Test management tools are of utmost importance to the software testers because they somewhat ease out the task of the testers. These tools also play a key role in streamlining the test process.
A good test management tool must check the following boxes; easy installation, reporting system, defect tracking system, import-export system, and most importantly, it should be compatible with other test management tools.
This list brings to you the top 24 best test management tools of 2019.
This is a feature loaded test management tool. It checks all the boxes that a good test management tool must have. TestCaseLab allows the QA engineer to create test cases, group those cases, and lastly execute test runs.
You can individually search, edit, and delete different cases in this tool. Most of all, this tool has an easy installation process and can be done without the help of IT
Features
Test lodge is the best test management tool of all time. The user interface is easy and intuitive. It has all the essential features which enable the QA engineer to create test plans, suites, and cases.
Apart from that, it also facilitates bug tracking with an inbuilt integration with other top bug tracking tools and a fairly useful graphical reporting system.
Features
- An online test management tool
- Helps in organising testing work right away
- Can be integrated with issue tracking tools
- Test plans can be created from scratch with the help of templates
- Test suits can be created using a simple interface. All you have to do is import test cases from a spread sheet
- Each test can be marked as failed or passed
- Can integrate with other tools
- Impeccable dashboard and reporting features
- Entire team can be kept in sync and tasks can be managed
This is one of the few end-to-end test management tools. You get a 30 day free trial and after that, you have to pay some nominal charges for using Practitest.
It allows seamless integration with Redmine, Pivotal tracker, and Jira and a few other systems. Also, communicating the test results is ever so easy with this test management tool.
Features
- End to end QA management for manual and automation testing
- Visibility of project can be ensured with customisable dashboards and reports
- Existing bug tracker can be integrated with other tools
- Bugs can be tracked with the help of advanced filters
- Can be used to perform exploratory testing
- Work can be turned into effective without losing critical information
- Duplicate bugs can be identified and deleted
- Can be customised in accordance with needs
- Time management feature plan testing assignments easily
According to the critics, this is the number 1 test management tool as it enables the QA engineers to create test cases, group those cases, and lastly execute test runs smoothly.
It pairs with 3 rdparty test management tools which make QTest all the more powerful. Individuals and test teams can collectively use this tool.
This eliminated the need of e-mail to communicate test results to each other. QTest is very prevalent in the agile development field.
Features
It has all the essentials of a good test management tool. Integration with JIRA, GogBugs, and Redmine is the unique selling proposition of this tool.
The main screen of the software shows important information like project quality trend, control testing metrics, time spent on a test and so on.
Features
- Can be used for creating and commencing Test plans, execution, requirements, test cases
- Time estimate for testing can be calculated before critical release
- Chat facility to increase interaction between developers and testers
- Integrate with defect management system
- When a test fails it will be automatically pushed to the issue manager
Automation is the focus of Zephyr and hence you will see a lot of automation tools in Zephyr starting from Selenium to Bamboo and Jenkins.
It comes with a trial period of 30 days after which you have to purchase the tool for further use.
Features
This test management tool is maintained by Micro Focus. Created by HP, It has the following features; metrics management, agile testing, requirements management, test and defect management, and agile testing. This tool is available for a 30-day free trial.
Features
- Easy to use
- Impeccable, release management, requirement management, test case management, test execution management, defect management and report management.
- Defects report can be shared across multiple projects
- Integration with third party tools is easy
This is an open source test management tool. Test Link can very well collaborate with bug trackers. Create test cases, group those cases, and lastly execute test runs with a fair amount of ease.
It has metrics and chart support built into it which comes in very handy during a presentation and communicating test results.
Testuff supports testing a super wide range of software. Integration with top bug trackers is built into this tool.
The best part about this tool is that it allows the tester to attach a video of the defect to the test report. Also, it comes with twitter integration which makes sharing the test result with the team seamless.
Features
Test Rail is a basic test management tool. It packs all the basic functions and comes with a 30-day free trial. The user interface is clean and has an inbuilt issue tracker. Test Rail gives real time reports on your progress. It also has the capacity to work collectively with a bunch of automation tools.
Features
- Manage test cases, suites and execution efficiently
- Sudden boost in test productivity
- Can be integrated with bug trackers and automated tests
- Powerful metrics and reporting
Test management within JIRA is best done TestFLO. Automation tools like Bamboo and Selenium work smoothly with TestFLO. Defects and requirements of different test cases are maintained. Apart from this, TestFLO has all the components of a good test management tool. The trial period on this one is of 30 days.
Features
- Major component of PROBE.Studio, ERP Toolkit solution
- Just copy the Business design document to Excel file and and the data can be imported to TestFLO repository.
- Impeccable requirement traceability
- Test progress tracking
- Test preconditions are reusable
- Built-in-report features
- Reporting can be done through JIRA dashboards and Issue Navigator
- Automated test results can be imported from Jenkins or Bamboo
Metry allows the testers to test projects within JIRA. This makes the entire test cycle very seamless. The user interface of QMetry is simple and its main features include requirement tracking, test case management, test execution, reporting, user management, and issue management.
Features
QASE is the one and only notable cloud test management tool. Both individuals and test teams use it. As a matter of fact, this is one of the most liked test management tools. Using this test management tool is known to substantially increase productivity. Managing test cases, preparing test plans, and performing test runs is very easy with Qase.
Features
Hiptest is the preferred test management tool of DevOps and Agile Collaboration is very easy with this tool. It is widely used in over 150 countries.
Hippest is easy to install and if you face any difficulty with the tool, just contact the Hiptest customer care. Hiptest supports just over 20 frameworks including Specflow, Cucumber, Selenium, Junit etc.
Features
- Easy-to-use editor that will help you to edit your scenario
- Best platform for BDD
- Creates direct relationship between tests and acceptance criteria so that it can be validated with living documentation of the application
- Acceptance test can be co-designed and shared understanding can be maintained using the tool
- Test refactoring will become easier than ever
- Manual and automated tests can be created, assigned and executed
- Living documentation feature
- Working condition of features of the product can be tracked from the start to release
- Features can be updated directly from the repository
It allows the tester to report bugs on the same instant of their sighting. Reporting is a joy with ReQtest as there is support for diagrams, charts, and metrics. Test productivity increases with this software as it gives a real-time progress report.
Features
You can invite guest testers to test. All you need to do is sent an e-mail invite. There is no need for the guest tester to create an account on Testpad. This feature is very useful and handy. Apart from that, Testpad has all the necessary tools integrated into it.
Features
AQUA stands for aligned quality assurance. It makes management of automated and manual test cases very easy. Requirements and defects are also mentioned in the same tool.
Features
- Test cases can be structured and managed in projects
- Test cased can be automatically generated with the help of field requirements
- Manual tests can be automated
- Support CI (continuous integration) by initiation and implementation of tests
QA Complete sets the benchmark for all test management tools. It comes with seamless synchronization with QA tools like Bugzilla, JIRA, Test Complete, Jenkins, Soap UI and so on. You can individually search, edit, and delete different cases in this tool.
Features
- Helps in optimizing speed and quality of testing
- Helps in achieving continuous agility in Agile to automation, DevOps to Analytics
XQUAL is not a mainstream penetration testing software. Instead, it aims to eliminate common errors while test management like slippage, regression, bugs. These arise mainly due to improper management of the test.
Features
20. IBM Rational Quality Manager
The name is enough for this test management tool. It has a separate section where the testers can see the progress on different test cases all at once.
Features
It has a simple and intuitive user interface. You can maintain test records on Gemini and review them later. It allows assigning tasks to different team members. Apart from this, it has all the necessary feature of a good project management tool.
Features
Deviniti is an impeccable tool for managing team, development process and testing tools. The tool also help in gathering requirements, writing test cases, define test plans report defects etc.
Features
- Every code changes in the repository will reflect in the CI/CD pipeline too
- A secure repository of its own that will help in easy communication within different technologies helps in mutual integration and increases productivity.
- Built in pipeline that can help in creating ideal project environment
- Can be used to optimize the existing environment
23. Klaros Test Management
With the help of Klaros you can document, control and plan test efficiently. It can also be integrated to test automation tools, defect management tools and requirement management tools.
Features
- Tasks for testers can be assigned with the press of a button
- Tasks can be organised on the basis of a hierarchy and review it
- Staff utilization, quality and test progress can also be monitored
- Manual and automated test cases be evaluated
- Results can be exported in Excel, PDF or XML format
With the help of Silk Central you now unify all the testing related activities to one single platform. Real time analysis is the forte of this platform.
Features
- Can be used to validate end-to-end processes
- Impeccable collaboration and traceability features
- Supports Agile, conventional as well as hybrid methodologies
- Analysis and reports can be accessed in real time.
- Helps in conducting risk based demand driven testing
List does not end here there are plenty of test management tools in the market made by various vendors. The 24 listed here are the most used. However, using tools basically depends on personal interest and various other technical factors.
Originally published at https://www.testbytes.net on March 29, 2019.
