TestRail vs Zephyr
Compare TestRail and Zephyr side by side, plus TestQuality as a modern alternative to both, across features, integrations and pricing.
$ tq compare testquality zephyr zephyr-enterprise testrail-enterprise
- TestQuality56/56
- Zephyr30/56
- Zephyr Enterprise35/56
- TestRail Enterprise38/56
annual, 10 seats: $990 · testrail enterprise $8,251
It can be challenging to choose the best test management software among the many available. If you’re looking for an alternative to TestRail or Zephyr, there are plenty of options.
What are the advantages of TestRail, or the disadvantages of Zephyr? Are Zephyr and TestRail the same? To find out, we compare TestRail and Zephyr, as well as our own TestQuality test case management tool. All three have their place, but choosing a solution that fits your QA team and testing needs is crucial.
Buyer’s checklist
What a test management solution must have
- 01
Jira & GitHub integration
Integrate with your issue and requirements trackers. Jira and GitHub Issues are today’s most popular.
- 02
DevOps integration
Pull in results from CI/CD, test automation and unit testing systems, or use a REST API to import tests from any tool.
- 03
Test automation
Native BDD (Gherkin / Cucumber) support and integrations with frameworks such as JUnit, NUnit, Pytest and Selenium.
- 04
Test run execution
Run single or multiple test cases, and group tests you run repeatedly into cycles.
- 05
Intuitive test case management
Detailed test cases with preconditions, steps and expected results, rich text, attachments, screenshots and history.
- 06
Test case repository
All test cases in one place, organized in a clear hierarchy of folders and sets, and easy to reuse.
- 07
Customization
Custom fields and statuses, and user roles and permissions tailored to how your team works.
- 08
Team collaboration
Comments, attachments, activity history, to-do lists, role-based assignment and SSO login.
New · TestRail import
Bring your TestRail tests, get 6 months free
Import your existing TestRail test cases and run history and try TestQuality risk free. When you import, we extend your trial into a free 6-month subscription for your entire team.
Import from TestRail- Import your TestRail test cases
- Import your run history
- Free 6-month subscription
- Free 1:1 migration and onboarding
The alternative
Why TestQuality is test management, elevated
TestQuality is an easy-to-use test case management alternative to TestRail, Zephyr and Zephyr Enterprise.
A live integration core
A live, two-way core connects TestQuality to GitHub and Jira in real time, and pulls in automated results from CI/CD, test automation and unit testing tools. Import from Excel or Google Drive, or script the REST API and CLI to bring in Selenium, Cypress, Cucumber, PyUnit, JUnit and more.
Cloud-based and ready to use
A hosted, scalable service with no servers, IT or on-site management.
Issues, requirements and user stories
Link tests to the issues, requirements and stories they cover, in Jira and GitHub.
Rich reporting and real-time analytics
See where your project’s quality stands in real time, and measure the effectiveness of your tests.
Test runs and dashboards
Run tests, save results and analyze them with custom filters and an easy dashboard.
Roles, permissions and collaboration
Custom roles and permissions, shared filters, to-do lists, test assignment and SSO.
Pricing
Annual price for 10 seats
TestQuality
$990
per year
Save up to 90% with TestQuality
TestRail Enterprise
$8,251
per year
Save $7,261 with TestQuality
Feature by feature
How TestRail compares with Zephyr & TestQuality
| Feature | TestQuality | Zephyr | Zephyr Enterprise | TestRail Enterprise |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Customer Experience & Support | ||||
| Priority Support | ||||
| Regular customer check-ins | ||||
| Personalized 1:1 Demos | ||||
| Fast Avg Issue Resolution Time | 24 hrs | |||
| Onboarding and Migration Assistance | ||||
| Feature Requests and Upvoting | ||||
| Interfaces | ||||
| Web Browser | ||||
| Jira App | ||||
| API | Rate limited | Rate limited | Rate limited | |
| Scriptable CLI (Command Line) | ||||
| Integrations | ||||
| Unified Test Management | ||||
| Manual Testing | ||||
| Automation Testing Integration | ||||
| BDD (Gherkin) Testing | ||||
| Ad hoc / Exploratory Testing | ||||
| Shift-Left / Developer First Testing | ||||
| GitHub Pull Request Testing | ||||
| Enterprise Features | ||||
| SSO (Single Sign On) | ||||
| Test Parameterization | ||||
| Auditing | ||||
| Project Admin Permissions | ||||
| Priority Support | ||||
| Test Case Design and Authoring | ||||
| Create, View, Edit, and Clone Test Cases | ||||
| Test Case Link to Defect (GitHub & Jira) | ||||
| Test Case Link to User Stories | Difficult | Difficult | Difficult | |
| Labels, Attachments, and comments on Test Cases and Cycles | ||||
| Native Support for BDD (Gherkin / Cucumber) | ||||
| Test Case Organization | ||||
| Hierarchical Test organization | Cycles, folders & subfolders | Sections, subsections & folders | Sections, subsections & folders | Sections, subsections & folders |
| Flexible User Permissions and Roles | ||||
| Searching and Filtering in Test Plans and Cycles | ||||
| Test Plan Authoring | ||||
| Objectives, Scopes, Roles & Responsibilities, Requirements, Deliverables, Risks & Mitigations, Test Strategy, Tasks, and Entry & Exit Criteria | ||||
| Milestones | ||||
| Visual Test Plan Builder | ||||
| Test Plan Document Hosting and Sharing | ||||
| Test Plan Versioning | ||||
| Test Runs | ||||
| Create, Edit, and Clone Test Runs | ||||
| Ad hoc Test Runs (Exploratory Testing) | ||||
| Personalize Test Run Statuses | ||||
| Branch Support | ||||
| Measure | ||||
| Track requirement coverage & status directly on issues, as an attribute | ||||
| Watch/Follow Notifications | ||||
| Dashboards and Reports | ||||
| Track progress on Test Execution/Cycles | ||||
| Configuration | ||||
| CLI for Automation Integration | ||||
| Multi-level Customizable Permissions | ||||
| Integrations | ||||
| GitHub | ||||
| Jira (Integration and Native App) | ||||
| Selenium | ||||
| Playwright | ||||
| Cypress | ||||
| PyTest | ||||
| JUnit, NUnit, PyUnit | ||||
| TestNG | ||||
| Cucumber (Gherkin) | ||||
| Jenkins | ||||
| CSV/XML Import & Export | ||||
Zephyr and TestRail are not affiliated with TestQuality or Bitmodern. All trademarks and copyrights are owned by their respective companies. Included or excluded features are estimated from publicly available information and documentation, and may have changed since this comparison was made. Please try each product and verify before making a purchasing decision.
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Questions
FAQ
What’s the difference between TestRail and Zephyr?
In our comparison, TestRail Enterprise, Zephyr and Zephyr Enterprise all cover manual, automation, BDD and exploratory testing and offer a Jira app. TestRail Enterprise ticks the most boxes of the three. None of them offers GitHub pull request testing, a visual test plan builder or test plan versioning.
Is there an alternative to TestRail and Zephyr?
TestQuality is a unified test management alternative to both, with live GitHub and Jira integration, for $990 a year for 10 seats. TestRail users can import their tests and get a free 6-month subscription.
Can I try TestQuality before switching?
Yes. Start with the free plan, or try any paid plan free for 14 days. Paid plans include 1:1 onboarding, and we offer migration assistance to help you move your tests.