Ranorex Studio vs ReadyAPI Test comparison

Ranorex and SmartBear are both solutions in the Functional Testing Tools category. Ranorex is ranked #14 with an average rating of 7.5, while SmartBear is ranked #21 with an average rating of 7.3. Ranorex holds a 3.6% mindshare in FT, compared to SmartBear’s 0.5% mindshare. Additionally, 95% of Ranorex users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 93% of SmartBear users who would recommend it.

Ranorex Studio

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93% willing to recommend

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Dec 18, 2024

ReadyAPI Test and Ranorex Studio compete in the software testing category, with each excelling in different areas. ReadyAPI Test seems to have an edge in API testing with comprehensive features for SOAP, REST, and JDBC services, while Ranorex Studio excels in UI automation across various platforms.

Features: ReadyAPI Test supports extensive SOAP, REST, and JDBC testing, alongside flexible project setup. It includes data-driven testing and web service simulation. Ranorex Studio provides robust UI automation with features like cross-browser testing, Ranorex Spy for object analysis, and integration with Visual Studio.

Room for Improvement: ReadyAPI Test could improve IDE integration, reduce memory consumption, and enhance stability. It also needs better Git integration and more flexible licensing. Ranorex Studio requires improved browser compatibility and object recognition, particularly for non-.NET elements. It could benefit from broader OS support beyond Windows and enhanced mobile testing features.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: ReadyAPI Test is mainly deployed on-premises, receiving positive feedback for ease of setup. Online support is generally helpful, though some users report slow response times. Ranorex Studio supports both on-premises and cloud deployments, with user-reported high ratings for support and quick response times, despite some delays in bug resolution.

Pricing and ROI: ReadyAPI Test's pricing is considered high but justifiable by its features and ROI, with an open-source version as a more affordable option. Ranorex Studio also presents a high cost but offers flexible licensing options, integrating well across platforms and providing a reasonable ROI despite initial expenses.

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Categories and Ranking

Ranorex Studio

Ranking in Functional Testing Tools

14th

Ranking in Regression Testing Tools

7th

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

7.1

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Mobile App Testing Tools (4th), Test Automation Tools (11th)

ReadyAPI Test

Ranking in Functional Testing Tools

21st

Ranking in Regression Testing Tools

9th

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

7.0

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

API Testing Tools (10th)

Mindshare comparison

As of April 2025, in the Functional Testing Tools category, the mindshare of Ranorex Studio is 3.6%, up from 3.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of ReadyAPI Test is 0.5%, down from 0.9% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Functional Testing Tools

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Aws V

IT Team Leader -Automation Manager at Citco

Good data security, allowing local installations to prevent data from going to the internet

There were a lot of issues we faced. One notable improvement would be better API integration within the tool itself, as we still rely on external tools like Postman. Additionally, expanding language support beyond C#, Java, and JavaScript to include Python would be beneficial. An AI feature that automatically detects automation object properties and suggests actions would be a great addition. So, in future releases, AI solutions for automated property identification would be helpful.

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Faiz Ahmed

Test Automation Specialist / Lead at Tata Consultancy Services

You can achieve any complex task with this tool

There aren't any plugins for UI automation. You need to make a custom code and download a job to put into the libraries. If it were panelized, then it would be straightforward. It should be in a panel of the tools, so you can add those tools as your test step in your test cases. For example, it would be nice to have a Selenium plugin available from the menu, where I can select "open browser" and provide the URL. That URL would be immediately open in the browser. This is like a keyword, and then the Selenium plugin should be there.

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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

"This is a powerful, reliable and versatile all-around application testing suite."

"The solution is fast and includes built-in libraries that record and playback."

"Object identification is good."

"I'm from a UFT background, so Ranorex Studio has a similar feel in terms of how it handles objects. It just felt familiar even though I'd never seen it before. However, it doesn't have all the bells and whistles of UFT, but it's a pretty good start, and it's cost-effective."

"Data security was prime for us. Being able to download and run tests on our local machines was a big plus. The flexibility Ranorex offers in terms of customization is outstanding."

"The most valuable feature of Ranorex Studio is its user-friendly interface."

"Support is very quick. You can write to them and on the same day, they will respond. This is one of the best features."

"The solutions's regression testing is very important for our company, as is the continuous integration process."

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"Using SoapUI's automation suites to run all our test cases saved us a lot of time. Running 300 test cases takes about three to four days. When you automate all that, it takes only two to three hours."

"The Pro and free version of SoapUI Pro has good technical support."

"One good feature is SoapUI's URL check, which allows you to check among the applications. I'm not just talking about the ones for Android. It has all kinds of multi-world tests that are really helpful."

"API mockups, functional testing, and load testing are valuable features."

"It clearly makes it easy to test APIs based on the SOAP protocol. We are a logistics company, and we have lots of tracking calls coming in. We provide APIs for tracking services, and it makes sense for us to use SoapUI to test them thoroughly."

"The solution has some good scanning features."

"SoapUI is uncomplicated and user-friendly."

"The most valuable features are that it is user-friendly, it's easy to use and easy to teach to others."

Cons

"Binding to other sources is very good but the object recognition in .NET desktop applications often doesn't work."

"The automation of the SAP application could perhaps be improved to make it much simpler."

"The solution does not support dual or regression testing."

"If there are many queries on the web page, Ranorex will not render the page correctly. I had about 1,000 queries on the page, and the solution was not able to handle it."

"I'd like to know their testing strategies and to know what they can automate and what they can't. It can become pretty frustrating if you're trying to automate something that changes on a monthly or weekly basis."

"One of the areas the service could be improved would be to have the training in Italian."

"I would like to be able to customize the data grids. They are currently written in Visual Basic and we are unable to get down to the cell level without hard-code."

"The object detection functionality needs to be improved."

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"Automation features are not user-friendly."

"SoapUI Pro could improve by having dashboards."

"The documentation needs to be improved because the interface is not easy for a first-time user."

"SoapUI would benefit from some more customization abilities. It's a good interface, but it would be nice if they added the ability to build custom dashboards where the user can do their own bar graphs and pie charts."

"Could integrate the graphing module for load testing."

"SoapUI Pro is a little heavy due to the number of features. Previously it was not that heavy. Now the tool is too heavy, they should work on fixing this issue because until your system has lots of resources, you won't be able to use it seamlessly. The performance of the application itself could improve."

"There aren't any plugins for UI automation. You need to make a custom code and download a job to put into the libraries. If it were panelized, then it would be straightforward. It should be in a panel of the tools, so you can add those tools as your test step in your test cases."

"Occasionally, when you are saving, the solution can hang."

Pricing and Cost Advice

"This solution is a more expensive solution compared to some of the other competitors."

"The licensing fees depend on the number of users."

"We paid €3,000 (approximately $3,300 USD) for this solution. When you add the runtime licenses it will be €3,500 (approximately $3,900 USD)."

"Our company has one license per user with each costing two lakh rupees."

"Licensing fees are paid on a yearly basis."

"There are several types of licenses and you need to choose depending on your needs and level of usage."

"We have team members who are working in shifts, and it is not possible for us to utilize a single license on a single piece of hardware so that multiple team members can use it. We have to take out multiple licenses for each team member."

"The cost is not that bad."

"ReadyAPI Test is about $680 per user, per year."

"ReadyAPI Test is expensive, and I rate its pricing a four out of ten."

"My understanding is that the pricing is okay, however, that's taken care of by our procurement team. It's around $5,000 for three years."

"I think the number of users is also limited, considering how much we pay."

"The Pro version can be expensive for some companies. There are no costs in addition to the licensing fees."

"SoapUI Pro is open source but it has a subscription-based model which involves some more features. At the moment we are using the free version. The Pro version requires a license, and it is an annual license to use it."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Computer Software Company

20%

Manufacturing Company

13%

Financial Services Firm

10%

Government

Financial Services Firm

25%

Computer Software Company

14%

Insurance Company

11%

Manufacturing Company

Company Size

By reviewers

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Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Ranorex Studio?

Data security was prime for us. Being able to download and run tests on our local machines was a big plus. The flexibility Ranorex offers in terms of customization is outstanding.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Ranorex Studio?

I'd rate it around five out of ten, where one is cheap and ten is expensive, not too cheap but not overly pricey.

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What needs improvement with Ranorex Studio?

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What do you like most about SoapUI Pro?

The product allows us to uncover any potential issues early on.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for SoapUI Pro?

ReadyAPI Test is expensive, and I rate its pricing a four out of ten.

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What needs improvement with SoapUI Pro?

ReadyAPI Test needs to improve its reporting. While reports provide essential information when issues arise, or tests fail, having more graphical representations directly within the reports would b...

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Overview

Ranorex is a leading software development company that offers innovative test automation software. Ranorex makes testing easy, saves time in the testing process and empowers clients to ensure the highest quality of their products. Its flexible tools and quick ROI make it the ideal choice for companies of virtually any size – and this is why thousands of clients in over 60 countries trust in its excellence.

Ranorex

For REST, SOAP and other popular API and IoT protocols, SoapUI NG Pro provides the industry's most comprehensive and easy-to-learn functional testing capabilities. Based on open core technology proven by millions of community members, SoapUI NG Pro helps you ensure that your APIs perform as intended, meet your business requirements, timeframes, and team skill sets right from day one.

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Siemens, TomTom, Adidas, Canon, Lufthansa, Roche, Cisco, Philipps, Dell, Motorola, Toshiba, Citrix, Ericsson, sage, Continental, IBM, Credit Suisse, Vodafone

Apple, Cisco, FedEx, eBay, Microsoft, MasterCard, Pfizer, Nike, Oracle, Volvo, Lufthansa, Disney, HP, Intel, U.S. Air Force, Schindler

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