Top 5 Low-Code Test Automation Tools in 2024

A low-code or codeless automated testing tool design involves a record and playback approach, making it a solution that doesn’t require extensive coding or programming skills. Codeless automated tools are gaining prevalence as in a survey of 3,300 IT professionals, 66% expressed a preference for codeless platforms to speed up digital transformation and respond better to business objectives.¹

The advantages of low-code test automation solutions are not limited to Qualtiy Assurance (QA) specialists; even the product owner or non-tech people can utilize these to rapidly confirm functionality.

In this article, we’ll look at the top 5 low-code test automation tools. These tools have been selected based on their ability to simplify the testing process, integrate seamlessly with low-code platforms, and provide robust test management and reporting capabilities.

Comparison between the top low code test automation tools

All products above have continuous support for CI/CD.

Above is a table showing the features of the top low-code test automation tools based on our benchmark. During our research, we did not test all the test automation tools ourselves, so we included the features of these automation tools based on the vendor’s claims.

What are the key criteria for choosing a low-code test automation tool?

Here, we aim to choose low-code test automation platforms based on objective parameters. For example, the user experience of a test automation tool can be subjective; a person with some coding knowledge can prefer a more professional low-code platform and user interface, while a person with little to no knowledge would prefer a basic UI. 

Not every tool will offer every feature covered below; this is one of the reasons why your specific needs and requirements are crucial when choosing a low-code test automation solution.

The following are our chosen benchmarks for low-code test automation tools:

1. Test management and reporting: The tool should provide robust test management and reporting capabilities, allowing developers to track the results of their tests, identify any issues, and make data-driven decisions.
2. Mobile and web testing support: The tool should support testing of both web and mobile applications, allowing developers to validate the functionality and performance of their applications. 
3. Support for CI/CD: The tool should integrate with CI/CD pipelines, allowing developers to automate the testing process and deploy their applications more quickly and efficiently. 
4. Cost: The pricing model of the tool can influence the business’s decisions.
5. Integration with low-code platforms: The tool should integrate seamlessly with other platforms, allowing developers to test their applications without switching between multiple tools. This benchmark, however, should be evaluated based on your company’s web stack, and therefore, AIMultiple does not provide an evaluation.

Identifying the leaders in low-code test automation

While choosing the 5 low-code test automation tools for analysis, we also considered the following publicly verifiable parameters.

1. Employee Size: Our analysis has shown that a company’s revenue correlates with its workforce size. With this in mind, we focus our efforts on companies with 30+ employees.
2. References: We focus on vendors with proven success. The vendors we analyze should have positive feedback from at least one Fortune 500 company. 

We have chosen the following automation testing tools for our analysis based on the abovementioned parameters. We have ranked them based on the vendor’s LinkedIn employee count, excluding Testifi (refer to the transparency statement below). 

It is important to note that all the tools have at least one reference. However, the exact number of references is not considered in the ranking as it is not feasible to quantify all of them.

1. Testifi CAST
2. Tricentis Tosca
3. Parasoft
4. Katalon Studio 
5. Perfecto

Transparency Statement 

Emerging tech companies, such as Testifi, are sponsors of AIMultiple, which is why Testifi has been placed at the top of our list even though it does not have the largest workforce. 

What are the benefits of low-code test automation solutions?

Low-code test automation tools are capable of the following: 

1. Speeding up development by 5 to 10 times
2. Reducing the length of the development cycle
3. Supporting digital transformation efforts
4. Decreasing the dependence on hard-to-find technical expertise

To see the further benefits of low code automation testing, you can refer to our article: “Codeless Automated Testing in 2023: Benefits & Challenges.”

1- Testifi CAST

CAST is a code analysis and testing tool that provides a range of features to improve code quality and reduce technical debt. Cast provides a modular framework that plugs into any toolchain. Testifi’s Task and Test Management integration transforms those tools into a complete DevOps platform.

With CAST, it is possible to create domain-specific languages (DSL) for any application, and automated testing can be performed by individuals who do not have programming expertise.

Fortune 500 companies such as BMW, Vodafone, Amazon, and Nokie use Testifi services².

Some of the features of CAST include:

1. Code quality analysis: CAST analyzes code for potential bugs, security vulnerabilities, and design flaws that may cause technical debt and negatively impact code quality. 
2. Static code analysis: CAST provides static code analysis, which scans the source code to identify potential issues based on predefined rules or guidelines.
3. Broad functionality: CAST offers desktop, web, mobile, and API testing all in one package, reducing businesses’ reliance on additional tools with a shift left and test-first approach.
4. Test coverage analysis: CAST analyzes test coverage to identify areas of code that may be missing test coverage.

2- Tricentis Tosca

Tricentis Tosca is a software testing tool that provides a range of features for test automation, test management, and continuous testing. Some of the key features of Tricentis Tosca include

1. Model-based test automation: Tosca uses a model-based approach to test automation that allows users to create and maintain automated tests more efficiently.
2. Test case design: Tosca provides a graphical interface for creating test cases that can be easily automated, even by users with little to no programming experience.
3. Risk-based test optimization: By approaching testing from a risk-based perspective, Tosca lowers the risk in your software releases while reducing the total number of tests in your automation suite. This enables you to prioritize testing for functionality that is essential to your business.
4. Test data management: Tosca provides tools for managing test cases, test suites, and test runs, as well as features for reporting and analytics.

3- Parasoft

Parasoft is a test automation platform that aims to aid organizations in improving the quality and reliability of their software products through features such as continuous testing, API security testing, and safety-critical testing.

IRS, Comcast, and Volkswagen Group are among the company’s list of clients.³

 Additionally, Parasoft offers:

1. Code analysis: Parasoft provides tools for analyzing code for potential issues, such as bugs, security vulnerabilities, and performance problems.
2. Reporting and analytics: Parasoft provides features for reporting and analytics to help organizations track testing progress, identify issues, and improve their testing processes over time.
3. Unit testing: Unit testing guarantees that each piece of software functions as intended. Automated unit tests help to ensure the quality of early-stage code.

4- Katalon Studio

Katalon Studio is a low-code test automation tool that provides a range of features to help testers create and execute automated tests. Santander, ING, and SAP are among the clients of Katalon.⁴

 Some of the key features of Katalon Studio include:

1. Record and playback: Katalon Studio provides a record and playback feature that allows users to record their actions on a website or application and generate automated test scripts.
2. Object repository: Katalon Studio provides an object repository that allows users to store and manage web and mobile application elements and easily reuse them in automated tests.
3. Keyword-driven testing: Katalon Studio supports keyword-driven testing, which allows users to create automated test scripts using pre-defined keywords without writing any code.

5- Perfecto

Perfecto strives to improve CI/CD procedures and continuous testing to boost digital experiences. Testers may communicate from any location thanks to the cloud-based functionality. In the early stages of the SDLC, the advanced reporting tools guarantee issue capture and in-depth analysis for them.

Perfecto’s key features include the following:

1. Real device testing: Perfecto allows users to test applications on real devices rather than simulators or emulators, which provides a more accurate representation of real-world usage.
2. Cross-platform testing: Perfecto allows users to test web and mobile applications on various devices and operating systems, including Android, iOS, and Windows
3. Continuous testing: Perfecto supports continuous testing by integrating with continuous integration and continuous delivery pipelines and providing feedback on code changes in real-time.

Further Reading:

• DAST: Importance, Pros, Cons & 7 Use Cases

If you want to learn more about low-code test automation, reach us:

External Links

• 1. “The State of Application Development.” Outsystems. 2020.
• 2. Testifi
• 3. “Notable Clients”, Parasoft.
• 4. Katalon