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IBM Rational Functional Tester vs Ranorex Studio
Both stand on regression testing software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Paid Windows
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Free trial AndroidiPhoneWeb+1
Ranorex Studio combines visual test authoring with coded flows, parallel execution, and broad integrations. Its paid, subscription-based licensing and Windows requirements should be checked against your environment.
Visit Ranorex StudioThe facts
| IBM Rational Functional Tester | Ranorex Studio | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | A free trial |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Windows | Android, iPhone, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Not published | Free or on request |
| Plans published | None | 2 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | ibm.com | ranorex.com |
| On regression testing software | #28 of 29 | #24 of 29 |
IBM Rational Functional Tester: what it does well
Ranorex Studio: what it does well
- Automates desktop, web, and mobile tests
- Supports recorder and drag-and-drop authoring
- Allows C# and VB.NET extensions
- Runs tests remotely and in parallel
- Offers a 14-day full-access trial
What to know first
- Pricing is available only on request
- There is no free plan
- Runtime licenses are required for extra endpoints
- Documented Studio requirements list Windows
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