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Use IBM Rational Service Tester?
Milind Parab
Useful for automated SQA, certifications, but the summary reports could improve
The tool is part of Automated Code Flow. It helps in SQA and Automotive Certification.
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  • "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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    What do you like most about Parasoft SOAtest?
    Top Answer:Since the solution has both command line and automation options, it generates good reports.
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    Top Answer:The price is average. It isn't overly expensive.
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    What needs improvement with Parasoft SOAtest?
    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 »
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    Ranking
    43rd
    out of 47 in Functional Testing Tools
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    79
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    23rd
    out of 47 in Functional Testing Tools
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    815
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    564
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    4
    Average Words per Review
    440
    Rating
    7.0
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    Rational Service Tester
    SOAtest
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    Overview
    IBM Rational Service Tester for SOA Quality is a functional and regression testing tool that enables code-free testing of non-GUI services. Rational Service Tester for SOA Quality helps software delivery teams ensure the functionality, interoperability and performance of service-oriented architecture (SOA) software and web services. Rational Service Tester for SOA Quality helps software teams perform and deliver quality assurance.

    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.

    Sample Customers
    IMM, ADP, Bangkok Hospital, Nice Céte d'Azur, Durham Police Department, Whogohost Ltd., Skypicker, Infinity Computers and Communications Company, Getin Noble Bank S.A., KPJ Healthcare Berhad
    Charter Communications, Sabre, Caesars Entertainment, Charles Schwab, ING, Intel, Northbridge Financial, Capital Services, WoodmenLife
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    REVIEWERS
    Financial Services Firm43%
    Government14%
    Manufacturing Company7%
    Energy/Utilities Company7%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Financial Services Firm32%
    Manufacturing Company14%
    Computer Software Company14%
    Government5%
    Company Size
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    REVIEWERS
    Small Business22%
    Midsize Enterprise9%
    Large Enterprise69%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business16%
    Midsize Enterprise9%
    Large Enterprise75%
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    IBM Rational Service Tester is ranked 43rd in Functional Testing Tools while Parasoft SOAtest is ranked 23rd in Functional Testing Tools with 30 reviews. IBM Rational Service Tester is rated 0.0, while Parasoft SOAtest is rated 8.2. On the other hand, the top reviewer of Parasoft SOAtest writes "Reliable with a good interface but uses too much memory". IBM Rational Service Tester is most compared with , whereas Parasoft SOAtest is most compared with Postman, SonarQube, Coverity, Polyspace Code Prover and Klocwork.

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