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We performed a comparison between LambdaTest and SmartBear TestComplete based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two Test Automation Tools solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.
To learn more, read our detailed LambdaTest vs. SmartBear TestComplete Report (Updated: May 2024).
772,649 professionals have used our research since 2012.
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Pros
"The real devices feature is the most valuable feature for us.""Our test execution time was reduced to 16 mins from five hours when executed in parallel on multiple VMs. This has been extremely helpful!""Stability-wise, I have not experienced any downtime or other performance issues.""It is a scalable solution.""We use the solution for automation testing and monitoring.""Geolocation testing is as straightforward as ticking checkboxes of browsers, operating systems, and countries.""The Docker tunnel integration for local testing can be extremely useful to run on multiple instances in parallel.""LambdaTest is easy to use, and the documentation provides all the needed information."

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"Complete works perfectly with CUTE. That includes all dialogues, right-click menus, or system dialogues, etc., which are handled well.""The most valuable features are the desktop and mobile modules.""The initial setup is pretty easy and it's quick to deploy.""The reporting is ready to use and doesn't require any setup.""This company offers end-to-end capabilities for test suite creation and execution. One feature that I particularly appreciate is the tagging system. Tags are highly valuable, as they allow you to assign tags to your test cases. When there's an impact in a specific area, you can search for and run all test cases associated with that tag. I find this functionality very useful.""The product's initial setup phase was easy.""The most valuable features of the SmartBear TestComplete are self-healing, they reduce the maintenance required. The different languages SmartBear TestComplete supports are good because some of our libraries are written in Python, JavaScript, and C#. It's very easy to put them all under one project and use them. The are other features that SmartBear TestComplete has but the competition widely has them as well.""The solution helps improve the stability of our product. It also decreases the work of our manual quality assurance engineers."

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Cons
"I think Lambdatest is a valuable tool for our team and things that have room for improvement would be mobile app testing, as it can be an important addition to the tool.""You cannot perform native-app testing, as they offer simulation for web testing only.""I feel that the automated screenshot testing takes a little longer on MacOS sometimes.""Improvements on a platform need to happen on a timely basis...There should be some new features coming up or some performance improvisation over a period of time.""It would be much easier for us to read the test if they provided dashboard analytics.""Sometimes, when multiple users use the tool simultaneously, it can slow down, affecting efficiency.""Responsive testing UI is a bit cluttered, whereas the LT browser is much better to use.""Performing automation testing from UI is a little slow and could be improved."

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"Error handling features in the tool are a little limited.""The way objects are added and used when utilizing descriptive programming could be improved. It is a little unwieldy, compared to UFT.""The code editor, though following eclipse-style, is still a work in progress and gives a very poorly formatted code once viewed via other editing tools.""Increased performance with less memory and CPU usage.""There could be API interfaces with this tool.""We were testing handheld barcode scanners running WindowsCE with many menus of warehouse functions, and our biggest problem was the timing between input and responses.""SmartBear products generally have a weak link when it comes to integration with other test management tools like Inflectra.""Name Mapping feature should be clearer. Whenever I use it, I do not really know what will work and what will not work."

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Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "LambdaTest is on the cloud, offers both free and paid plans which start at $19 USD per month."
  • "This is an affordable product."
  • "The pricing for LambdaTest is affordable, and one of the reasons we implemented it."
  • "It is affordable as compared to similar SaaS solutions."
  • "LambdaTest is priced well, which is why we migrated to it."
  • "It is free to start, which means you can actually see how it works and then take the decision to buy."
  • "It is 60% cheaper and there is no fuss in maintaining the lab, so we have more time to do the testing."
  • "LambdaTest is paid per execution."
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  • "The product is becoming more and more expensive."
  • "My advice so far, is that while it’s not quite as powerful and easy to use as UFT, its price tag more than makes up for it."
  • "The price is less, compared to other products, such as QTP."
  • "Buy modules on demand. If you have a four-person team and they will each automate tests only 25% of the time, it's better to buy a floating licence and share the tool during the work day."
  • "TestComplete now have come up with three modules (Web, Desktop & Mobile), so based on the type of product for automation, it is adequate to purchase the required module."
  • "This is a pay-per-use service that is not expensive, and cost-efficient if you have a small team."
  • "The option we chose was around $2,000 USD."
  • "The licensing costs are in the range of $1,000 to $3,000."
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    Questions from the Community
    Top Answer:We use the solution for automation testing and monitoring.
    Top Answer:LambdaTest's pricing is cheaper than that of other similar platforms.
    Top Answer:Performing automation testing from UI is a little slow and could be improved.
    Top Answer:TestComplete has strong reporting capabilities. The reports they generate are really good.
    Top Answer:It's comparable to other similar tools, perhaps a bit less expensive than some of its competitors. So, the pricing is pretty reasonable.
    Top Answer:Headless testing would be a big improvement. For example, when we run our regression suite, we need to start a virtual machine and run the tests interactively. There isn't a way to run the tests… more »
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    Overview

    LambdaTest is a cloud-based cross browser testing platform that helps enterprises run web automation tests at scale (through parallel testing).

    **Selenium Automation Grid and Cypress CLI on LambdaTest**
    You can attain better browser coverage by running tests across 2,000+ different browsers, devices, and operating systems online. LambdaTest provides a secure, scalable, and reliable cloud-based Selenium Grid that helps run Selenium tests at a faster pace.
    The Cypress CLI on LambdaTest, helps you expand Cypress test coverage to 40+ browser versions across Windows and macOS platforms.
    Along with automation testing, you can also perform manual tests, visual UI tests, and real-time tests.

    **LT Browser - Responsive Web Testing**
    Additionally, LambdaTest also offers LT browser - a path-breaking developer-oriented tool that helps assess the responsiveness of your website. LT Browser eases the task of mobile testing as responsive tests can run against 50+ different device resolutions.
    You can also create custom device (or viewports) and test localhost URL without any extensions (or tunnels).

    **Key Features of LambdaTest Platform**
    1. Selenium Web Testing Automation.
    2. Selenium Grid For Mobile Web-Automation Testing.
    3. Run Cypress Tests Across 40+ Browser Versions Of Chrome, Firefox, and Edge.
    4. Parallel Testing For Faster Go To Market Launch.
    5. Continuous Testing with Continuous Integration Tools (e.g. Jenkins, Circle CI, GitLab CI, etc.).
    6. Live Interactive Browser Compatibility Testing.
    7. Scroll Sync To Test Two Viewports Simultaneously Using LT Browser App.
    8. Faster Automated Screenshot Testing.
    9. API For Continuous Testing.

    What is SmartBear TestComplete?

    TestComplete is a reliable, sturdy automated testing platform created by SmartBear Software. SmartBear Software is a worldwide technological leader known for developing quality enterprise-class development and testing solutions.

    TestComplete simplifies the process of creating tests for numerous applications, including, but not limited to; Desktop, Android, IOS, Web browsers, and Windows. Application tests can be manual, scripted, and even recorded by using keyword-driven or data-driven functionality. There are even additional options for error reporting and automated playback. The object repository is extremely accurate and is fully customizable. TestComplete can easily be used by experienced developers and even by manual novice testers to develop quality automated UI tests quickly.

    TestComplete offers three different testing scenarios:

    • Desktop: Users can easily and quickly automate UI tests using today’s most popular desktop applications, such as; Windows, Java, Python,.Net, VBScript, and more.

    • Web: Users can effortlessly create renewable tests for all of today’s popular web applications, including JavaScript frameworks on 2000+ trusted browser and platform integrations.

    • Mobile: Users can safely build and automate serviceable UI tests on actual or virtual android or IOS devices, locally or in the cloud. Users can create code or codeless tests. TestComplete seamlessly integrates with many of today’s popular frameworks.

    Key Features

    • Easily create automated UI tests: TestComplete offers scriptless Record and Replay or simple keyword-driven tests to quickly develop any type of UI test users may require. Tests can be recorded once, then replayed when needed across various applications on mobile, web, or desktop environments. TestComplete integrates with many different languages, such as Java, Python, C+, and more.

    • Keyword driven tests: Users can easily divide testing steps, actions, objects, and data with an integrated keyword-driven test structure. This makes it easy for every user to participate in the test automation process; there is no programming experience needed. Everything is made simple with easy-to-use point-and-click options.

    • Data driven tests: Easily distinguish data from test commands to keep administrative efforts simple. Users can improve overall coverage by running various automated mobile, desktop, or web UI tests.

    • Record and Replay: Users can reuse created automated tests across every environment as often as desired. This helps to expand overall test coverage and represents a huge cost and time savings.

    Reviews from Real Users

    Sandhiya T S., Sr Solutions Engineer at Lexington Soft, relates, “The record and replay aspects of the solution are quite useful for people. With them, you don't have to write any scripts. Basically, you can record your actions and play them back later. The initial setup is also very easy.”

    Sai S R., Staff Test Architect at a tech services company, says, "The most valuable features of the SmartBear TestComplete are self-healing, they reduce the maintenance required. The different languages SmartBear TestComplete supports are good because some of our libraries are written in Python, JavaScript, and C#. It's very easy to put them all under one project and use them."

    Sample Customers
    Bringmax, Totpal, Nethhouse, Integreplanner, Cognizant, Vendisol, Clearscale, Edureka
    Cisco, J.P. Morgan, Boeing, McAfee, EMC, Intuit, and Thomson Reuters.
    Top Industries
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    Computer Software Company55%
    Financial Services Firm18%
    Manufacturing Company9%
    Aerospace/Defense Firm9%
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    Educational Organization39%
    Computer Software Company14%
    Financial Services Firm7%
    Retailer5%
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    Computer Software Company33%
    Manufacturing Company12%
    Financial Services Firm9%
    Comms Service Provider6%
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    Computer Software Company19%
    Manufacturing Company12%
    Financial Services Firm11%
    Government7%
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    Small Business36%
    Midsize Enterprise27%
    Large Enterprise36%
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    Small Business16%
    Midsize Enterprise47%
    Large Enterprise37%
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    Small Business29%
    Midsize Enterprise27%
    Large Enterprise44%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business24%
    Midsize Enterprise15%
    Large Enterprise61%
    Buyer's Guide
    LambdaTest vs. SmartBear TestComplete
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    LambdaTest is ranked 14th in Test Automation Tools with 21 reviews while SmartBear TestComplete is ranked 7th in Test Automation Tools with 72 reviews. LambdaTest is rated 8.8, while SmartBear TestComplete is rated 7.6. The top reviewer of LambdaTest writes "Technical support should be improved, though it has great documentation". On the other hand, the top reviewer of SmartBear TestComplete writes "A stable product that needs to improve its integration capabilities with other test management tools". LambdaTest is most compared with BrowserStack, Sauce Labs, Tricentis Tosca, Katalon Studio and CrossBrowserTesting, whereas SmartBear TestComplete is most compared with Tricentis Tosca, Katalon Studio, Ranorex Studio, OpenText UFT One and froglogic Squish. See our LambdaTest vs. SmartBear TestComplete report.

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