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    Optimal

    Score8.5 out of 10
    N/AOptimal Workshop, a company in New Zealand, offers their suite of user research tools on a subscription basis, including the Treejack information architecture tool, OptimalSort card sorting test, Chalkmark first-click testing, and other tools.

    $2,388

    per year

    TestMu AI (Formerly LambdaTest)

    Score8.9 out of 10
    Mid-Size Companies (51-1,000 employees)
    TestMu AI (formerly LambdaTest) is a full-stack, AI-native quality engineering platform that lets teams plan, author, execute and analyse software quality in one place, across web, mobile and AI applications. Performance and load testing: TestMu AI runs JMeter .jmx plans and Gatling simulations unchanged, at protocol level, on managed cloud load generators that are provisioned for each run across six regions and removed when it ends, so there is no load…

    $19

    per month per user

    Pricing
    OptimalTestMu AI (Formerly LambdaTest)
    Editions & Modules
    Starter
    $2388
    per year
    Enterprise
    Custom
    Virtual Live
    $19
    per month Parallel Test
    Real Device Plus Live
    $49
    per month 1 parallel test
    Test Manager
    $59
    per month per seat
    Web Automation on Desktop
    $99
    per month Parallel Test
    Virtual Automation Cloud
    $159
    per month Parallel Test
    HyperExecute Cloud (Multi OS)
    $199
    per month Parallel Test
    Real Device + Automation Cloud
    $249
    per month Parallel Test
    SmartUI Visual Regression
    $269
    per month Parallel Test
    Kane AI (Mobile + Web)
    $349
    per month Parallel Test
    Enterprise
    Custom Pricing
    Parallel Test
    HyperExecute On-Premise
    Custom Pricing
    per parallel test
    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    OptimalTestMu AI (Formerly LambdaTest)
    Free Trial
    NoYes
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoYes
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
    Additional Details—Discount available for annual pricing.
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    OptimalTestMu AI (Formerly LambdaTest)
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    TestMu AI
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    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    89%
    Would buy again
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    98%
    Would buy again
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    Delivers good value for the price
    86%
    Delivers good value for the price
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    98%
    Delivers good value for the price
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    Happy with the feature set
    89%
    Happy with the feature set
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    100%
    Happy with the feature set
    107 Answers
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    88%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    7 Answers
    97%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    75 Answers
    Implementation went as expected
    86%
    Implementation went as expected
    6 Answers
    97%
    Implementation went as expected
    89 Answers
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    User Ratings
    OptimalTestMu AI (Formerly LambdaTest)
    Likelihood to Recommend
    9.0
    (11 ratings)
    9.0
    (118 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    -
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    8.7
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    Usability
    8.0
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    9.1
    (70 ratings)
    Availability
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    10.0
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    Performance
    -
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    8.9
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    10.0
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    -
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    9.0
    (2 ratings)
    Configurability
    -
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    8.0
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    Contract Terms and Pricing Model
    -
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    Ease of integration
    -
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    Product Scalability
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    User Testimonials
    OptimalTestMu AI (Formerly LambdaTest)
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Optimal Workshop
    Optimal Workshop is great for UX testing for those with a budget to do so. This may be a little on the expensive side for smaller businesses, but definitely not anything crazy expensive. The insights that you get out of these tests are invaluable and can be the difference between launching a site and succeeding/failing.
    Incentivized
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    TestMu AI
    One day, I needed to test a specific issue that was occurring only on Pixel phones. I turned to LambdaTest, quickly identified the problem, and was able to fix it. There hasn't been a situation where I felt LambdaTest didn't help, it's my go-to solution for testing, as it solves many problems.
    Incentivized
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    Pros
    Optimal Workshop
    • Tree Testing - it is a very simple and easy to use system, that provides the data needed from a tree test
    • Card sorting - provides a system for users to participate in navigation menu layouts. We looked into several options, but this seemed very intuitive for users.
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    TestMu AI
    • Very accessible as multiple users can be added in each subscription
    • Very reliable as it is very close to the actual device when it comes to operating system and version behavior
    • There are a lot of options for devices and browsers that users can choose from when it comes to emulating and testing
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    Cons
    Optimal Workshop
    • The recruitment panelists are not professional, nor do they take the tasks seriously. You are going to get a lot of bad data.
    • They are HQ'd outside the US and must have a small team because the customer service is the absolute WORST I've experienced in their industry.
    • They pride themselves on documentation, but when they fail to document something they blame the customer for the mistake.
    • There are way too many limitations with the tool after you launch, limited integrations, and poor survey questionnaire options. The tool itself is far too basic for most sites, especially B2B.
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    TestMu AI
    • More real devices should be added like I have Samsung mobile but it was not in the list
    • It takes time in checking the link on LambdaTest if we compare with real mobiles
    • Sometimes exact results are not matching as from real mobiles
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    Likelihood to Renew
    Optimal Workshop
    No answers on this topic
    TestMu AI
    The reason i have given the 10 points becasue the problem LambdaTest solves is providing access to all devices in one place, allowing developers to identify the same errors they would encounter on real devices. This makes life much easier, especially for developers who regularly face cross-device functionality issues. It's a big plus point that positions LambdaTest as an all-in-one solution.
    Incentivized
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    Usability
    Optimal Workshop
    I would rate Optimal Workshop's overall usability 9 out of 10 due to several key factors. Firstly, the platform has a user-friendly interface makes navigation straightforward, even for first-time users. The tools and features are well-organized, ensuring users can quickly find what they need without unnecessary complexity. Secondly, the platform is highly intuitive, meaning users can easily understand how to perform tasks without extensive guidance. This is supported by clear and concise instructions throughout the application, reducing the learning curve significantly.
    Additionally, the learnability of Optimal Workshop is exceptional. New users can become proficient in a short amount of time, thanks to its well-thought-out design and helpful onboarding materials. Even more advanced features are presented in a way that feels approachable and manageable. Finally, the platform supports a seamless workflow, allowing users to focus on their research or tasks rather than struggling with the software. These qualities collectively make Optimal Workshop a reliable and efficient tool for many projects, justifying its high usability rating.
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    TestMu AI
    Because of the ease of use of the platform, we just save a lot of time and effort with this as its a feature rich solution, we just need to upload app binary once and for everytime we need to test on a different device we can just directly install that binary on the device without the pain of reupload.
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    Reliability and Availability
    Optimal Workshop
    No answers on this topic
    TestMu AI
    yes always available
    Incentivized
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    Performance
    Optimal Workshop
    No answers on this topic
    TestMu AI
    haven't found any glitch while using this
    Incentivized
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    Support Rating
    Optimal Workshop
    We’ve never had to use much of their support services since the platform is very easy to use, we have however needed to transfer ownership between team members due to people leaving or other circumstances. Under those situations, the support offered to us has been been very quick and efficient and we never had to nudge them much to get the job done.
    Incentivized
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    TestMu AI
    The customer support team is very active and cooperative. Once, I contacted them in their off timings because of an issue, I got an instant reply from the executive and he resolved the issue very efficiently. This is why we have been using LambdaTest for more than two years. It is best suited for us.
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    Implementation Rating
    Optimal Workshop
    No answers on this topic
    TestMu AI
    Implementation of Lambdatest was very easy for different project requirements.
    Incentivized
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    Alternatives Considered
    Optimal Workshop
    For the price as it is very convenient for first-time beginners, its intuitiveness both for the one who is designing the activities and for those who have to interact with them. The fact that it collects and gathers the data into insights of the overall responses collected by all users.
    Incentivized
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    TestMu AI
    While BrowserStack is also a well-established platform, we found LambdaTest to offer similar and even better features at reasonable pricing. LambdaTest is more cost-effective than BrowserStack. LambdaTest provides a free forever plan, while BrowserStack does not. Even manual testing plans are better priced than BrowserStack’s. In terms of UI and onboarding, we found LambdaTest more user-friendly as well.
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    Scalability
    Optimal Workshop
    No answers on this topic
    TestMu AI
    not all department, but we're using for our clients
    Incentivized
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    Return on Investment
    Optimal Workshop
    • Optimal Workshop has had a positive impact on investigating information architecture on several websites.
    • Optimal Workshop has helped investigated the labeling on several websites.
    • Optimal Workshop has also support in the investigation of UX in navigations.
    Incentivized
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    TestMu AI
    • Automation testing has a bit of a learning curve
    • Lack of real device keep that bug in your head if not on the website.
    • Need to wait for a while for a new OS or browser version on the contrary of immediate availability in case of owning a lab
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    TestMu AI (Formerly LambdaTest) Screenshots

    Screenshot of An automated screenshot.Screenshot of Mobile-browser-testingScreenshot of Automation testing on LambdatestScreenshot of Some of the available integrations.Screenshot of Real-time testingScreenshot of Responsive testing