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

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"If you use the PowerBuilder application, do choose AscentialTest without thinking twice.""AscentialTest's object recognition in snapshots is a robust feature that goes beyond standard elements, even accurately identifying objects within Datawindows.""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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Cons
"TestLeft captures a lot of space in terms of memory, which is one issue that can be improved."

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"I would like to see an improvement in the User Interface.""Streamlining the retrieval of results from individual test set runs would be beneficial.""The only thing I can't wait for is for Zeenyx to add automating Mobile apps.""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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  • "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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    Overview
    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.
    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
    American Red Cross, CISCO, HONDA, ADIDAS, TBC bank
    TJX Companies, Nuance Communications, Ericsson Inc., Transatlantic Reinsurance Company, Accenture, Nutrition Coordinating Center, Univ. of MN, iConectiv, Fortress Software, and LMP Corp.
    Top Industries
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company33%
    Financial Services Firm16%
    Manufacturing Company11%
    Retailer6%
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    Financial Services Firm23%
    Government16%
    Energy/Utilities Company11%
    Computer Software Company8%
    Company Size
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    Small Business22%
    Midsize Enterprise26%
    Large Enterprise51%
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business50%
    Midsize Enterprise21%
    Large Enterprise29%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business14%
    Midsize Enterprise15%
    Large Enterprise71%
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    SmartBear TestLeft is ranked 32nd in Functional Testing Tools while Zeenyx AscentialTest is ranked 34th in Functional Testing Tools with 13 reviews. SmartBear TestLeft is rated 7.0, while Zeenyx AscentialTest is rated 9.4. The top reviewer of SmartBear TestLeft writes "Simple to set up and the test execute feature is helpful, but the cost could be reduced". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Zeenyx AscentialTest writes "Robust automation with reusable steps and seamless integration". SmartBear TestLeft is most compared with SmartBear TestComplete, whereas Zeenyx AscentialTest is most compared with Tricentis Tosca and SmartBear TestComplete.

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