QF-Test
Automation testing tools
DevOps software
- Features
- Ease of use
- Ease of management
- Quality of support
- Affordability
- Market presence
Take the quiz to check if QF-Test and its alternatives fit your requirements.
€59 per month
Free Trial
Free version unavailable
Small
Medium
Large
-
What is QF-Test
QF-Test is a functional test automation tool used to create, run, and maintain automated UI tests for desktop, web, and Java-based applications. It is typically used by QA engineers and development teams to support regression testing and continuous integration workflows. The product emphasizes a GUI-driven test design approach with scripting options, and it supports execution across different environments via integrations with common build/CI systems.
Broad UI technology coverage
QF-Test supports automated testing across multiple UI types, including Java (Swing/JavaFX/SWT), web UIs, and some desktop scenarios. This can reduce the need to standardize on separate tools for different application stacks. Teams with mixed legacy Java clients and web front ends can keep a more consistent approach to functional regression testing.
GUI-based test authoring
The tool provides a visual interface for recording, editing, and structuring test cases, which can lower the barrier for testers who are not primarily developers. It also supports parameterization and reusable components to reduce duplication in larger suites. For teams that prefer modelled test flows over code-first frameworks, this can improve maintainability when used with consistent conventions.
CI-friendly automated execution
QF-Test is commonly used in unattended execution modes suitable for CI pipelines, enabling automated regression runs on build events. It provides reporting artifacts that can be consumed by teams during release readiness checks. This aligns well with DevOps practices where test feedback needs to be available quickly and consistently.
Less code-first flexibility
Teams that prefer fully code-centric test frameworks may find the GUI-centric workflow less aligned with their engineering standards. While scripting is available, the overall approach can feel different from code-first tooling and may require process adaptation. This can be a drawback for organizations standardizing on developer-owned test automation.
Skills and setup learning curve
Effective use typically requires learning QF-Test’s concepts (components, checkpoints, data-driven patterns) and establishing suite structure conventions. Initial environment setup and stable object identification can take time, especially for complex UIs. Without disciplined practices, suites can become harder to maintain as applications evolve.
DevOps scope is indirect
Although it integrates into CI/CD workflows, QF-Test is primarily a testing tool rather than a full DevOps platform. Capabilities such as release orchestration, feature flagging, or end-to-end pipeline governance generally sit outside its core scope. Organizations looking for a single platform to manage broader delivery processes may need additional tools.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| QF-Test Web (full subscription) | €135 per month (annual billing) | Floating license; full test development + execution for web UI technologies; prices net plus VAT; offer for companies. |
| QF-Test Desktop (full subscription) | €135 per month (annual billing) | Floating license; full test development + execution for desktop (Java/Windows) applications; prices net plus VAT; offer for companies. |
| QF-Test Mobile (full subscription) | €135 per month (annual billing) | Floating license; full test development + execution for mobile (iOS/Android); prices net plus VAT; offer for companies. |
| QF-Test Pro (full subscription) | €189 per month (annual billing) | Combines all web, desktop, and mobile technologies (Pro edition); floating license; full test development + execution; prices net plus VAT. |
| QF-Test Web / Desktop / Mobile (runtime subscription) | €59 per month (annual billing) | Runtime license: test execution, batch/nightly runs, load tests, debug test suites (does NOT permit test implementation). |
| QF-Test Pro (runtime subscription) | €82 per month (annual billing) | Pro runtime: execution-only for Pro edition. |
| Perpetual / Purchase (developer & runtime licenses) | Contact sales / Request a quote | Purchase (one-time) licenses and detailed purchase pricing (perpetual licenses and maintenance) are offered on request — contact sales for formal quote. |
*Notes: Monthly prices shown on the vendor site are per month with annual billing; all prices are net (plus VAT) and offered exclusively for companies. All licenses are floating.
