of product for automation, it is adequate to purchase the required module."

"Overall, for us, the cost of the TestComplete platform and the three extra modules is around $8,000."

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Computer Software Company

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Manufacturing Company

14%

Financial Services Firm

12%

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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Hiptest?

The best thing is that a person without knowledge about the program can easily understand what happened in our testing process.

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What needs improvement with Hiptest?

A key area for improvement is to revamp outdated components such as HipTest publisher. Introducing modern technology could improve the platform. API-based solutions are present but could benefit fr...

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What is your primary use case for Hiptest?

CucumberStudio is primarily used for designing test scenarios and automating testing. We have implemented it in conjunction with our own routines for integration into our infrastructure.

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What do you like most about SmartBear TestComplete?

TestComplete has strong reporting capabilities. The reports they generate are really good.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for SmartBear TestComplete?

I don't know much about the pricing, however, I think it's cheaper.

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What needs improvement with SmartBear TestComplete?

The recording function, when using Python, could be improved, as it does not work well in recording testing.

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Also Known As

Hiptest

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Overview

Formerly HipTest: CucumberStudio is the leading collaboration platform for BDD - an easy-to-use tool to define ideas, test code, and learn in production from real-time insight.

SmartBear

What is SmartBear TestComplete?

TestComplete is a reliable, sturdy automated testing platform created by SmartBear Software. SmartBear Software is a worldwide technological leader known for developing quality enterprise-class development and testing solutions.

TestComplete simplifies the process of creating tests for numerous applications, including, but not limited to; Desktop, Android, IOS, Web browsers, and Windows. Application tests can be manual, scripted, and even recorded by using keyword-driven or data-driven functionality. There are even additional options for error reporting and automated playback. The object repository is extremely accurate and is fully customizable. TestComplete can easily be used by experienced developers and even by manual novice testers to develop quality automated UI tests quickly.

TestComplete offers three different testing scenarios:

Desktop: Users can easily and quickly automate UI tests using today’s most popular desktop applications, such as; Windows, Java, Python,.Net, VBScript, and more.
Web: Users can effortlessly create renewable tests for all of today’s popular web applications, including JavaScript frameworks on 2000+ trusted browser and platform integrations.
Mobile: Users can safely build and automate serviceable UI tests on actual or virtual android or IOS devices, locally or in the cloud. Users can create code or codeless tests. TestComplete seamlessly integrates with many of today’s popular frameworks.

Key Features

Easily create automated UI tests: TestComplete offers scriptless Record and Replay or simple keyword-driven tests to quickly develop any type of UI test users may require. Tests can be recorded once, then replayed when needed across various applications on mobile, web, or desktop environments. TestComplete integrates with many different languages, such as Java, Python, C+, and more.
Keyword driven tests: Users can easily divide testing steps, actions, objects, and data with an integrated keyword-driven test structure. This makes it easy for every user to participate in the test automation process; there is no programming experience needed. Everything is made simple with easy-to-use point-and-click options.
Data driven tests: Easily distinguish data from test commands to keep administrative efforts simple. Users can improve overall coverage by running various automated mobile, desktop, or web UI tests.
Record and Replay: Users can reuse created automated tests across every environment as often as desired. This helps to expand overall test coverage and represents a huge cost and time savings.

Reviews from Real Users

Sandhiya T S., Sr Solutions Engineer at Lexington Soft, relates, “The record and replay aspects of the solution are quite useful for people. With them, you don't have to write any scripts. Basically, you can record your actions and play them back later. The initial setup is also very easy.”

Sai S R., Staff Test Architect at a tech services company, says, "The most valuable features of the SmartBear TestComplete are self-healing, they reduce the maintenance required. The different languages SmartBear TestComplete supports are good because some of our libraries are written in Python, JavaScript, and C#. It's very easy to put them all under one project and use them."

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Sample Customers

Cisco, Cardinal Health, Intuit, Smartbox, Accenture, Deliveroo

Cisco, J.P. Morgan, Boeing, McAfee, EMC, Intuit, and Thomson Reuters.

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