Inflectra SpiraTest vs TestRail comparison

Inflectra and IDERA are both solutions in the Test Management Tools category. Inflectra is ranked #18 with an average rating of 7.0, while IDERA is ranked #2 with an average rating of 8.3. Inflectra holds a 0.9% mindshare in TMT, compared to IDERA’s 13.2% mindshare. Additionally, 76% of Inflectra users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 90% of IDERA users who would recommend it.

Inflectra SpiraTest

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76% willing to recommend

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90% willing to recommend

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Sep 16, 2024

Inflectra SpiraTest and TestRail are both competitive test management tools. TestRail is perceived to have the upper hand due to its features, while Inflectra SpiraTest offers more favorable pricing and support.

Features: Inflectra SpiraTest is noted for comprehensive test management, customizable workflows, and robust traceability features. TestRail is praised for its simplicity, scalability, and integration capabilities with various tools. Users find TestRail’s feature set more versatile, especially for larger, scalable projects.

Room for Improvement: Users of Inflectra SpiraTest mention the need for a more modern interface and better performance speeds. TestRail users suggest enhancements in reporting functions and the need for a smoother integration process. Inflectra SpiraTest users highlight performance and interface limitations, while TestRail users focus on reporting and integrations.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Inflectra SpiraTest's deployment model receives positive feedback for ease of setup and strong customer support. TestRail is similarly commended for its quick deployment but receives mixed reviews on customer service responsiveness. Inflectra SpiraTest is noted for better customer support, contrasting with TestRail's emphasis on quick deployment.

Pricing and ROI: Inflectra SpiraTest is appreciated for its cost-effectiveness and clear ROI. TestRail, although seen as more expensive, is considered worth the investment due to its extensive features. Users find Inflectra SpiraTest more economical, while TestRail’s higher cost is justified by its advanced features.

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Categories and Ranking

Inflectra SpiraTest

Ranking in Test Management Tools

18th

Average Rating

7.4

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Application Requirements Management (10th)

TestRail

Ranking in Test Management Tools

2nd

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

6.8

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

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Mindshare comparison

As of February 2025, in the Test Management Tools category, the mindshare of Inflectra SpiraTest is 0.9%, up from 0.9% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of TestRail is 13.2%, up from 13.2% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

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Jason Lopez

Test Manager at a engineering company with 1,001-5,000 employees

Intuitive enough and easy to learn, but in terms of folder organization, it could be better

Inflectra SpiraTest is the new kid on the block compared to Jira and Azure. Still, when I started exploring the tool, I realized that it was no different from other tools I've used in the past, but it all boils down to adaptability because the features would always be more or less the same. I found Inflectra SpiraTest intuitive enough. It's also easy to learn, so this is what I like about it.

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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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Pros

"The ability to reuse test cases already used across projects is the most valuable feature of this solution. We don't need to create new ones."

"The reporting functionality helps vendors and technical resources identify bugs and issues that need to be addressed. The simple dashboard-style home page makes training end-user testers simple and straightforward. The actual testing UI is VERY straightforward and very intuitive for the end-users that test the system since very often we pull from business and operational users to help test new systems."

"The features of this product most valuable to me were the test case management and the visual status, by which it was displayed."

"I found Inflectra SpiraTest intuitive enough. It's also easy to learn, so this is what I like about it."

"We were able to add a step-by-step procedure for someone to follow to assist in testing."

"The user-friendly features are the most valuable. For example, migration of requirements and migration of test cases and the creation of traceability. You have various reports that you need. The plug-ins that are available to connect with the other tools."

"Inflectra SpiraTest has a lot of functionality, which is good."

"This is a user friendly solution."

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

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

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

"The most valuable features are the reporting in the dashboard and the general way in which we can create test runs is helpful."

"The most valuable features of TestRail by Gurock are the user experience, it's very easy to learn. There is no learning curve needed to work on projects and manage the test cases, it is easy. Exporting and importing are simple."

"The product’s most valuable feature is the UI. The structure of test cases is easy to understand."

"The integration with Jira and the ability for extra configurations are the most valuable features."

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Cons

"Being able to add scripting for testing can and does save a lot of time. When you are able to just ‘run’ a test case rather than manually add it and run it."

"It should develop integration with JIRA. We have some complexities which caused us not to decide to integrate it with our JIRA, like synchronous data."

"The user interface is slightly complicated and not very consistent. It could be more user friendly."

"Migrating is not very easy. It depends on the organization, how efficient and effective the decision-making process is. The plug-ins should be easier and more integrated rather than the user trying to integrate the tools which are more popular, like Jira et al."

"Two areas that can stand improvement: integration with third party products and making it more intuitive."

"The folder organization in Inflectra SpiraTest could be better, though I cannot comment whether that is structure-related. Most of what I need would probably be in the tool, but as a test manager, I need to be able to create dashboards and reports easily."

"The UI for managing test cases, test sets, test runs could be a little more integrated, currently, these feel disjointed at times and confusing. Also, the test steps page needs to display the test steps closer to the top of the UI so as to not have to scroll down to find."

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

"The product is not focused on synthetic data creation. I would also like to see more integrations with other platforms."

"Their customer support could be improved. Sometimes we struggle with that. It could be faster. Whenever we raise any query, they get back to you but the turnaround time is very slow."

"I do see room for lots of improvement in it. In terms of usability, duplication with test cases and constant creation of projects isn't easy. There is also too much API integration into automation tools, which is not there in ALM with UFT. Instead of setting it up as a project and using it, we set it up as a system for usability. It also lacks in the traceability aspect. For traceability, you need to use the JIRA plugin and drag traceability on JIRA, but the functionality is still quite limited. The biggest gap is mainframe testing. It would be good if I could start with mainframe testing. Manual granting of access is another issue. There is no API that I could use with another system where it is automated. There is an API for loading somebody to a project but not for adding to the application."

"With TestRail, the APIs are there, but they may not be able to easily integrate with the Jenkins."

"The test suite management has room for improvement as well as better reporting."

"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."

"I've encountered at some point, some difficulties on the administration side, but I don't remember exactly what they were."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"I Googled the pricing for Inflectra SpiraTest, and it's about $4,000 annually."

"The pricing was excellent. I would recommend the enterprise solution."

"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."

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

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

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

"Negotiate the best deal you can."

"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."

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

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Computer Software Company

15%

Financial Services Firm

15%

Manufacturing Company

13%

Healthcare Company

Computer Software Company

21%

Manufacturing Company

10%

Financial Services Firm

10%

Healthcare Company

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Small Business

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Inflectra SpiraTest?

I found Inflectra SpiraTest intuitive enough. It's also easy to learn, so this is what I like about it.

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What needs improvement with Inflectra SpiraTest?

The folder organization in Inflectra SpiraTest could be better, though I cannot comment whether that is structure-related. Most of what I need would probably be in the tool, but as a test manager, ...

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What is your primary use case for Inflectra SpiraTest?

The use case for Inflectra SpiraTest is to report on defects. It's also useful for writing test cases.

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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?

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

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What needs improvement with TestRail by Gurock?

TestRail should improve its pricing.

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Also Known As

SpiraTest, Spira

TestRail by Gurock

Overview

SpiraTest is an integrated Requirements and Quality Management solution that manages your project's Requirements, Test Cases, Releases, Defects and Issues in one environment, with complete traceability throughout. After defining your project's requirements, you generate the test cases and test steps that validate the functionality. The test execution modules allows users to run through the tests, logging defects/issues as they go. SpiraTest is Fully Web-Based. Free 30-Day Trial.

Inflectra

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!

IDERA

Sample Customers

- Morningstar - Deutsch Bank - Sopra Group - Booz Allen & Hamilton - UBS - US Government

Apple, Microsoft, Boeing, Intel, NASA, Amazon, HP, Samsung

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