{"id":224,"date":"2018-11-09T12:18:26","date_gmt":"2018-11-09T06:48:26","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.gallop.net\/blog\/?p=224"},"modified":"2024-07-15T14:21:27","modified_gmt":"2024-07-15T08:51:27","slug":"cloud-based-software-testing-tools","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/coforge.site\/cigniti\/blog\/cloud-based-software-testing-tools\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 8 Popular Cloud-based Software Testing Tools"},"content":{"rendered":"

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]Testing in the cloud offers the benefits of easy availability, high scalability, and low cost. It allows for web and mobile testing in different environments and multiple machines without building infrastructure.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Cloud-based automation testing tools enable teams to execute test scripts and workflows in a distributed environment, allowing them to run tests on demand and manage testing resources more effectively.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Cloud <\/span>computing testing<\/span><\/a> tools are essential for ensuring the reliability and scalability of applications hosted in the cloud, allowing developers to validate performance, security, and functionality in diverse cloud environments.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Needless to say, the rising popularity of cloud testing has led to the development of a slew of cloud-based testing tools in the market.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

List of Cloud Testing Tools<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h1>\n

Here are some of the hugely popular cloud-based software testing tools. Please let us know through your comments if you want a new tool added to this list.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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    BrowserStack<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    BrowserStack Real Device Cloud<\/span><\/a> is a leading software testing platform with flagship device-browser-OS combinations. It can replicate actual user conditions using more than native device features like GPS, network simulation, and localization.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

    The comprehensiveness and ease of cloud testing on BrowserStack eliminates the need for upfront capital expenses and recurring costs in setting up and maintaining device infrastructure.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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      SOASTA CloudTest<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      It enables four <\/span>types of test automation<\/span><\/a> on a single web platform \u2013 Mobile Functional and performance testing and Web-based Functional and performance testing. It can simulate millions of geographically dispersed concurrent users visiting a website to test the application under enormous loads. With real-time analytics and seamless integration between test design, monitoring, and reporting, CloudTest enables convenient and efficient testing.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

      CloudTest Lite is a free version that comes with limited features.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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        LoadStorm<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        It is a load-testing tool for web and mobile applications. It is easy to use and cost-effective, ideal for checking performance under excessive traffic or usage. It is highly scalable and can simulate as many virtual users as required to find a website or app’s breaking point. Various load-testing scenarios are available, and they are also customizable.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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          BlazeMeter<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

          It is used for end-to-end performance and load <\/span>testing of mobile apps<\/span><\/a>, websites, and APIs. It is JMeter compatible and can simulate up to 1 million users. It facilitates realistic load tests and performance monitoring combined with real-time reporting.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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            Nessus<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

            It is a widely used vulnerability scanner that can detect vulnerabilities, misconfigurations, and missing patches in various devices, firewalls, virtualized systems, cloud infrastructure, etc. You can use it to detect threats like viruses, malware, backdoors, and web services linking to malicious content. It can also be used for healthcare and banking to perform compliance auditing. It generates scan reports and remediation recommendations in flexible formats, including sending targeted emails.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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              App Thwack<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

              It is a cloud-based simulator for testing Android, iOS, and web apps on actual devices. It is compatible with popular automation platforms like Robotium, Calabash, and UI Automation. If you wish to test through clients other than the official site, a REST API allows that. Key features include multi-platform support, customizable testing, and detailed test reports.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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                Jenkins Dev@Cloud<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                It facilitates development, continuous deployment, and integration on the cloud. It allows development in many languages and deployment to any number of services. It provides a wide array of mobile tools for development and allows connecting securely to existing systems via the cloud. It benefits third-party systems like Google App Engine, Cloud Foundry, and AWS Elastic Beanstalk.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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                  Xamarin test cloud<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                  It is a UI acceptance testing tool for mobile apps. It allows writing tests in C# using the NUnit testing library through the UITest framework or in Ruby through the Calabash framework. The tool runs the test on over a thousand physical devices and displays full-resolution screenshots of each step, including relevant data like CPU and memory usage and test time. It can be integrated into automated builds for continuous integration.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

                  Conclusion<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

                  Cloud-based software testing tools offer the advantage of scalability and collaboration, allowing teams to conduct tests on diverse platforms and configurations effortlessly. These tools <\/span>simplify test management<\/span><\/a> and reporting, streamlining the testing process for greater efficiency and accuracy.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

                  View on Demand Cigniti\u2019s webinar on security testing tools<\/span><\/a> and get in touch with us to get an expert\u2019s insight into security testing and the various tools available in the market that aid security testing.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

                  If you need assistance selecting and deploying the right tool for your testing requirements, our experts will happily help you. <\/span>Contact us<\/span><\/a>.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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