Bitbar Testing
Mobile app testing software
Application development software
Mobile development software
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What is Bitbar Testing
Bitbar Testing is a mobile app testing platform for running automated and manual tests on real iOS and Android devices hosted in the cloud or deployed as on-premises device racks. It supports teams that need device coverage for functional, regression, and compatibility testing as part of CI/CD workflows. The product focuses on real-device access, parallel execution, and integrations with common test frameworks and build systems.
Real-device testing at scale
Bitbar Testing provides access to physical iOS and Android devices rather than relying only on emulators. This helps teams validate device-specific behavior such as OS version differences, hardware characteristics, and vendor customizations. It also supports parallel test execution to reduce end-to-end regression cycle time.
Cloud or on-prem deployment
The platform supports both cloud-hosted device access and on-premises device infrastructure, which can be important for regulated environments or apps that cannot be tested outside a controlled network. This flexibility allows organizations to align testing with data residency and security requirements. It also enables reuse of existing device labs while adding centralized scheduling and reporting.
CI and framework integrations
Bitbar Testing integrates with common mobile automation frameworks (for example, Appium) and typical CI tools used to orchestrate builds and test runs. This makes it suitable for continuous testing pipelines where tests run on every commit or release candidate. Centralized results and artifacts (logs, screenshots, videos) support debugging and triage.
Primarily a testing platform
Although it connects to development workflows, Bitbar Testing does not function as a full application development environment. Teams still need separate tools for coding, build configuration, and release management. Organizations looking for an end-to-end development suite may find the scope narrower than broader application development platforms.
Device availability constraints
As with most real-device clouds, access to specific device models and OS versions can vary based on inventory and demand. This can affect test scheduling for high-demand devices or newly released models. Teams may need to plan capacity, reserve devices, or supplement with dedicated devices for critical coverage.
Cost and setup complexity
Running large parallel suites on real devices can become expensive compared with emulator-based approaches, especially for frequent CI runs. On-prem device racks can introduce additional setup and maintenance work (device procurement, OS management, network configuration). Test stability may also require ongoing effort to manage flaky tests and device state.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Live Testing | $46 per parallel / month (billed annually) | Unlimited live testing minutes; Unlimited users; Desktop browsers; Real mobile devices; Powerful debugging tools. |
| BitBar Unlimited | $210 per parallel / month (billed annually) | Unlimited live & automated testing minutes; Includes 1 live parallel with every automated parallel; Unlimited users; Desktop & headless browsers; Real mobile devices; Run scripted automation or tests created in TestComplete. |
| Enterprise | Custom Pricing | Customizable solutions (dedicated devices, private cloud setups, premium support) — contact sales for pricing. |
| Open Source | $0 (for qualifying open source projects) | SmartBear states open source projects can test on the platform for free. |
Seller details
SmartBear Software, Inc.
Somerville, Massachusetts, USA
2009
Private
https://smartbear.com/
https://x.com/smartbear
https://www.linkedin.com/company/smartbear/
