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We performed a comparison between Parasoft SOAtest and ReadyAPI Test based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two Functional Testing Tools solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.
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Question: SOAtest vs. SoapUI NG Pro?
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Pros
"Good write and read files which save execution inputs and outputs and can be stored locally.""We have seen a return on investment.""Generating new messages, based on the existing .EDN and .XML messages, is a crucial part or the testing project that I’m currently in.""Parasoft SOAtest has improved the quality of our automated web services, which can be easily implemented through service chaining and service virtualization.""Automatic testing is the most valuable feature.""Since the solution has both command line and automation options, it generates good reports.""We can automate our scenarios in a data driven format, which shows there is no rework on scripts. We only need to update the test data and run for a number of scenarios.""We do a lot of web services testing and REST services testing. That is the focus of this product."

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"SoapUI Pro is a good tool when it comes to API design and orchestration. Additionally, it is beneficial for functional and for performance testing.""We used to write our own solutions, from small scripts to task web services, so this saves us thousands of hours.""One good feature is SoapUI's URL check, which allows you to check among the applications. I'm not just talking about the ones for Android. It has all kinds of multi-world tests that are really helpful.""The most valuable features are that it is user-friendly, it's easy to use and easy to teach to others.""Using SoapUI's automation suites to run all our test cases saved us a lot of time. Running 300 test cases takes about three to four days. When you automate all that, it takes only two to three hours.""The solution has some good scanning features.""The solution scales well.""API mockups, functional testing, and load testing are valuable features."

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Cons
"Tuning the tool takes time because it gives quite a long list of warnings.""Reporting facilities can be better.""Reports could be customized and more descriptive according to the user's or company's requirements.""The summary reports could be improved.""From an automation point of view, it should have better clarity and be more user friendly.""During the process of working with SOAtest and building test cases, the .TST files will grow. A negative side effect is that saving your changes takes more time.""Enabling/disabling an optional element of an XML request is only possible if a data source (e.g., Excel sheet) is connected to the test. Otherwise, the option is not available at all in the drop-down menu.""The product is very slow to start up, and that is a bit of a problem, actually."

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"We tried automation but it's not easy to integrate with the synching and some of the mission tools that we use for automated testing of APIs.""The current interface is unsatisfactory.""SoapUI Pro could improve by having dashboards.""There aren't any plugins for UI automation. You need to make a custom code and download a job to put into the libraries. If it were panelized, then it would be straightforward. It should be in a panel of the tools, so you can add those tools as your test step in your test cases.""Stability has been an issue for us. It needs to be looked at and made a bit better.""SoapUI Pro is a little heavy due to the number of features. Previously it was not that heavy. Now the tool is too heavy, they should work on fixing this issue because until your system has lots of resources, you won't be able to use it seamlessly. The performance of the application itself could improve.""SoapUI would benefit from some more customization abilities. It's a good interface, but it would be nice if they added the ability to build custom dashboards where the user can do their own bar graphs and pie charts.""Automation features are not user-friendly."

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Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "From what I understand, Parasoft SOAtest isn't the cheapest option. But it has a lot to offer."
  • "The cost of Parasoft seems to have gotten higher with a projection that wasn't really stipulated for our company. They've done a tremendous job at negotiating those deals."
  • "I think it would be a great step to decrease the price of the licenses."
  • "It is an expensive product, so think carefully about whether it fits your purposes and is the right tool for you."
  • "We are completed satisfied with Parasoft SOAtest. The ROI is more than 95%."
  • "The license price is a little expensive, but it provides a better outcome in terms of the end-to-end automation process."
  • "They do have a confusing licensing structure."
  • "The price is around $5,000 USD."
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  • "The cost is not that bad."
  • "I think the number of users is also limited, considering how much we pay."
  • "My understanding is that the pricing is okay, however, that's taken care of by our procurement team. It's around $5,000 for three years."
  • "The Pro version can be expensive for some companies. There are no costs in addition to the licensing fees."
  • "We have team members who are working in shifts, and it is not possible for us to utilize a single license on a single piece of hardware so that multiple team members can use it. We have to take out multiple licenses for each team member."
  • "SoapUI Pro is open source but it has a subscription-based model which involves some more features. At the moment we are using the free version. The Pro version requires a license, and it is an annual license to use it."
  • "ReadyAPI Test is about $680 per user, per year."
  • "It is free of charge."
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    Answers from the Community
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    it_user5421 - PeerSpot reviewerit_user5421 (Anonymous User at a wholesaler/distributor with 1,001-5,000 employees)
    Vendor

    Hi
    I have not done a comparison between these tools. I would go with open source tools if there are any at this point. If you need virtuailization, then select your tool based on that criteria.

    it_user112320 - PeerSpot reviewerit_user112320 (Works at a tech services company with 10,001+ employees)
    MSP

    I think the last version of neoload (Neoload5) is able to do this. See the NeoLoad 5.0 Technical Publications: www.neotys.com

    it_user108717 - PeerSpot reviewerit_user108717 (Senior Software R&D Manager at Checkmarx)
    Vendor

    You may want to try LoadRunner, and particularly LoadRunner's Web Services protocol. It has full support for SOAP, WSDL and other related standards.

    it_user179325 - PeerSpot reviewerit_user179325 (QA Manager at a tech vendor)
    Vendor

    It depends on what kind of testing you want to perform,if it is basic webservice testing with less complexity,SOAP UI suits well.SOAP UI has many APIs, which to prepare automation framework .A development experience is required for that to some extent.In Parasoft SOAtest,very less scripting is required as it itself provides a automation framework.Its easy to use and can be used without any training, with the help of user guide.But again scripting is required for complex scenarios based on the project.

    it_user105549 - PeerSpot reviewerit_user105549 (Senior QA Coordinator with 201-500 employees)
    Vendor

    In our case the Smart bear products did not pass our security requirements/criteria for a 3rd party load testing vendor.

    Questions from the Community
    Top Answer:Since the solution has both command line and automation options, it generates good reports.
    Top Answer:Tuning the tool takes time because it gives quite a long list of warnings. Going through that is a challenge. It only happens in the initial stage when we are setting up the tool, but it can be… more »
    Top Answer:The product allows us to uncover any potential issues early on.
    Top Answer:ReadyAPI Test is expensive, and I rate its pricing a four out of ten.
    Top Answer:ReadyAPI Test needs to improve its reporting. While reports provide essential information when issues arise, or tests fail, having more graphical representations directly within the reports would be… more »
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    Also Known As
    SOAtest
    SoapUI NG Pro
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    Overview

    Parasoft SOAtest delivers fully integrated API and web service testing capabilities that automate end-to-end functional API testing. Streamline automated testing with advanced codeless test creation for applications with multiple interfaces (REST & SOAP APIs, microservices, databases, and more).

    SOAtest reduces the risk of security breaches and performance outages by transforming functional testing artifacts into security and load equivalents. Such reuse, along with continuous monitoring of APIs for change, allows faster and more efficient testing.

    For REST, SOAP and other popular API and IoT protocols, SoapUI NG Pro provides the industry's most comprehensive and easy-to-learn functional testing capabilities. Based on open core technology proven by millions of community members, SoapUI NG Pro helps you ensure that your APIs perform as intended, meet your business requirements, timeframes, and team skill sets right from day one.
    Sample Customers
    Charter Communications, Sabre, Caesars Entertainment, Charles Schwab, ING, Intel, Northbridge Financial, Capital Services, WoodmenLife
    Apple, Cisco, FedEx, eBay, Microsoft, MasterCard, Pfizer, Nike, Oracle, Volvo, Lufthansa, Disney, HP, Intel, U.S. Air Force, Schindler
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    Financial Services Firm43%
    Government14%
    Manufacturing Company7%
    Energy/Utilities Company7%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Financial Services Firm31%
    Manufacturing Company15%
    Computer Software Company14%
    Government5%
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    Financial Services Firm21%
    Computer Software Company16%
    Logistics Company11%
    Security Firm5%
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    Financial Services Firm22%
    Computer Software Company14%
    Insurance Company10%
    Manufacturing Company7%
    Company Size
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    Small Business22%
    Midsize Enterprise9%
    Large Enterprise69%
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    Small Business16%
    Midsize Enterprise9%
    Large Enterprise75%
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    Small Business27%
    Midsize Enterprise10%
    Large Enterprise63%
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    Midsize Enterprise10%
    Large Enterprise75%
    Buyer's Guide
    Parasoft SOAtest vs. ReadyAPI Test
    March 2024
    Find out what your peers are saying about Parasoft SOAtest vs. ReadyAPI Test and other solutions. Updated: March 2024.
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    Parasoft SOAtest is ranked 24th in Functional Testing Tools with 30 reviews while ReadyAPI Test is ranked 15th in Functional Testing Tools with 31 reviews. Parasoft SOAtest is rated 8.2, while ReadyAPI Test is rated 8.0. The top reviewer of Parasoft SOAtest writes "Reliable with a good interface but uses too much memory". On the other hand, the top reviewer of ReadyAPI Test writes "You can achieve any complex task with this tool". Parasoft SOAtest is most compared with Postman, SonarQube, Coverity, Polyspace Code Prover and Klocwork, whereas ReadyAPI Test is most compared with Postman, Broadcom Service Virtualization, ReadyAPI, Tricentis Tosca and Apigee. See our Parasoft SOAtest vs. ReadyAPI Test report.

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