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IBM Rational Functional Tester

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Featured Review
Hellen Zhang
Reliable test automation, and test data creation with efficient support
The solution has provided more accurate results with database verification.
PUSHPARAJAN-BALASUBRAMANIAN
A UI test automation tool that lets you test every desktop, web, and mobile application
It has been instrumental in my work by automating regression testing and assisting in generating test data for performance testing.
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Pros
"Test automation is most valuable because it saves a lot of time.""It is compatible with all sorts of Dark Net applications. Its coverage is very good.""The most valuable feature is the UI component tester.""IBM Rational Functional Tester is very contextual."

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"The product is stable for what we are currently using it for, and it is sufficient for us.""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 is great as a record and playback tool. It also has valuable regression testing.""It's cross platform automation capabilities specially ranging across web, UNIX (via putty), and other systems.""The most valuable feature of this solution is regression testing tools.""It is very easy to maintain tests with this tool. It covers all necessary items in the test plan. The most painful item in testing is maintenance. When changes occur, the tests should be maintained.""It allows us to test both desktop and web applications.""The initial setup is pretty easy and it's quick to deploy."

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Cons
"The latest version has increased load time before testing can be run.""They need to do a complete revamp so that even a non-technical person can manage the tool.""If the solution is running on Linux, there are some issues around application compatibility.""As many of our products are moving from PC to mobile, the most important thing that this solution needs is mobile app support."

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"The solution needs more training manuals or some form of online forum for learning. It needs more documentation.""The solution needs to extend the possibilities so that we can test on other operating systems, platforms and publications for Android as well as iOS.""The pricing is the constraint.""In SmartBear TestComplete the integration with Jenkins could be easier. Additionally, some of the controls could have better customization options. For example, if a grid is used and it contains multiple controls within it, it can be a checkbox, radio button, or any kind of control, the way the Object Spy is operating currently there is a lot of room for improvement.""Stability issues occurred only when connecting to the SourceSafe. Sometimes, after getting the latest version, the tool hangs and it should be reopened in order to recover.""The initial setup of SmartBear TestComplete was complex.""The artificial intelligence needs to be improved.""TestComplete gives support to do requests to a SOAP web service but has no support to do HTTP requests on Restful services."

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Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "Licensing is good but the prices for the products are expensive. A single-user license may go for something like $10,000 to $30,000. There are no additional costs, and support is included within that price."

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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
    What do you like most about IBM Rational Functional Tester?
    Top Answer:Test automation is most valuable because it saves a lot of time.
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    What needs improvement with IBM Rational Functional Tester?
    Top Answer:The solution can be improved by removing the need for object matching in the framework. The latest version has increased load time before testing can be run. The reason is that changes were made to… more »
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    What is your primary use case for IBM Rational Functional Tester?
    Top Answer:The solution is used for test automation, and test data creation.
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    What do you like most about SmartBear TestComplete?
    Top Answer: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… more »
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    What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for SmartBear TestCom...
    Top Answer:There are certain challenges related to the license management system in place. It comes with a high cost. An annual price is around four thousand five hundred plus per user, whereas UiPath is only… more »
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    What needs improvement with SmartBear TestComplete?
    Top Answer:At times, identifying or locating an element can be somewhat challenging. However, in a recent test update, they introduced the Optical Character Recognition (OCR) capability. This introduction has… more »
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    Ranking
    10th
    out of 29 in Regression Testing Tools
    Views
    1,111
    Comparisons
    638
    Reviews
    1
    Average Words per Review
    225
    Rating
    8.0
    6th
    out of 29 in Regression Testing Tools
    Views
    5,647
    Comparisons
    3,948
    Reviews
    7
    Average Words per Review
    503
    Rating
    7.1
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    Also Known As
    Rational Functional Tester
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    Overview
    IBM Rational Functional Tester is an automated functional testing and regression testing tool. This software provides automated testing capabilities for functional, regression, GUI, and data-driven testing. Rational Function Tester supports a range of applications, such as web-based, .Net, Java, Siebel, SAP, terminal emulator-based applications, PowerBuilder, Ajax, Adobe Flex, Dojo Toolkit, GEF, Adobe PDF documents, zSeries, iSeries, and pSeries.

    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
    Edumate
    Cisco, J.P. Morgan, Boeing, McAfee, EMC, Intuit, and Thomson Reuters.
    Top Industries
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    Computer Software Company22%
    Financial Services Firm18%
    Energy/Utilities Company7%
    Insurance Company6%
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    Computer Software Company31%
    Manufacturing Company13%
    Financial Services Firm9%
    Comms Service Provider6%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company18%
    Manufacturing Company11%
    Financial Services Firm11%
    Government7%
    Company Size
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    Small Business11%
    Midsize Enterprise33%
    Large Enterprise56%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business22%
    Midsize Enterprise10%
    Large Enterprise68%
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business28%
    Midsize Enterprise28%
    Large Enterprise45%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business24%
    Midsize Enterprise15%
    Large Enterprise62%
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    IBM Rational Functional Tester is ranked 10th in Regression Testing Tools with 8 reviews while SmartBear TestComplete is ranked 6th in Regression Testing Tools with 70 reviews. IBM Rational Functional Tester is rated 7.2, while SmartBear TestComplete is rated 7.6. The top reviewer of IBM Rational Functional Tester writes "Reliable test automation, and test data creation with efficient support". 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". IBM Rational Functional Tester is most compared with Selenium HQ, Katalon Studio, HCL OneTest, Tricentis Tosca and Worksoft Certify, whereas SmartBear TestComplete is most compared with Tricentis Tosca, Katalon Studio, Ranorex Studio, OpenText UFT One and froglogic Squish.

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