Open-source alternatives versus Ranorex

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Shisui2027
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Open-source alternatives versus Ranorex

Post by Shisui2027 » Thu Sep 01, 2022 7:52 am

Hi,

In what situations or regions does Ranorex outperform free automation alternatives? What supports its price?

For my project's testing tool implementation, I have two possibilities. While we simultaneously test native mobile, online, and desktop applications, mobile is our primary focus, and web+desktop tests make up only 10% of all tests.

Using TestStack and Appium for mobile is my suggestion.

All three are included: White/FlyUI for desktop and something for the web.

by utilising VS.

Purchase or use of Ranorex is another option. But what benefit does Ranorex offer? Does it merit it?

odemin
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Re: Open-source alternatives versus Ranorex

Post by odemin » Fri Sep 02, 2022 10:11 am

If use Ranorex Studio:
Low entry threshold. Quick result. Relatively stable operation.
1-2 day => you have working E2E,
1-2 week => you have Data Driven Tests.
Next go to more user code.
Next you can use only API with VS.

I try start squish froglogic, it's simple for your dev team and support linux/win platform, but usability for qa very poor, and it's no zero cost.
My opinion Test Complete (+/- same price) is not stable.
If need test only mobile/web then the Ranorex isn't best way.

To Ranerex team:
What about the price, now the license allows you to continue using if you don't need an update and support without any paid?