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What Squish is

Squish is paid GUI test automation software for desktop, web, mobile, and embedded applications. It identifies interface elements through object properties instead of image matching or DOM scraping, which its product page says helps tests withstand UI changes. Tests can be written in Python, JavaScript, Ruby, Perl, Tcl, or Behaviour-Driven Development. Squish lists support for Qt, Java, Windows, .NET, web, mobile, and embedded applications, including Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, embedded systems, MCUs, and hybrid apps. Its AI Assistant suggests script improvements, explains failures, and analyzes Runner and Server logs. Integrations include Jenkins, GitLab, and Bamboo; Jenkins jobs and Pipeline scripts are supported. Squish references ISO 26262 and IEC 61508 and offers a Tool Qualification Kit. Floating subscriptions are priced around concurrent development environments and restrict concurrent test executions. Pricing is available on request, with a free trial.

Who it suits

It suits teams automating GUI tests across desktop, web, mobile, and embedded targets, including safety- and quality-critical industries. It is designed for organizations using floating, concurrent-user licensing.

What it does well

Covers desktop, web, mobile, and embedded apps
Object-based recognition avoids image matching
Multiple scripting languages and BDD
AI Assistant analyzes failures and logs
Jenkins, GitLab, and Bamboo integrations

What to know first

Paid pricing is available on request
Floating licenses restrict concurrent test executions
Concurrent development environments affect subscription cost
No free plan

Limits

There is no free plan. The paid floating licenses have pricing on request and restrict concurrent test executions; the Execution license is for executing test cases, while Tester and Enterprise Tester include all Squish features.

Plans

Plan	Billed and limits	Price
Squish Enterprise Tester Floating License	All Squish features · Squish IDE · two Test Center named licenses · cross-compilation · embedded MPU and MCU testing · BDD · Standard Support	On request
Squish Execution Floating License	Execute test cases · Standard Support	On request
Squish Tester Floating License	All Squish features · Squish IDE · two Test Center named licenses · BDD · Standard Support	On request

As qt.io lists them, read 29 Sept 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.

Getting started

Visit the Squish product website.
Choose a floating license: Enterprise Tester, Tester or Execution.
Request pricing from Qt.
Use the free trial to evaluate Squish.
Select a supported desktop, mobile, web or embedded target.

Verdict

Squish offers broad cross-platform GUI automation with several authoring languages, CI integrations, and safety-oriented qualification support. Teams should evaluate concurrency limits and licensing costs during planning.

Questions

How much does Squish cost?

Squish is paid, with pricing available on request.

Is there a free plan or trial?

There is no free plan, but a free trial is available.

Which platforms does Squish support?

It supports desktop Windows, macOS and Linux, iOS and Android, web, embedded systems, MCUs and hybrid applications.

Which languages can teams use to author tests?

Test authoring supports Python, JavaScript, Ruby, Perl, Tcl and Behaviour-Driven Development.

Which CI/CD tools are named?

The product names Jenkins, GitLab and Bamboo. The Jenkins plugin supports Pipeline scripts.

Who makes Squish?

Squish is a Qt product. Qt is headquartered in Espoo, Finland, and was founded in 2006.

Facts from Squish's own pages

AI assistance: The Squish AI Assistant offers script improvement suggestions, failure explanations, and analysis of Runner and Server logs. · qt.io, 29 Sept 2026
Founded: 2006 · qt.io, 28 Sept 2026
Frameworks: The product page lists support for Qt, Java, Windows, .NET, web, mobile, and embedded applications. · qt.io, 29 Sept 2026
Headquarters: Espoo, Finland · qt.io, 28 Sept 2026
Integrations: The product page names Jenkins, GitLab, and Bamboo as CI/CD integrations. · qt.io, 29 Sept 2026
Intended users: Qt describes Squish as suited to teams automating GUI testing across platforms and technologies, including safety- and quality-critical industries. · qt.io, 29 Sept 2026
Jenkins integration: Squish tests can run in Jenkins jobs, and the Squish plugin supports Jenkins Pipeline scripts. · doc.qt.io, 29 Sept 2026
License constraints: Squish licensing uses floating user-based subscriptions, with cost based on concurrent Squish development environments and restrictions on concurrent test executions. · qt.io, 29 Sept 2026
Object recognition: Squish identifies UI elements through object properties rather than image matching or DOM scraping, which the product page says helps tests withstand UI changes. · qt.io, 29 Sept 2026
Privacy and security: Qt Group says it uses technical and organizational measures to protect personal data and that its privacy policy covers data related to product downloads and use. · qt.io, 29 Sept 2026
Purpose: Squish automates GUI tests for desktop, web, mobile, and embedded applications using object-based recognition and scripting. · qt.io, 29 Sept 2026
Safety standards: The product page references ISO 26262 and IEC 61508 and offers a custom Tool Qualification Kit for project and regulatory needs. · qt.io, 29 Sept 2026
Support: The listed Squish floating licenses include Standard Support. · qt.io, 29 Sept 2026
Supported platforms: Squish supports desktop Windows, macOS, and Linux; iOS and Android; web; embedded systems; MCUs; and hybrid applications. · qt.io, 29 Sept 2026
Test authoring: Tests can be authored using Python, JavaScript, Ruby, Perl, Tcl, or Behaviour-Driven Development. · qt.io, 29 Sept 2026