How to Build Your Own Testpad
Replace Testpad with a custom build. A Test Plan Tool for simpler Test Case Management
Build Difficulty: 5/5
Build a working replacement in a weekend with AI tools
Estimated Timeline
Based on 24 features at Weekend Project difficulty, expect about One weekend with AI-assisted development.
Recommended Tech Stack
Full-stack React framework with API routes and server components
PostgreSQL database, auth, and real-time subscriptions
Utility-first styling for rapid UI development
Key Features to Replicate
Top features across 8 categories. See all 24 features
Testing Type(3 features)
Dedicated support for exploratory testing to find unpredicted bugs and experiment with edge cases
Build manual regression test plans to prevent repeating mistakes from previous releases
Transparent way to prove you met requirements and for everyone to agree work is complete
Collaboration(2 features)
Upload screenshots, images, audio, videos, spreadsheets, text files, and PDFs in support of test prompts and results
Invite guests to run tests with no login needed, ideal for clients performing User Acceptance Testing, zero learning curve
Editor(2 features)
Ability to modify tests while actively testing as new ideas emerge
Type hundreds of test prompts in minutes without needing a mouse, keep typing to build out tests quickly
Integration(2 features)
Connect your CI/CD to inject automated test results, query for test progress and connect dashboards, report manual and automated tests together
Record issue numbers against test results, display as clickable links opening directly onto issues
Organization(2 features)
Organize folders with drag and drop, move and copy scripts between folders and projects
Tag tests and selectively include/exclude from test runs, run sanity checks on key tests, divide scripts between multiple users
Planning(2 features)
Hierarchical checklists that adapt to how you like to test, flexible outline structure
Mindmap-style structured thinking with native support for outline structure, iterate from high-level to detailed levels
Reporting(2 features)
Reports instantly available without needing to kick off a process and wait for email, visual overview of what has been tested and what hasn't
Share links to live progress reports with stakeholders or print for audit trails
Security(2 features)
Data stored encrypted at rest on AWS with HTTPS/TLS1.2 encryption for all traffic
Security compliance certification with regular pen testing by external security partners
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