Aug 24, 2016
Thanks all, it's encouraging to see so much support and responses
SmartBear TestComplete and Ranorex Studio are both competitors in the field of test automation tools. TestComplete appears to have the upper hand in data-driven testing and public cloud compatibility, while Ranorex Studio shines with flexible scripting language support and integration capabilities.
Features: SmartBear TestComplete offers dynamic find methods, integration with third-party tools, and JScript support for scripting flexibility, making it suitable for testing desktop, web, and APIs. It is also strong in data-driven testing. Ranorex Studio supports multiple scripting languages like C#, integration with Jenkins and TestLink, and provides a user-friendly interface along with Ranorex Spy for strong object recognition.
Room for Improvement: TestComplete could enhance its web and mobile testing frameworks and optimize resource consumption during testing. It also needs improvements in licensing management and integration support. Ranorex Studio requires expanding beyond Windows, improving browser compatibility, and enhancing continuous integration capabilities. Both tools need to improve their object recognition features.
Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Both TestComplete and Ranorex Studio primarily support on-premises deployments with limited cloud options. TestComplete provides compatibility with public cloud, whereas Ranorex Studio is praised for its swift and professional customer service, though improvement is needed in escalation handling. TestComplete offers responsive support but users report varied technical support experiences.
Pricing and ROI: TestComplete is considered more expensive with a complex licensing model, including node-locked and floating licenses, yet offers significant time savings and efficiencies. A basic TestComplete license is approximately $4,000 with flexible add-on options. Ranorex Studio is also costly but has flexible licensing, making it cost-effective for larger teams. Both claim good ROI through reduced testing times, but perceived value varies with organizational needs.
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.
What is SmartBear TestComplete?
TestComplete is a reliable, sturdy automated testing platform created by SmartBear Software. SmartBear Software is a worldwide technological leader known for developing quality enterprise-class development and testing solutions.
TestComplete simplifies the process of creating tests for numerous applications, including, but not limited to; Desktop, Android, IOS, Web browsers, and Windows. Application tests can be manual, scripted, and even recorded by using keyword-driven or data-driven functionality. There are even additional options for error reporting and automated playback. The object repository is extremely accurate and is fully customizable. TestComplete can easily be used by experienced developers and even by manual novice testers to develop quality automated UI tests quickly.
TestComplete offers three different testing scenarios:
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Reviews from Real Users
Sandhiya T S., Sr Solutions Engineer at Lexington Soft, relates, “The record and replay aspects of the solution are quite useful for people. With them, you don't have to write any scripts. Basically, you can record your actions and play them back later. The initial setup is also very easy.”
Sai S R., Staff Test Architect at a tech services company, says, "The most valuable features of the SmartBear TestComplete are self-healing, they reduce the maintenance required. The different languages SmartBear TestComplete supports are good because some of our libraries are written in Python, JavaScript, and C#. It's very easy to put them all under one project and use them."
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