Kiwi TCMS

What Kiwi TCMS is

Kiwi TCMS is an open source test management system for coordinating manual and automated testing. Teams can create test plans and cases, assign work across multiple teams, and track testing progress. Its testing telemetry supports planning and status reporting before release. Plugins collect automation results from popular testing frameworks, and the feature matrix lists bug tracker integrations including Azure Boards, Bitbucket Issues, Bugzilla, GitHub Issues, GitLab Issues, JIRA, Mantis BT, OpenProject, Redmine, and Trac. Teams can also use the external API through JSON-RPC or XML-RPC. Kiwi TCMS is available across API, Linux, self-hosted, and web platforms. Production deployments require a containerized environment; the documentation describes Docker Compose and Kubernetes with Helm. The product uses a freemium model, with a free plan and paid plans from $35/mo. Paid options include self-hosted service without technical support, SaaS tenancy, enterprise deployment inside a VPN, and managed hosting. The project lists Open Technologies Bulgaria, Ltd. in Sofia, Bulgaria as provider of its infrastructure, development, data processing, and support services. Subscription support is in English, with working hours and response times depending on the plan.

Who it suits

Kiwi TCMS suits QA teams that need to plan manual or automated testing, organize cases, assign work, and monitor progress across teams. It also fits groups seeking bug tracker integrations or API access, with deployment choices spanning self-hosting, SaaS tenancy, enterprise, and managed hosting plans.

Limits

The free plan's limits are not described in the supplied facts. The lowest priced paid plan, Self Support, costs $35 a month, is self-hosted on your server, and includes no technical support.

Getting started

1. Open the Kiwi TCMS website and choose the free plan or a paid plan.
2. For production deployment, prepare a containerized environment.
3. Use the documented Docker Compose or Kubernetes with Helm deployment route.
4. Choose a self-hosted, SaaS tenant, enterprise, or managed hosting option according to the plan.
5. Create test plans and cases, assign work, and track testing progress.
6. Connect a listed bug tracker or use the JSON-RPC or XML-RPC API as needed.

Verdict

Choose Kiwi TCMS if your team needs a shared system for test planning, case management, progress tracking, and automation results. The free plan offers an entry point, while paid options cover self-hosted and hosted deployments. Look elsewhere if your production setup cannot use containers or you require technical support on the $35 a month Self Support plan.