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"I like the recording function and Ranorex Spy.""Data security was prime for us. Being able to download and run tests on our local machines was a big plus. The flexibility Ranorex offers in terms of customization is outstanding.""Code Conversion is one of the great features because sometimes, the automation tool doesn't have the capability of maneuvering around two specific evaluations.""The solution is intuitive and pretty self-sustaining. You don't need a lot of help with it in terms of setup or assistance.""I'm from a UFT background, so Ranorex Studio has a similar feel in terms of how it handles objects. It just felt familiar even though I'd never seen it before. However, it doesn't have all the bells and whistles of UFT, but it's a pretty good start, and it's cost-effective.""The solution is fast and includes built-in libraries that record and playback.""Support is very quick. You can write to them and on the same day, they will respond. This is one of the best features.""The solutions's regression testing is very important for our company, as is the continuous integration process."

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"If you use the PowerBuilder application, do choose AscentialTest without thinking twice.""It’s been really easy to automate the same application TestComplete struggled with. I have been able to automate two of our key applications in just a few months. I haven’t even taken their training.""The most valuable feature of AscentialTest for us is that it fully supports PowerBuilder."

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"Other OS Support, Ranorex Spy performance improvement (Especially for Silverlight controls).""I would like to be able to customize the data grids. They are currently written in Visual Basic and we are unable to get down to the cell level without hard-code.""Binding to other sources is very good but the object recognition in .NET desktop applications often doesn't work.""I'd like to know their testing strategies and to know what they can automate and what they can't. It can become pretty frustrating if you're trying to automate something that changes on a monthly or weekly basis.""Part of the challenge is that Ranorex's support is over in Europe, so we can't get responses on the same day. If we had support in the United States that was a bit more timely, that would be helpful.""The object detection functionality needs to be improved.""One of the areas the service could be improved would be to have the training in Italian.""Ranorex is used in Windows while other solutions, for example, Katalon Studio, are cross-platform. (But in my opinion, overall, Ranorex is better)."

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"The only thing I can't wait for is for Zeenyx to add automating Mobile apps.""I would like to see an improvement in the User Interface.""Classes are not as object-oriented as I would like, but I am a programmer and not QA so I expect a lot."

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  • "We paid €3,000 (approximately $3,300 USD) for this solution. When you add the runtime licenses it will be €3,500 (approximately $3,900 USD)."
  • "The licensing fees depend on the number of users."
  • "There are several types of licenses and you need to choose depending on your needs and level of usage."
  • "Licensing fees are paid on a yearly basis."
  • "Our company has one license per user with each costing two lakh rupees."
  • "This solution is a more expensive solution compared to some of the other competitors."
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  • "Once it starts generating ROI, which for us took between three and six months, one will not even think about the investment."
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    Top Answer:Data security was prime for us. Being able to download and run tests on our local machines was a big plus. The flexibility Ranorex offers in terms of customization is outstanding.
    Top Answer:I'd rate it around five out of ten, where one is cheap and ten is expensive, not too cheap but not overly pricey.
    Top Answer:There were a lot of issues we faced. One notable improvement would be better API integration within the tool itself, as we still rely on external tools like Postman. Additionally, expanding language… more »
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    Overview

    Ranorex is a leading software development company that offers innovative test automation software. Ranorex makes testing easy, saves time in the testing process and empowers clients to ensure the highest quality of their products. Its flexible tools and quick ROI make it the ideal choice for companies of virtually any size – and this is why thousands of clients in over 60 countries trust in its excellence.

    AscentialTest™ by Zeenyx Software is an enterprise level Test Management System that encompasses Test Planning, Development, Data Management, Execution and Defect Tracking for applications running on Windows, the web, java, dotNet, terminals and PowerBuilder. This “next generation” testing solution allows users to build robust automated and manual tests from reusable components created by its powerful object recognition engine without recording or scripting. Our patented ‘snapshot’ technology generates graphical representations of the application under test which allows users to build ‘Steps’ by dragging and dropping objects in a visual test editor. Reusable Steps are combined to form a multitude of automated and manual tests that are easy to create and maintain. With AscentialTest, companies realize a dramatic reduction in test creation and maintenance times, resulting in increased productivity and lower costs.
    Sample Customers
    Siemens, TomTom, Adidas, Canon, Lufthansa, Roche, Cisco, Philipps, Dell, Motorola, Toshiba, Citrix, Ericsson, sage, Continental, IBM, Credit Suisse, Vodafone
    TJX Companies, Nuance Communications, Ericsson Inc., Transatlantic Reinsurance Company, Accenture, Nutrition Coordinating Center, Univ. of MN, iConectiv, Fortress Software, and LMP Corp.
    Top Industries
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    Computer Software Company26%
    Manufacturing Company17%
    Financial Services Firm13%
    Government9%
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    Computer Software Company24%
    Manufacturing Company10%
    Financial Services Firm9%
    Government7%
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    Financial Services Firm22%
    Government15%
    Computer Software Company10%
    Energy/Utilities Company9%
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    Small Business28%
    Midsize Enterprise26%
    Large Enterprise46%
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    Small Business25%
    Midsize Enterprise16%
    Large Enterprise59%
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    Small Business50%
    Midsize Enterprise21%
    Large Enterprise29%
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    Small Business14%
    Midsize Enterprise15%
    Large Enterprise70%
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    Ranorex Studio is ranked 12th in Functional Testing Tools with 46 reviews while Zeenyx AscentialTest is ranked 34th in Functional Testing Tools. Ranorex Studio is rated 8.0, while Zeenyx AscentialTest is rated 9.4. The top reviewer of Ranorex Studio writes "Good data security, allowing local installations to prevent data from going to the internet". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Zeenyx AscentialTest writes "Easy to create tests because you just drag and drop objects instead of writing code". Ranorex Studio is most compared with Katalon Studio, Tricentis Tosca, SmartBear TestComplete, froglogic Squish and OpenText UFT One, whereas Zeenyx AscentialTest is most compared with Tricentis Tosca, SmartBear TestComplete and Selenium HQ.

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