CucumberStudio vs TestRail comparison

The compared SmartBear and IDERA solutions aren't in the same category. SmartBear is ranked #26 in RADS , with an average rating of 7.5, and holds a 0.2% mindshare in the category. IDERA is ranked #2 in TMT , with an average rating of 8.3, and holds a 11.2% mindshare. Additionally, 91% of SmartBear users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 91% of IDERA users who would recommend it.

CucumberStudio

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91% willing to recommend

TestRail

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91% 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 (26th), Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST) (7th)

TestRail

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

6.1

Number of Reviews

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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 0.2%, up 0.0% compared to last year.
TestRail, on the other hand, focuses on Test Management Tools, holds 11.2% mindshare, down 13.5% 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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StuartBarker

Managing Director at Corecom Quality Engineering

A tool that provides effective test management and real-time reporting capabilities

I have faced some issues with the integration between TestRail and Jira where the status of tests is not displayed (in Jira) due to I suspect security settings on the browser. In a large corporate environment, it is not easily changed. The support wasn't particularly helpful. It would be great if I could create custom reports, ideally with a tool designed specifically for that.

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

Pros

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

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

"The most valuable feature of CucumberStudio is its use of action words, which allows me to avoid writing test cases from scratch for the most common scenarios."

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

"The solution is stable."

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

"CucumberStudio has a very user-friendly interface."

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

"The ability to time test runs gives the tester the ability to compare calculated times to actual times it takes for a test case to run."

"The features that I have found most valuable are that there are various test case templates and test artifact maintenance."

"Most valuable features are the ease of organizing test cases and a great API for sending results from automated test run results into the database."

"Reliable and stable. It is important that TestRail be up and running 24/7 as we have users around the world using it."

"I haven't faced any stability issues using the solution. Stability-wise, I rate the solution a ten out of ten."

"The feature that I have found most valuable is the dashboard."

"The biggest advantage of using TestRail is its simplicity and intuitive interface."

"The most valuable features are the flexibility, ease of use for writing new test cases, the test plans, and the composition."

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Cons

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

"CucumberStudio's API integration could be improved both in terms of reliability and design."

"The reporting needs to be improved."

"I would like to see better customer support."

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

"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."

"The reports should be more user-friendly."

"There are a number of improvements that have been requested. While I don't have a list of these requests available, many can be found on Gurock's forum."

"It would be useful if it had its own issue management system. At the moment, it's purely a test management tool and you have to link to a defect management tool, like JIRA. It would be useful if there was an option to use its own defect management tool so that it's integrated and not two separate tools."

"It's not easy to create a custom report. It's not straightforward. A good improvement would be if there was a way to report and create a custom report without using a plugin or scripting language."

"TestRail by Gurock could improve by adding a defect management module tool. It would add a lot of value if I want to install it and I don't have Jira or an isolating team. For example, if I am providing a service it's separated from the development team, it then would be better to have defect management included with the test management. However, as it is now I need to be integrated with Jira or another defect management tool to complete the testing process."

"The TestRail API to integrate reporting of automated tests is complete, but requires many requests to identify the appropriate entry."

"This solution has room for improvement. For example, some particular projects need to adjust access or add additional members and this isn't always possible. Role-based access would improve this."

"It would be nice if they would add an export to Word."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

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"Its price is definitely not more. If they introduce automation, they can charge more."

"The product has a reasonable price in terms of the features."

"The price of the solution is based on how many users you have per year. When you grow, it is segmented, For example, 10 to 25, you have a price, and more than 50, or 100, you need to take the enterprise license. I don't think we will reach this point."

"Pricing for small teams seems correct with respect to competitors."

"My advice to others is to shop around for the best deal. Some options out there are free in cyberspace."

"The solution is quite reasonably priced for what it offers and offers a monthly subscription model."

"I give the price a five out of ten."

"Negotiate the best deal you can."

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Questions from the Community

What needs improvement with Hiptest?

CucumberStudio's API integration could be improved both in terms of reliability and design. The API requires data to be sent in a specific format, which takes time to build. Additionally, the repor...

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What is your primary use case for Hiptest?

I use CucumberStudio as a test case repository. All of our test cases are stored there. It is also part of our test planning process. For every sprint, we plan the test cases in CucumberStudio and ...

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What advice do you have for others considering Hiptest?

For teams following a BDD style software development approach, CucumberStudio is a great collaborative tool that covers all the basic requirements of a test management tool. I would rate CucumberSt...

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What do you like most about TestRail by Gurock?

I use the solution for test management.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for TestRail by Gurock?

Pricing is reasonable for TestRail. It offers good value for money.

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What needs improvement with TestRail by Gurock?

TestRail lacks the functionality to map test cases to requirements and risks. While integration with another tool is a workaround, it doesn't fully meet my needs. Additionally, I would appreciate A...

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Also Known As

Hiptest

TestRail by Gurock

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

TestRail helps you manage and track your software testing efforts and organize your QA department. Its intuitive web-based user interface makes it easy to create test cases, manage test runs and coordinate your entire testing process.

Easily track and follow the status of individual tests, milestones and projects with dashboards and activity reports. Get real-time insights into your testing progress and boost productivity with personalized todo lists, filters and email notifications. Efficient test management, get started today!

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