pricing-comparison
TestWheel vs
Tricentis Tosca
TestWheel and Tricentis both offer robust end to end test automation solutions, but with distinct strengths. TestWheel prioritizes speed and scalability through concurrent testing and efficient resource use, while Tricentis delivers enterprise-grade features like model based testing and extensive system integration. The right choice depends on your team’s priorities such as functionality, pricing, team size, testing complexity, and technical expertise.
Tricentis is designed for large teams that require advanced testing features and deep integration capabilities. However, this complexity presents challenges for smaller teams, including steep learning curves, high costs, and the need for technical expertise.
- Tosca is expensive, with complex licensing that makes it difficult for smaller teams to adapt.
- Despite being codeless, Tosca has a steep learning curve and is often harder to use than script-based tools.
- Tests are rigid and prone to breaking with minor UI changes, and its self-healing features are unreliable.
TestWheel helps teams by
- Providing enterprise grade testing without the enterprise grade costs
- Ease of use and simple UI interfaces with AI assistance
- Manual and selenium open source test case conversion into Automated TestWheel TestCases
Comparison |
TestWheel |
Tricentis |
|---|---|---|
| Platform Model |
TestWheel offers and operates a single subscription model within the same cloud platform providing unified access to web, API, load, functional, and mobile testing in one cohesive environment. |
Depending on your testing needs whether it’s mobile, web, functional, or API testing, separate platform subscriptions and purchases are required. |
| Pricing |
Enterprise-grade functional web testing starts at just $10/month per user designed to be affordable for small and midsize teams without compromising on power or scalability. |
Platform contracts in the five- to six-figure range with long-term commitments are not unheard of, often making them cost- prohibitive for small and midsize teams. |
| Learning Curve |
Low learning curve with accessible demos and support. No-code platform written in plain English for non-technical users. |
Learning curve for new users may vary based on the product. Can be steep for technical and non-technical users may take months to become proficient. |
| AI Capabilities |
Use AI to convert manual tests into automated ones, preserving legacy test cases without the need to rewrite scripts. AI-powered self-healing automatically adapts tests and suggests fixes, reducing debugging time and boosting efficiency. An interactive AI chatbot offers step-by-step instructions, guided walkthroughs, and instant support. |
AI that generates test cases, streamlines test assets, and powers self-healing automation with machine learning-based locators. |
| Platform Hosting |
100% cloud-based. Requires no installation, launcher, or browser extensions. |
Requires launcher installation and browser extensions. |
| Test Management and Records |
It’s your tests and your data. Regardless of subscription status, your data and history remain accessible. While you won’t be able to run tests without an active subscription, your test cases and reports will still be available to you. |
Can migrate open-source and Selenium scripts. Platform locks automated scripts behind subscriptions erasing data if canceled. |