Functional Testing Tools

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BrowserStack

BrowserStack is a test platform built for developers and QAs to expand test coverage, scale and optimize testing with cross-browser, real device cloud, accessibility, visual testing, test management, and test observability. BrowserStack states it currently powers over a billion tests…

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Tricentis Tosca

Tricentis Tosca provides an approach to test automation that is AI-powered, codeless, and end-to-end so it can test everything in a complex IT landscape, to ensure business processes work flawlessly no matter where changes occurs. Its 160+ technology support helps users test everything…

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LambdaTest

LambdaTest is a cloud-based platform that helps users run manual and automation tests of their website and mobile apps. Users can test their native mobile application (Android and iOS) and mobile websites on Real Devices on cloud or choose from emulators & simulators for a multitude…

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Sauce Labs

Sauce Labs is a cloud-based platform for automated testing of desktop and mobile applications. It is designed to be instantly scalable, since it is optimized for continuous integration workflows. (The vendor says that when tests are automated and run in parallel on multiple virtual…

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Sauce Labs

Sauce Labs is a cloud-based platform for automated testing of desktop and mobile applications. It is designed to be instantly scalable, since it is optimized for continuous integration workflows. (The vendor says that when tests are automated and run in parallel on multiple virtual…

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BrowserStack

BrowserStack is a test platform built for developers and QAs to expand test coverage, scale and optimize testing with cross-browser, real device cloud, accessibility, visual testing, test management, and test observability. BrowserStack states it currently powers over a billion tests…

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TestComplete

TestComplete is a GUI test automation tool that enables users of all skill levels to test the UI of every desktop, web, and mobile application. TestComplete is best suited for testers, automation engineers, and QA teams in any industry.

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ReadyAPI

ReadyAPI (formerly SoapUI Pro, LoadUI Pro, and ServiceV Pro) is a REST and SOAP API functional testing tool that enables software developers, QA engineers, and manual testers to work together to create, maintain, and execute complex end-to-end API tests in their CI/CD pipelines without…

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Selenium

Selenium is open source software for browser automation, primarily used for functional, load, or performance testing of applications.

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LambdaTest

LambdaTest is a cloud-based platform that helps users run manual and automation tests of their website and mobile apps. Users can test their native mobile application (Android and iOS) and mobile websites on Real Devices on cloud or choose from emulators & simulators for a multitude…

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Tricentis Tosca

Tricentis Tosca provides an approach to test automation that is AI-powered, codeless, and end-to-end so it can test everything in a complex IT landscape, to ensure business processes work flawlessly no matter where changes occurs. Its 160+ technology support helps users test everything…

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OpenText UFT One

Unified Functional Testing (UFT, formerly known as HP UFT and before that QuickTest Professional or HP QTP) is a functional and performance testing tool acquired by Micro Focus from Hewlett-Packard Enterprise, now from OpenText.

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Oracle Application Testing Suite

Oracle Application Testing Suite is a comprehensive testing solution, for load, functional and performance testing.

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Progress Test Studio

Progress Test Studio aims to be the easiest to use Web Automation tool on the market, widely used by Enterprise QA’s for testing, but easy enough for anyone. The product automates testing for WPF, Silverlight, Web, HTML, Angular, React, KUIB, iOS, Android, Mobile Web, and API’s.…

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Testlio

Testlio offers "fused software testing." The approach leverages a proprietary software testing platform, partnerships and integrations with DevOps leaders, and a global services delivery team in 150+ countries.

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BlazeMeter

The BlazeMeter Continuous Testing Platform, supported by Broadcom since the acquisition of CA Technologies in 2018 and now by Perforce since the September 2021 acquisition, provides scriptless test automation, as well as unified functional and performance testing. It allows users…

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SoapUI Open Source, supported by SmartBear

SoapUI is an open source API testing tool supported by SmartBear's community, supporting functional and performance testing of APIs.

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XCTest

The XCTest framework is used to write unit tests for Xcode projects that integrate with Xcode's testing workflow. From Apple, the solution enables users to create and run unit tests, performance tests, and UI tests for Xcode project.

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Perfecto by Perforce

Perfecto in Woburn, Massachusetts, offers mobile app functional and performance testing, and automation testing. Perfecto was acquired by Perforce in October 2018. The Perfecto product line, now supported by Perforce, includes Perfecto Mobile, and Perfecto Web.

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MOZARK

MOZARK is an App Experience Testing Platform that lets users perform integrated experience, functional, and performance testing. The solution helps users build apps that engage your customers and drive revenue. The platform is powered by following products: App Experience: Even small…

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HttpMaster

HttpMaster is a development and test tool for REST web services and API applications. HttpMaster can display and validate the most common REST formats; XML, JSON, and HTML and also supports powerful dynamic parameters, response data validation expressions, flexible request chaining,…

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Tricentis Testim

Testim.io, from Tricentis since the February 2022 acquisition, leverages machine learning for the authoring, execution and maintenance of automated test cases. Testim uses dynamic locators and learns with every execution. It is designed to produce fast authoring and stable tests…

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Tricentis Test Automation for ServiceNow (discontinued)

Tricentis' solution for testing ServiceNow workflows, Tricentis Test Automation for ServiceNow, is a scoped application within the user's Now Platform, boasting a familiar interface equipped with a centralized dashboard to view test plans, suites, cases, and results.

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Rapise

Rapise is a software testing platform that allows users to regression test web, desktop and mobile applications. Some key features include: Playback of Tests, Test Script Editing and Data Driven Testing.

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Parasoft SOAtest

SOAtest, from Parasoft headquartered near Los Angeles, California, is a load and performance testing tool.

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Micro Focus Business Process Testing (discontinued)

Business Process Testing (formerly HP BPT) is a functional testing framework acquired by Micro Focus from Hewlett Packard Enterprise. The product is no longer available as a standalone product, however similar capabilities are supplied by ALM / Quality Center, and Silk Test, both…

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CA Application Test

CA Application Test, from CA Technologies, is a functional and performance testing tool.

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mabl

mabl is a regression test automation tool with test output visualization and performance regression for tracking the perceived speed of web apps and sites, from the company of the same name in Boston.

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Avo Assure

Avo Assure is an intelligent, no-code test automation solution that aims to enable users to deliver high-quality applications and achieve continuous testing. Features are provided by the vendor: Avo Assure enables users to create and execute test cases without writing code. Its…

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Top 3 Functional and Automation Testing Tools (TestComplete, Sauce Labs, Tricentis Tosca)
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In this video, the TrustRadius team will be talking about the top 3 functional and automation testing tools: TestComplete, Sauce Labs, and Tricentis Tosca.

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What are Functional Testing Tools?

Functional Testing Tools are used by QA (Quality Assurance) and DevOps teams to verify that software functions as intended, conforming to an application’s specifications and requirements. Functional testing tools are concerned with simulating application input including user activity and inspecting the resulting output to see if it is what is expected.

These tools facilitate end-to-end testing of every feature of the software to ensure it is working properly, examining the functioning of APIs, web, mobile, and enterprise applications. It is considered a type of black-box testing, where internal code and program structure is not evaluated.

Functional testing tools overlap with Automation Testing Tools., utilizing its features that maximize efficiency and limit human error by automating testing scenarios and validating results. The tools support automated UI (User Interface) testing. These tools provide insights into the causes of testing issues, expediting bug fixing, and problem resolution.

Types of Functional Testing

Functional testing tools support the following types of testing.

  • Unit Testing – evaluates a small portion of code representing an individual task and is a crucial part of the application development process
  • Smoke Testing – is an initial testing step to determine if a new build’s main functionality is working, to allow more detailed testing to proceed
  • Sanity Testing - is like smoke testing, however, it is used to test changes to an existing already stable build as opposed to an entirely new build
  • GUI Testing – verifies that the user graphical interface and navigation is working as intended
  • Component Testing – tests a module or system component independently. It could be a module of code, a web page or screen, or a subsystem within a larger system.
  • Integration Testing – tests validated individual components to see how they work together
  • Regression Testing – is used to test new and updated features or configuration changes to ensure they do not have unexpected consequences (bugs) and adversely impact existing functionality
  • Systems Testing – is conducted on a complete, integrated system to ensure that it meets its technical, functional, and business requirements.
  • User Acceptance Testing / Environment Testing – is done prior to production implementation to ensure that the software will work in real-world conditions and scenarios

Difference between Functional and Non-Functional Testing

Functional testing is done to ascertain whether an application has satisfied its business requirements.

Non-Functional testing is used to verify that the application will run successfully once deployed and includes the following: performance, load, stress, security, installation, and recovery testing.

Integrations

Functional Testing Tools offer integrations with a range of other tools that may be in your ecosystem. Here are a few examples.

  • DevOps - Azure DevOps
  • Issue Tracking - Jira
  • Version Control - Git
  • Continuous Integration (CI) – Jenkins
  • Integrated Development Environment (IDE) – Visual Studio

Functional Testing Tools Features

Functional Tools will include many of these features.

  • Test web, mobile, desktop, enterprise, native, and hybrid applications
  • Support multiple platforms Window, Linux, Mac, iOS, and Android
  • Support multiple devices
  • Support multiple scripting languages
  • Testing automation
  • Machine learning for automated testing
  • Reusable scripts
  • Cross-browser testing, Chrome, Edge, Firefox, headless
  • GUI testing, and AI-assisted object recognition
  • Parallel testing
  • Error logging and reporting
  • Dashboards, analytics
  • Test recording and playback

Functional Testing Tools Comparison

Consider the following when purchasing Functional Testing Tools

Use Case: Most testing tools have a specific focus. Some tools are geared toward enterprise-scale testing such as Worksoft Certify which supports SAP, Oracle, and SalesForce application testing. Others specialize in mobile and web-based application testing like Sauce Labs or focus exclusively on one type of testing such as SoapUI for API testing.

Free Open-Source Tools: If you have the necessary in-house tech support, your business can take advantage of free open-source tools like Watir which is a Ruby-based library for testing automation, or Selenium which supports web browser emulation. Commercial tool vendors provide the expertise and tech support to help a business use its software.

Automation: Most tools offer automation features; some tools have more robust automation capabilities like SmartBear TestComplete and Tricentis Tosca. They employ ML and AI-powered automated testing that facilitates API testing, supports pattern recognition in UI testing, identifies unexpected errors, and can recommend solutions.

Pricing Information

Many functional testing tools are available free and open source. These tools are usually purpose built and specific to certain kinds of projects or apps (e.g. for Android apps, etc.). Open source tools may present the best option for small projects and independent developers. Prices for paid products begin at $40 to $200 per month. Enterprise-scale tools are considerably more expensive and require a vendor price quote.

Functional test tools providing automation or complex multi-purpose testing are generally priced $250 monthly for short-term subscriptions, or $2000 to $3000 annually per licensed user with volume pricing available. Such high end suites support testing applications across browsers, mobile platforms, APIs, as well as ERP applications, and legacy systems. They also include load and performance testing capabilities, as well as live support. The intended users of advanced test automation suites are larger enterprises.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What do functional testing tools do?

Functional testing tools ensure that business applications perform as intended. By the automated simulation of application inputs, and examination of the corresponding results, the software can exercise end-to-end testing on all application features.

What are the benefits of using functional testing tools?

Functional testing tools provide quality assurance, ensuring end-user and customer satisfaction. They improve application quality and expedite time to market. Their automation features save time and effort, increase productivity, facilitate problem resolution, enforce consistency, and reduce human testing errors.

How much do functional testing tools cost?

Vendor quotes are required for enterprise-scale tools. Introductory tools begin at $40 and go over $200 a month. Free open-source tools are available. Free trials are available.

What are the best functional testing tools?

Popular functional testing tools are: