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Parasoft Virtualize vs ReadyAPI Virtualization comparison

Parasoft and SmartBear are both solutions in the Service Virtualization category. Parasoft is ranked #4, while SmartBear is ranked #2 with an average rating of 7.0. Parasoft holds a 20.8% mindshare in SV, compared to SmartBear’s 11.7% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of Parasoft users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of SmartBear users who would recommend it.
Parasoft Virtualize
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100% willing to recommend
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100% willing to recommend
 

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We performed a comparison between Parasoft Virtualize and ReadyAPI Virtualization based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

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Categories and Ranking

Parasoft Virtualize
Ranking in Service Virtualization
4th
Average Rating
8.8
Number of Reviews
12
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
ReadyAPI Virtualization
Ranking in Service Virtualization
2nd
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
7.7
Number of Reviews
7
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of November 2024, in the Service Virtualization category, the mindshare of Parasoft Virtualize is 20.8%, down from 22.2% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of ReadyAPI Virtualization is 11.7%, up from 9.0% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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Ujjwal Gupta - PeerSpot reviewer
Captures and simulates live system behavior from recordings
Virtualizing a component or service which does not exist or is under development. - Broad, flexible support for literal, XML, JSON requests & responses - Broad, flexible support for Protocol (HTTP, HTTPS, JMS, MQ & for other traffic types such as SQL Queries), Transport & Message Formats (i.e. EDI messages) - Ability to create data driven responders - Recording traffic by acting as a proxy and replaying the recorded traffic for quick and easy virtual asset creation. - Virtualize fills the gap by providing access to their behavior by removing dependency of databases, mainframes, third-party systems, etc. - No Limitations on Traffic hits per day.
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Venkata Yedida - PeerSpot reviewer
Good RESTful API support and performs well, but customization is difficult and time-consuming
My advice for anyone who is considering this product is that it is mainly for RESTful calls. If somebody is using Swagger APIs or some RESTful calls as part of the specification that they want to virtualize, then this tool can be a good choice. Also, if they want to virtualize a GUI tool, then it is good. In general, this is a good product but I think that the user experience has to be improved. There's just a lot of manual work that has to be done with scripting. This should be reduced to make it a more seamless experience for the user. I would rate this solution a seven out of ten.
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Quotes from Members

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Pros

"The initial setup is quite easy to manage."
"The solution is very easy to use."
"Ties-in with the rest of the SoapUI platform and its ability to record traffic and create a virtual endpoint."
"Discovery option to create virtual services."
"Features, such as using Groovy scripts for generating dynamic response, which read data out of Excel sheets and one-click deployment are really nice."
"ServiceV Pro enabled our organization to deliver an end-to-end solution by virtualizing external systems, which was easy to implement and provided for a lot of flexibility."
"The technical support is good."
"In times of DevOps, where continuous delivery and deployment is progressing at such a fast pace, ServiceV Pro has emerged as an add-on for enhancing our API product finish."
 

Cons

"It would be ideal if the product offered more in terms of data virtualization or have a separate product that could be combined with this one that could offer a bit more in order to cover more of our requirements."
"ServiceV still has some bug in the tools, such as structure of the project, integration, and combination with different tools present."
"Greater capacity to create Virtual APIs based on HAR files or wireshark recordings."
"It needs support for a wider set of protocols."
"The effort required to utilize the capabilities/usage of ServiceV Pro looks like the one area where we could have some further improvements"
"Requires more documentation or videos with examples, which is easily understood by the new users."
"The solution does not allow you to export APIs to the cURL command like Postman."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

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"This product is worth the cost."
"Pricing is alright, however more options would be desirable for a fairly new product like ServiceV."
"Be updated with the latest offerings that the tool provides so as to avoid any clashes with issues, like licensing."
"Ability to have general IT staff enable developers using this software as opposed to more expensive vendors or developers building their own solution."
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Top Industries

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Financial Services Firm
26%
Computer Software Company
13%
Healthcare Company
10%
Logistics Company
9%
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Small Business
 

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What do you like most about ReadyAPI Virtualization?
The solution is very easy to use.
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What needs improvement with ReadyAPI Virtualization?
The solution does not allow you to export APIs to the cURL command like Postman. The overall picture the solution provides could use additional enhancements.
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What advice do you have for others considering ReadyAPI Virtualization?
The solution handles APIs differently than Postman, so get familiar with it before you use it. I recommend the solution and rate it a seven out of ten.
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Also Known As

Parasoft Service Virtualization
ServiceV Pro
 

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Overview

Go beyond basic mocking and stubbing to create a more robust simulation for APIs and services. Deploy a “digital twin” of your test environment to use as a sandbox for partner development or as a virtual endpoint for internal testing. Parasoft's service virtualization tool, Parasoft Virtualize, enables testers and developers to simulate services or data when access is unavailable or unreliable. The virtual assets can be easily integrated with other testing teams and visualized in a configurable test environment for faster failure detection and debugging with an intuitive codeless interface.

API virtualization in ServiceV Pro helps you deliver great APIs on time and under budget, and does so for a fraction of the cost typically associated with traditional enterprise service virtualization suites.

 

Sample Customers

Alaska Airlines, Cox Automotive, Comcast, Lufthansa, Samsung, WoodmenLife, Caesars Entertainment, Capital One, REI
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