7 Best Functional Testing Tools to Use in 2023
Functional testing is a way to verify that software applications are providing expected outputs as required by the end-user or business. Functional tests are concerned with evaluating and comparing software functions with business requirements and quality standards.
We at Q-Pros rely on a heavy arsenal of testing tools and modern utilities that help our teams achieve guaranteed and accurate results.
In this article, we will look at the most renowned functional testing tools and why you should be using them in 2023 to achieve higher status in the testing world.
Overview
Let us start by looking at the criteria of which we will be relying on to consider a functional testing tools in our top 7 list.
Usability–It is important for testing providers to make sure that the testing tools used can be used by team members with multiple levels of experience, and by more than one section or department within diverse teams.
Integrations – In order to maximize a testing tool’s potential, it needs to be able to integrate with a wide range of software and coding languages. A good testing tool will make use of common frameworks to facilitate the work.
User Interface – The perfect testing tool to choose needs to be well designed with a smart, easy to use interface.
And so, based on our assessment framework, here is a list of 7 functional testing tools to use in 2023:
1. Selenium
Selenium is one of the best test automation tools available for QA engineers and developers. It offers its users several libraries and tools that allow for efficient browser testing. One of Selenium’s top benefits is that it allows users to design test cases based on functional specifications with ease by offering options to change and control HTML elements to their exact needs.
Its latest version (Selenium 4) supports several programming languages, offering simple implementations with JavaScript, C#, Ruby, Python, and Java. It is also worth mentioning that Selenium is an open-source tool that is free to use!
2. SmartBear Ready API
SmartBear ReadyAPI is a functional tool designed for API testing, and it goes well with Agile and DevOps methodologies. It offers functional testing, API Performance testing, and API web Virtualization.
ReadyAPI also provides automation options at every building stage through CI/CD pipelines. It offers you the ability to build data-driven functional API tests.
The tool also integrates with any testing environment that uses Smart Assertion features.
ReadyAPI provides integration with platforms such as Jenkins, Docker, and Git.
3. TestRigor
TestRigor stands out as an excellent functional testing tool as it allows its users to build automated tests in plain English from a human point of view. It also converts manual tests into AI-based automated tests.
TestRigor analyzes all potential factors behind the scenes to use the most effective ones, which outcomes ultra-reliable tests for testing teams.
TestRigor is a great tool to build and customize new tests, and it allows the testing team to focus on test building rather than maintenance.
4. TestComplete
TestComplete is a GUI functional testing tool that provides adaptable testing solutions. It works with multiple languages such as JavaScript, Python, and VBScript.
What makes TestComplete more efficient is that it allows you to record your test runs and go back to them after implantation and adjust them based on initial outcomes.
The tool also provides you with the capability to map objects from the screen and display objects, therefore allowing you to monitor any object in addition to providing you with all possible Xpaths for that specific object.
5. SoapUI
SoapUI is an open-source functional testing tool that supports requirements-based testing and API solutions. The tool is renowned for its flexible interface as it allows your team to easily navigate through it with basic technical experience.
SoapUI offers an endpoint explorer feature that lets you select a certain desired method and save the REST endpoints of URL requests – (URL requests can be made in both JSON and XML formats)
6. Kobiton
Specifically created for mobile app testing, Kobiton allows you to perform manual and automated functional testing, performance testing, and visual testing for Android and IOS devices. It also offers a parallel text execution option to combine tests from multiple devices operating systems and platforms.
It gives you the ability to implement a full device lab involving local and cloud devices (both public and private clouds)
Kobiton allows you to perform automated tests without any knowledge script-wise. It also offers the ability to convert manual tests into complex automated tests.
7. Testim
Testim is an automated testing tool that provides AI-based test implementations. The platform relies on AI to verify and lock visual elements, increasing testing stability for UI functional testing.
Testim visual editor allows you to record and edit tests to efficiently organize test cases, as well as giving you the ability to keep test steps in parameters, streamlining the testing process for all testing contributors. The tool also helps you to replace duplicated tests with shared objects.
And there you have it, 7 of the best functional tools to use in QA in 2023.
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