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At a Glance
IBM Engineering Test Management
IBM Engineering Test Management
Star Rating
(25)4.1 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (61.1% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
0.00 USD
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TestRail
TestRail
Star Rating
(593)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (49.6% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $35.00 1 user Per Month
Free Trial is available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that IBM Engineering Test Management excels in its Test Repository functionality, scoring 8.9, which allows for efficient organization and management of test cases, while TestRail, although strong, does not provide the same level of depth in this area.
  • Reviewers mention that IBM Engineering Test Management has a higher score in Ease of Setup at 9.0 compared to TestRail's 8.5, indicating that users find it easier to get started with IBM's solution.
  • G2 users highlight that TestRail shines in Ease of Use with a score of 8.6, making it more user-friendly for teams that prioritize a straightforward interface, whereas IBM Engineering Test Management scores lower at 7.2.
  • Users on G2 report that IBM Engineering Test Management's Quality of Support is rated at 7.5, which some find lacking compared to TestRail's 8.4, suggesting that TestRail may offer more responsive and helpful customer service.
  • Reviewers mention that TestRail's Product Direction score of 8.5 indicates a more positive outlook on future updates and features, while IBM Engineering Test Management's score of 6.1 raises concerns about its long-term viability and innovation.
  • Users say that IBM Engineering Test Management's Integration capabilities, scoring 7.9, may not be as robust as TestRail's, which is often praised for its seamless integration with various tools, enhancing overall workflow efficiency.
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Entry-Level Pricing
IBM Engineering Test Management
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0.00
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TestRail
Professional Cloud
Starting at $35.00
1 user Per Month
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Free Trial
IBM Engineering Test Management
No trial information available
TestRail
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.1
9
8.6
445
Ease of Use
7.2
9
8.6
446
Ease of Setup
9.0
5
8.5
172
Ease of Admin
9.3
5
8.6
169
Quality of Support
7.5
8
8.4
366
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.3
5
8.7
161
Product Direction (% positive)
6.1
9
8.5
417
Features by Category
Not enough data
8.4
1,280
Functionality
Not enough data
8.9
221
Not enough data
7.9
219
Not enough data
8.6
219
Management
Not enough data
8.3
218
Not enough data
8.2
202
Not enough data
8.4
201
Not enough data
Not enough data
Functionality
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Automation
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
IBM Engineering Test Management
IBM Engineering Test Management
TestRail
TestRail
IBM Engineering Test Management and TestRail are categorized as Software Testing and Test Management
Unique Categories
IBM Engineering Test Management
IBM Engineering Test Management is categorized as Automation Testing and Continuous Testing Platforms
TestRail
TestRail has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
IBM Engineering Test Management
IBM Engineering Test Management
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
5.6%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
33.3%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
61.1%
TestRail
TestRail
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
30.2%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
49.6%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
20.2%
Reviewers' Industry
IBM Engineering Test Management
IBM Engineering Test Management
Information Technology and Services
33.3%
Automotive
16.7%
Computer Software
11.1%
Warehousing
5.6%
Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
5.6%
Other
27.8%
TestRail
TestRail
Computer Software
29.5%
Information Technology and Services
15.5%
Financial Services
4.2%
Automotive
4.0%
Computer Games
3.1%
Other
43.6%
Most Helpful Reviews
IBM Engineering Test Management
IBM Engineering Test Management
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Steve W.
SW
Steve W.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services

What I liked the best is that you can manage your entire testing process directly within the tool. It gives you the capability to write your entire test plan, test cases, test scripts and import requirements from ReqPro all within the tool.

Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Insurance
GI
Verified User in Insurance

The interface is frustrating: it bounces around as one makes entries, there are side panes that slide around until you figure out how to pin them, if you can. Navigation can be idiosyncratic from screen to screen, sometimes requiring one to place one's...

TestRail
TestRail
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Teri S.
TS
Teri S.
Verified User in Computer Software

I am experienced in a number of test management tools including HP ALM/Quality Center, IBM's Rational ClearQuest, SmartBear's QA Complete, among others. I am now one of the owners of a small professional services group, and I have management...

Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Online Media
GO
Verified User in Online Media

I don't like that once you close a ticket in Jira the status of the ticket reads closed in TestRail, yet Testrail still shows that issue as either needing to have a test run on it to pass or fail. If its closed its closed, and no longer needs tests to run.

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Discussions
IBM Engineering Test Management
IBM Engineering Test Management Discussions
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TestRail
TestRail Discussions
Mobile version will come?
2 comments
Shanu M.
SM
Hey Alexander, Thanks for your post. TestRail is a standard web application, so you would already be able to access it from mobile devices such as...Read more
What is TestRail tool?
2 comments
Princy M.
PM
TestRail is one of the best software testing tool for test management. It helps in Creating , Monitoring and Maintaining Test plans ,Test suites and Test...Read more
What is TestRail used for?
2 comments
Pradip L.
PL
TestRail serves as a web-based tool for managing test cases. Testers, developers, and team leaders employ it to efficiently organize, track, and oversee...Read more