TestComplete

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How to Replace TestComplete

Overview

TestComplete is an automated testing tool that delivers quality test automation across desktop, web, and mobile applications. It provides flexible automation that works at any skill level with powerful capabilities for UI testing, parallel testing, and intelligent quality validation. The platform combines record-and-replay technology, keyword-driven testing, and AI-powered features to streamline test automation workflows.

Features

27 features across 16 categories

AI(2)

AI Test-Data GenerationAIPremium

Instantly create realistic, reusable test data tailored to specific use cases to build and execute data-driven tests faster

AI-Powered Test AutomationAIPremium

Reflect's cloud-based, AI-powered, no-code solution for simplified web testing automation

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Automation(2)

Automated UI Testing

Use scriptless Record and Replay or keyword-driven tests to easily create automated UI tests for desktop, web, and mobile applications

Record and Replay

Record tests once and play them back across a wide range of desktop, web, and mobile applications

Also in: monday.com, Notion, Airtable

Efficiency(1)

Test Reusability

Reuse automated UI tests across projects and environments to expand test coverage, save time and cut costs

Also in: Melio, monday.com, Juro

Element Recognition(1)

GUI Object RecognitionAI

Save time creating and maintaining tests by accurately identifying dynamic UI elements with both property-based and AI-powered visual recognition

Execution(2)

Cloud-Based Testing with BitBarPremium

Scale TestComplete tests by running them in parallel across thousands of real browsers, devices, and configurations in the cloud

Parallel Testing

Execute desktop, mobile, and web tests in parallel across multiple physical and virtual machines using TestExecute with unified reporting

Also in: Testim, Katalon, mabl

Integration(1)

Continuous Testing for DevOps

Integrate TestComplete into DevOps ecosystem with easy-to-use Command Line Interface and REST API for Jenkins, Azure DevOps, Git, and other tools

Also in: monday.com, Notion, Airtable

Maintenance(1)

Self-Healing TestsAIPremium

Automatically adapt to UI changes, reducing the burden of test maintenance by freeing teams to focus on more strategic tasks

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Management(1)

Unified Test Management with ZephyrPremium

Manage all UI tests from one place with centralized execution, scheduling, and maintenance of test assets across teams

Performance Testing(1)

Instant Load TestingPremium

Load testing integration with LoadNinja to ensure apps can handle peak usage without time-consuming test creation

Quality Validation(1)

Intelligent QualityAIPremium

AI-powered visual recognition to test dynamic and complex on-screen application components and validate information in images, charts, mainframes, and PDFs

Reporting(1)

Automated Test Reporting & Analysis

Get real-time information on progress and status of tests from a single interface with integration to Jira and Bugzilla

Security(3)

Local Data Storage

Store data locally and disable data sharing to ensure sensitive information doesn't leave your machines

Offline Testing

Work offline or in a secure local network rather than on a remote server for enhanced security

Third-Party Risk Management

Get quick information to stay compliant and work with teams to pass important security questionnaires

Test Design(2)

Behavior-Driven Development

Design test cases using Gherkin syntax that can be easily converted to automated UI functional tests without additional plug-ins

Keyword-Driven Testing

Separate test steps, objects, actions, and data with a built-in keyword driven testing framework enabling non-technical users to create automated tests without programming

Testing(5)

Cross Browser Testing

Deploy quality web apps with tests that adapt and run seamlessly across browsers, even behind a firewall

Data-Driven Testing

Separate data from test commands to ease maintenance efforts and run tests with different sets of input data to increase coverage

Desktop Application Testing

Streamline testing for complex desktop applications no matter how large or legacy

Mobile Testing

Ensure a smooth mobile experience for iOS and Android with comprehensive test coverage for every tap and swipe

Web Application Testing

Deploy quality web apps with tests that adapt and run seamlessly across browsers with adaptive test execution

Validation(1)

Optical Character Recognition (OCR)AIPremium

Easily validate dynamic content like PDFs and scanned documents, ensuring accuracy and reliability across all applications

Visual Testing(2)

AI-Powered Visual TestingAIPremium

Leverage AI to filter out false positives and focus only on changes that matter, ensuring the app looks perfect

Automated Visual TestsAIPremium

Leverage advanced AI to highlight visual changes in web applications not caught by functional tests through VisualTest integration

Pricing

Free Trial

Free
  • 14 day trial
  • Windows OS required

Cost Calculator

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Build vs Buy

Should you build a TestComplete alternative or buy the subscription? Estimate based on 27 features.

Buy TestComplete

Better Value
Monthly costContact Sales
3-year totalVaries
Time to deployDays

Build Your Own

Development cost$12,000
Maintenance$180/mo
3-year total$18,480
Dev time~1 months

Buying TestComplete saves ~$18,480 over 3 years vs building.

Estimates based on 27 features and a BuildScore of 5/5. Actual costs vary.

Integrations

11 known integrations