Dec 01, 2021
UFT One is the one you need.
OpenText UFT One and OpenText UFT Developer are automation testing tools aimed at different testing needs, with UFT One excelling in GUI testing and UFT Developer favored for developer-centric environments. UFT One has the upper hand for extensive GUI testing capabilities, while UFT Developer is preferred for its seamless integration into developer workflows.
Features: UFT One supports extensive GUI testing, integrates well with Application Lifecycle Management (ALM), and offers broad technology support for desktop and web applications. UFT Developer integrates seamlessly with IDEs like Visual Studio and Eclipse, supports agile development, and provides flexibility for code-based testing using Java or C#. UFT One's object repository and object recognition features add significant value for automating complex test scripts.
Room for Improvement: UFT One could enhance performance efficiency and improve compatibility with certain modern technologies, addressing issues like high memory usage. UFT Developer has room to expand its feature set to cover more technologies and enhance integration with desktop applications. Stability improvements and support for new web technologies are needed for both products.
Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: UFT One offers more deployment options including on-premises and private cloud, while both products can be deployed in public clouds. Customer service feedback is mixed, with appreciation for support but noted delays, especially for UFT Developer where third-party support is often preferred.
Pricing and ROI: UFT One is costly but offers potential ROI through comprehensive feature utilization across various environments. UFT Developer's pricing reflects its specialized use, and both tools deliver substantial ROI when used effectively to automate complex processes and reduce manual efforts.
The development time using UFT can be cut down into half as compared to coding from scratch.
Automation is done very fast, leading to improvements in the QA process and reducing the time needed for test automation.
We can easily achieve a return on investment in one, two, or three years.
Organizations can't wait for this lengthy process, especially when they are under pressure with their timelines.
Support cases are easily created and attended to promptly, depending on urgency.
The technical support is rated eight out of ten.
The tool can be installed on all computers used by developers or test automation engineers.
Incorporating behavior-driven development tests would enhance the capabilities of UFT One.
If it could move closer to a no-code or low-code solution, it might dominate the market again.
The pricing or licensing policy of OpenText is a bit expensive, however, it's one of the best solutions in the market.
It's cheaper than Tricentis Tosca but more expensive than some others.
There are many open-source tools with no cost, and there are no-code tools that are less expensive than UFT.
UFT supports Oracle, SAP, PeopleSoft, and other non-web applications, making automation feasible.
The object repository is one of the best in the market, allowing creation of a repository useful for all tests.
The OpenText solution is the best of breed and the best solution on the market for large customers.
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