{"id":14616,"date":"2021-11-29T15:22:24","date_gmt":"2021-11-29T15:22:24","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/abstracta.us\/blog\/?p=14616"},"modified":"2025-05-05T21:25:30","modified_gmt":"2025-05-05T21:25:30","slug":"how-to-choose-the-best-automation-testing-tool","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/abstracta.us\/blog\/software-testing\/how-to-choose-the-best-automation-testing-tool\/","title":{"rendered":"How to choose the best automation testing tool for your project in 5 simple steps"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Every_testing_project_is_unique_as_well_as_its_requirements_In_this_article_we_walk_you_through_five_practical_steps_that_will_guide_you_through_the_process_of_searching_and_deciding_which_automation_testing_tools_are_best_for_your_project\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/abstracta.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/outsourcing-image-blog.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-14595\" src=\"https:\/\/abstracta.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/outsourcing-image-blog.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"485\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Every testing project is unique, as well as its requirements. In this article, we walk you through five practical steps that will guide you through the process of searching and deciding which automation testing tools are best for your project.<\/span><\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Depending on the project, testing requirements can vary greatly. From the type of software you are testing, to the language the application is built in, there are numerous factors you should keep in mind before deciding which automation testing tool would be a good fit for your project. The process of determining the right tool can be a complex one, but conducting the appropriate research can make that work significantly easier. Exploring what tool options are available out there and analyzing your own project requirements thoroughly will provide you with a really good understanding of what to look for. Read ahead to learn what else you can do to find the most compatible automation testing tool for your project\u2019s needs!<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_1_Get_To_Know_Your_Project_Requirements_Thoroughly\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 1: Get To Know Your Project Requirements Thoroughly.<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As we already mentioned above, every project has its unique characteristics, and in order to find adequate test automation tools, it\u2019s crucial to first have an in-depth understanding of those specific requirements. Before conducting any research on possible technologies for your project, you would benefit from answering the following questions that will provide you with a better idea of what you need to look for in an automation testing tool:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What problems am I trying to solve with an automation tool?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What type of testing needs to be performed?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What type of application needs to be tested?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What language is the application built in?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What operating systems should be tested on?<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These are just some of the essential questions that need to be answered before deciding which test automation tool to implement. They are just the starting point that will eventually lead to the exact type of tool your project needs!&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_2_Evaluate_Your_Testers_Coding_Skills\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 2: Evaluate Your Tester\u2019s Coding Skills.<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Knowing the technical skill and experience of your testing team is crucial to pick the correct testing tools. Automation testing tools can be highly technical compared to manual testing ones, therefore, testers might need to have substantial coding knowledge in order to create and run test scripts. However, there are also many no-code automation tools that allow testers with less technical knowledge to automate processes through a user-friendly interface that involves no coding efforts.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are reliable high quality tools available at both sides of the spectrum. Once you evaluate your team capabilities and what languages they are experienced in, you will know whether the code-based or codeless route is better for your project.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_3_Define_Your_Project_Budget\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 3: Define Your Project Budget.<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Although over time automation testing can lead to significant cost savings, these types of tools can also be considered quite expensive depending on the project. While estimating the cost of purchasing and maintaining an automation testing tool is important, calculating a budget for it is not that simple. There are many other aspects of your project that are going to be indirectly impacted by the implementation of an automation testing tool. Sometimes, the learning curve for a tool is extremely high for your team, and you will have to invest in training your testers or hiring already experienced professionals. Other times, certain tools will provide you with exactly what you need to reduce product maintenance and find defects early during production, which will ultimately save you from unnecessary expenses. All of these factors need to be taken into consideration before deciding on a fixed budget.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_4_Research_the_Type_of_Tools_Available_in_the_Market\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 4: Research the Type of Tools Available in the Market.&nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are countless types of automation testing tools available. Now that you have figured out your project requirements, testers\u2019 expertise and budget, you are ready to learn about the options available, and filter them according to your established criteria.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As we mentioned above, there are code-based and codeless tools that cater to different levels of coding skills. But there are also commercial, open-source, desktop, mobile and web testing tools, to name just a few types.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Commercial automation tools can be acquired through a paid license and they usually offer a wider range of features than open-source tools, such as technical support, maintenance and regular updates. Open-source automation tools on the other hand, are free to use and users can access their source code to customize it. On top of this, some automation testing tools only focus on mobile or web applications, or specific types of testing such as performance, parallel or user acceptance testing.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The best tool for your project is the one that best adapts to the criteria defined in all the previous steps. Whether you need a commercial mobile performance automation testing tool, such as <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.apptim.com\/?gclid=Cj0KCQiAhf2MBhDNARIsAKXU5GTBhQldgx-YgbQ-Oj7D0cAXvmzxgqBUsQWPAB2kq2IUAolM4AvhVEkaAjD1EALw_wcB\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Apptim<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, or an open-source test automation tool for native, hybrid and mobile web apps such as <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/appium.io\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Appium<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, there are plenty of options to choose from.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_5_Give_It_a_Try_and_Dont_Be_Afraid_to_Change\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 5: Give It a Try, and Don\u2019t Be Afraid to Change.<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Deciding on an automation tool can be a tough decision, but it doesn\u2019t have to be a definitive one. Once you pick a tool, take the time to experiment and evaluate how it really works with your project. If you don\u2019t go the open-source way, most commercial tools nowadays offer a free trial that you can use in order to check if what they offer really meets your project requirements. Once you are sure of your choice, you can finally purchase the tool.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Enjoy_the_Searching_Process\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Enjoy the Searching Process.<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you don\u2019t find the right automation testing tool for your project on the first try, don\u2019t get discouraged. Every tool your testing team implements and puts their hands on will provide them with more experience and knowledge they can later use on a different project. If you want to learn about the automation testing tools we use in our projects, we recommend you read this article written by our Performance Engineer Matias Fornara, about some of the best test automation tools that we have tried and loved here at Abstracta!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: inherit;\">If you&#8217;d like to learn more about our testing services, you can find out more about our <\/span><a style=\"font-size: inherit;\" href=\"https:\/\/abstracta.us\/solutions\/\">solutions<\/a><span style=\"font-size: inherit;\"> or take a look at our <\/span><a style=\"font-size: inherit;\" href=\"https:\/\/abstracta.us\/why-us\/case-studies\/\">portfolio<\/a><span style=\"font-size: inherit;\">. If you have any questions don\u2019t hesitate to <\/span><a style=\"font-size: inherit;\" href=\"https:\/\/abstracta.us\/contact-us\">contact us<\/a><span style=\"font-size: inherit;\">, our team would be glad to assist you!<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Every testing project is unique, as well as its requirements. In this article, we walk you through five practical steps that will guide you through the process of searching and deciding which automation testing tools are best for your project. 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