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IBM Rational Functional Tester

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Hellen Zhang
Reliable test automation, and test data creation with efficient support
The solution has provided more accurate results with database verification.
Anonymous User
Simple to set up and the test execute feature is helpful, but the cost could be reduced
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Pros
"IBM Rational Functional Tester is very contextual.""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."

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"The most valuable features are test executor and development."

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

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"TestLeft captures a lot of space in terms of memory, which is one issue that can be improved."

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  • "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 cost should be reduced."

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    What do you like most about IBM Rational Functional Tester?
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    21st
    out of 47 in Functional Testing Tools
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    1,349
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    32nd
    out of 47 in Functional Testing Tools
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    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.
    SmartBear TestLeft a functional testing tool fully embedded in standard IDEs. TestLeft is a powerful yet lean functional testing tool for dev-testers working in Agile teams. It fully embeds into standard development IDEs. A built-in access to object and method library is also available with TestLeft. Dev-testers can thereby easily and quickly create robust functional automated tests without leaving their favorite IDEs such as Visual Studio. It also works well with other tools in dev eco-systems such as source control or continuous integration systems.
    Sample Customers
    Edumate
    American Red Cross, CISCO, HONDA, ADIDAS, TBC bank
    Top Industries
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company21%
    Financial Services Firm18%
    Energy/Utilities Company7%
    Insurance Company7%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company33%
    Financial Services Firm16%
    Manufacturing Company11%
    Retailer6%
    Company Size
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    Small Business11%
    Midsize Enterprise33%
    Large Enterprise56%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business22%
    Midsize Enterprise10%
    Large Enterprise68%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business22%
    Midsize Enterprise26%
    Large Enterprise51%
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    IBM Rational Functional Tester is ranked 21st in Functional Testing Tools with 8 reviews while SmartBear TestLeft is ranked 32nd in Functional Testing Tools. IBM Rational Functional Tester is rated 7.2, while SmartBear TestLeft is rated 7.0. 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 TestLeft writes "Simple to set up and the test execute feature is helpful, but the cost could be reduced". IBM Rational Functional Tester is most compared with Katalon Studio, Selenium HQ, HCL OneTest, Tricentis Tosca and Worksoft Certify, whereas SmartBear TestLeft is most compared with SmartBear TestComplete.

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