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SoapUI Open Source: Good tool for light tasks
May 01, 2024

SoapUI Open Source: Good tool for light tasks

Anonymous | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 8 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User

Overall Satisfaction with SoapUI Open Source, supported by SmartBear

Used for testing. There are simple cases like API Testing or connecting to backends to kick off some flows, but processes and flows are also be tested, like starting a workflow and checking that the data propagates correctly down the flow. We also use a script for checking if all environments are up. Automation can also be performed with waits, loops, and for those savvy, you can even put in custom code using Groovy.
  • Automated workflows
  • Soap requests: good for those who don't really want to play around with configuring headers
  • API Testing
  • Configuration of REST APIs
  • Can appear clunky
  • Has functionality behind a paywall (i.e. Pro version)
  • Positive: Free tool
  • Positive: provides a sampler as to what the Pro version can do
  • Negative: may not be the most user-friendly if custom scripts are used
  • Negative: lacks some functionality found in the Pro version
  • Positive: for those familiar with code, the lack of functionality can be made up.
SoapUI Open Source is free, which is good for light use or simple things here and there. There is a Pro version that makes things more user-friendly. I also like that custom code can also be used for doing more complicated tasks.
I like that SoapUI can have a process/flow (conditional/loop/waits/etc.) set up for scripting purposes, which is good for beginners and light users.
However, I think the user interface has room for improvement.

Do you think SoapUI Open Source, supported by SmartBear delivers good value for the price?

Yes

Are you happy with SoapUI Open Source, supported by SmartBear's feature set?

Yes

Did SoapUI Open Source, supported by SmartBear live up to sales and marketing promises?

I wasn't involved with the selection/purchase process

Did implementation of SoapUI Open Source, supported by SmartBear go as expected?

I wasn't involved with the implementation phase

Would you buy SoapUI Open Source, supported by SmartBear again?

Yes

Good for simple requests, simple scripts, assertions, and small workflows. Also not bad with the Open Source version if savvy with code as you can do a lot with custom functionality.Free version has limited compatibility with scripts/projects created from the Pro version, but functionality-wise can probably be made up with coding. As such, the free version may not be too suitable for complex scripts or for those who are not familiar with coding as functionality/usability may be limited.