Zephyr Scale vs. Tricentis qTest

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Zephyr Scale
Score 9.2 out of 10
N/A
TM4j is a test management application for Jira, developed by Jira solutions specialist Adaptavist, acquired and now supported by SmartBear since March 2020.
$4.55
per month per user
Tricentis qTest
Score 8.6 out of 10
N/A
Tricentis qTest (formerly QASymphony) provides enterprise-level agile testing tools giving businesses visibility and control needed to ensure application quality in fast-paced development environments. Tricentis and QASymphony merged in summer 2018.
$1,200
per year per user
Pricing
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Editions & Modules
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Offerings
Pricing Offerings
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Free Trial
YesYes
Free/Freemium Version
YesNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoYes
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeOptional
Additional DetailsFree up to 10 users, $4.55/user/month after that. It gets cheaper as you scale.
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Community Pulse
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Considered Both Products
Zephyr Scale

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Tricentis qTest
Chose Tricentis qTest
Tricentis qTest takes a lead on centralised maintenance of all entities of STLC & also qTest takes a big leap when it comes to Proof of testing data capture thru "web explorer" & also it got advantage for its easy configuration against any project management tool i.e. JIRA etc. …
Features
Zephyr ScaleTricentis qTest
Test Management
Comparison of Test Management features of Product A and Product B
Zephyr Scale
7.8
1 Ratings
4% below category average
Tricentis qTest
8.1
38 Ratings
0% above category average
Centralized test management8.01 Ratings7.937 Ratings
Map tests to user stories8.01 Ratings7.78 Ratings
Test execution reporting8.01 Ratings8.837 Ratings
Defect management7.01 Ratings7.932 Ratings
Manage test hosts and schedules00 Ratings8.432 Ratings
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User Ratings
Zephyr ScaleTricentis qTest
Likelihood to Recommend
8.0
(1 ratings)
8.7
(39 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
-
(0 ratings)
6.0
(2 ratings)
Usability
-
(0 ratings)
8.0
(1 ratings)
Support Rating
-
(0 ratings)
1.0
(1 ratings)
Implementation Rating
-
(0 ratings)
5.0
(1 ratings)
User Testimonials
Zephyr ScaleTricentis qTest
Likelihood to Recommend
SmartBear
Jira and Confluence are widely implemented in organizations of various industries so incorporating Zephyr Scale is a very seamless method of adding scalable testing management. Testing visibility and end to end traceability is possible and integrates in Jira. Developers and engineers are able to take advantage of the built-in reports and statistics and even automate testing. The value is greatly reduced for organizations that do not already implement Jira and Confluence as the native integrated compatibility is much of the value
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Tricentis
Tricentis qTest integrates seamlessly with Jira, making it ideal for teams that manage user stories and defects in Jira while keeping test cases and execution in qTest. When paired with automation tools like tosca, Selenium, or WebdriverIO, qTest is excellent for aggregating both manual and automated test results in one place.
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Pros
SmartBear
  • Scalable and compatible with Jira & Confluence
  • Improves testing visibility, data analysis, collaboration with reports & gadgets
  • Easy to retrospectively trace testing with change history
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Tricentis
  • As a fresher, when I started using qTest it was very handy and easy to understand.
  • It helps us trace the test cases that are used to test the quality in a single location
  • The main thing is its integration with JIRA as soon as we create a ticket we would be getting all the requirements in the qTest so it became easy for me
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Cons
SmartBear
  • Not as valuable if not already using Jira or Confluence
  • Can be overlooked if the user does not set automation
  • Needs better first time tutorials
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Tricentis
  • In requirements , we can't add multiple test cases at once, or search multiple cases at once, need to do one by one. Here actually qtest needs to improve.
  • Linking cloud hosted qtest and on-premise TOSCA is very difficult especially when you are working with client system with security wall. It requires tunnelling software which is not recommended.
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Likelihood to Renew
SmartBear
No answers on this topic
Tricentis
This has been a core QA management tool for our organization and integrates well with our other SDLC platforms (Azure DevOps/Jira/Katalon).
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Usability
SmartBear
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Tricentis
qTest is actually intuitive and user-friendly, despite my other scathing review aspects
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Support Rating
SmartBear
No answers on this topic
Tricentis
The actual answer is 0. I have never experienced worse support, whether personal or professional
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Implementation Rating
SmartBear
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Tricentis
Again, supporting documentation could have been a lot better
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Alternatives Considered
SmartBear
Zephyr scale is easier to work with and more seamlessly used because it is natively integrated with Jira and Confluence. TestRail cannot provide the same scalable experience and is rather dated and limited in capability. Developers rather use tools that are compatible with each other, and Zephyr scale offers that
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Tricentis
All of them offer formidable solutions in the test management realm, but each one caters to different niche and need. qTest distinguishes itself with its deep integration capabilities, especially with Agile and DevOps tools, enabling streamlined CI/CD process. Its modern, user-centric interface contrasts with ALM's more dated appearance and complex setup. While TestRail provides a clean user experience and caters to a broad spectrum of business, qTest's scalability, from SMBs to large enterprises, stands out. PractiTest's cloud-based solution is geared towards mid-sized companies, but qTest's flexibility, advanced analytics, and robust reporting grant teams actionable insights. qTest' approach to a more holistic test management closely aligning with modern software development practices
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Return on Investment
SmartBear
  • Dozens of added testing capability via integrated gadgets
  • Reduced testing and tracking time
  • Faster and clearer testing operations awareness
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Tricentis
  • In comparison to other Testing tools, Tricentis qTest was the most expensive.
  • We were able to quickly bring international users up to speed on how to use the tool.
  • The ability to clone a project rather than create a new one from scratch was a valuable time saver.
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ScreenShots

Tricentis qTest Screenshots

Screenshot of Customizable analytics and reports can be shared across the organization - additional read license requiredScreenshot of Centrally manage automated testing and environments, as well as schedule and or kickoff automated testing with any open source or proprietary toolScreenshot of qTest allows for true test case sharing across teams and projects to help standardize and scale knowledge and best practicesScreenshot of qTest integrates in real-time with Jira for full traceability to requirements during Agile test and developmentScreenshot of Build custom, event-driven workflows with any third-party solution, including ChatOps tools like Slack and Microsoft Teams, to streamline testing and drive collaborationScreenshot of Tricentis qTest comes with over 60 out-of-the-box metrics, with drag-and-drop capabilities to build custom dashboards