ReadyAPI
What ReadyAPI is
ReadyAPI is SmartBear software for functional and security API testing, performance testing, and API or service virtualization. Its plans separate these purposes: ReadyAPI Test licenses cover functional and security testing, Performance plans come in Small, Medium, and Unlimited tiers, and Virtualization licenses cover API and service virtualization. The performance tiers are specified as 250 VU/TPS, 1000 VU/TPS, and Unlimited VU/TPS. ReadyAPI supports SOAP and GraphQL, low-code test authoring, automated execution, scheduled runs, and CI/CD integration. Other listed capabilities include contract testing, Gherkin support, mock servers, API access, and three parallel runs. It can be self-hosted, and a self-hosted runner and local testing are listed. Coverage includes desktop browsers, multiple browser engines, mobile web testing, visual comparison, and real-device testing. SmartBear was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in Somerville, Massachusetts.
Who it suits
ReadyAPI suits teams working on API test authoring and automation, performance checks, or API and service virtualization. It may also fit teams needing self-hosted or local testing and browser or real-device coverage.
What it does well
- Supports both SOAP and GraphQL.
- Includes contract testing and mock servers.
- Supports CI/CD integration and scheduled runs.
- Can be self-hosted with a self-hosted runner.
- A 14-day trial is available.
What to know first
- There is no free plan.
- Parallel runs are limited to three.
Limits
ReadyAPI has no free plan and offers a 14-day trial. It lists three parallel runs and three concurrent sessions.
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| ReadyAPI Test - 1-Year License | Functional and security API testing | On request |
| ReadyAPI Test - 2-Year License | Functional and security API testing | On request |
| ReadyAPI Test - 3-Year License | Functional and security API testing | On request |
| ReadyAPI Performance - Small | 250 VU/TPS | On request |
| ReadyAPI Performance - Medium | 1000 VU/TPS | On request |
| ReadyAPI Performance - Unlimited | Unlimited VU/TPS | On request |
| ReadyAPI Virtualization - 1-Year License | API and service virtualization | On request |
| API & Service Virtualization | 1-Year License · fixed license option shown | $1,415 a year |
The first 8 of 13 plans, as smartbear.com lists them, read 21 Sept 2026. The maker's own page has the final word. Every plan
Getting started
- Visit the ReadyAPI website.
- Choose a Test, Performance, or Virtualization offering.
- Use the 14-day trial to evaluate the product.
- Select the license term or performance tier that fits your needs.
- Connect a supported code host or CI/CD workflow.
Verdict
ReadyAPI covers several API testing needs, with distinct plans for testing, performance, and virtualization.
Questions
Does ReadyAPI have a free plan?
No. ReadyAPI is paid and offers a 14-day trial.
Which APIs does ReadyAPI support?
It supports SOAP and GraphQL.
What plan types are available?
ReadyAPI Test has one-, two-, and three-year licenses; Performance has Small, Medium, and Unlimited tiers; Virtualization has a one-year license.
Can ReadyAPI run tests automatically?
Yes. It supports automated execution, scheduled runs, and CI/CD integration.
Can ReadyAPI be self-hosted?
Yes. Self-hosting and a self-hosted runner are listed.
Who makes ReadyAPI?
SmartBear makes ReadyAPI. The company was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in Somerville, Massachusetts.
Facts from ReadyAPI's own pages
- API definitions
- Tests can be generated from OpenAPI or Swagger, WSDL, WADL, RAML, API Blueprint and I/O Doc definitions. · smartbear.com, 15 Oct 2026
- CI integrations
- Documentation covers Docker, Jenkins, Maven, TeamCity and Azure DevOps integrations, along with Jira, MQTT, Git, Slack and Selenium plugins. · support.smartbear.com, 15 Oct 2026
- Company founded
- SmartBear's company page says Jason Cohen founded the company in 2003. · smartbear.com, 15 Oct 2026
- Company headquarters
- SmartBear lists its global headquarters at 450 Artisan Way, Somerville, Massachusetts 02145. · smartbear.com, 15 Oct 2026
- Company legal name
- The product footer identifies the maker as SmartBear Software. · smartbear.com, 15 Oct 2026
- Company ownership and funding
- Crunchbase lists SmartBear as private, acquired by Francisco Partners, with Vista Equity Partners and Francisco Partners among its investors. · crunchbase.com, 15 Oct 2026
- Company size
- LinkedIn lists SmartBear as a privately held software-development company with 501–1,000 employees and headquarters in Somerville, Massachusetts. · linkedin.com, 15 Oct 2026
- Data-driven testing
- The product supports external data inputs, response-to-request correlation, real-time validation and generated data. · smartbear.com, 15 Oct 2026
- Documentation and support
- SmartBear provides product documentation, installers, samples, training videos, community support and premium training through its support center. · support.smartbear.com, 15 Oct 2026
- Founded
- 2003 · smartbear.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Free plan
- No · smartbear.com, 21 Sept 2026
- Functional testing
- ReadyAPI Test creates end-to-end functional tests for complete API workflows. · smartbear.com, 15 Oct 2026
- GraphQL support
- Yes · smartbear.com, 21 Sept 2026
- Headquarters
- Somerville, Massachusetts, United States · smartbear.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Integrations
- Listed integrations include Git, GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket, Jira, Selenium, Jenkins, Azure DevOps, AWS Gateway, SwaggerHub, MuleSoft, Zephyr and Postman. · smartbear.com, 15 Oct 2026
- Latest documented version
- The ReadyAPI support center identifies version 4.2.0 in its What's New section. · support.smartbear.com, 15 Oct 2026
- License change
- ReadyAPI moved to ID-based SmartBear License Management and deprecated file-based licenses, with migration required by September 30, 2025. · support.smartbear.com, 15 Oct 2026
- License type
- ReadyAPI is the proprietary commercial counterpart to SoapUI Open Source rather than an open-source product. · en.wikipedia.org, 15 Oct 2026
- Limit: collaboration
- TrustRadius reviewers say branching and merging of shared projects is limited compared with collaborative tools such as Postman. · trustradius.com, 15 Oct 2026
- Limit: documentation and scripting
- Reviewers report gaps in documentation, especially for Groovy scripting and advanced usage. · trustradius.com, 15 Oct 2026
- Limit: price
- Capterra reviewers describe ReadyAPI as expensive and say cost is a major purchasing concern. · capterra.com, 15 Oct 2026
- Limit: scope
- Reviewers say ReadyAPI is focused on API testing and is not suitable for front-end web or mobile automation. · trustradius.com, 15 Oct 2026
- Limit: UI and performance
- Reviewers report slow startup, freezes or crashes during large batches, heavy memory use and an occasionally awkward interface. · trustradius.com, 15 Oct 2026
- Marketplace deployment
- Microsoft Marketplace describes ReadyAPI TestEngine as an execution engine for ReadyAPI and SoapUI tests with Azure DevOps integration and a RESTful interface for callbacks and reporting. · marketplace.microsoft.com, 15 Oct 2026
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