# Free on‑premise alternatives similar to Azure Test Plans (test management, evidence, and auditing)

**URL:** <https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/free-on-premise-alternatives-similar-to-azure-test-plans-test-management-evidence-and-auditing/87416>\
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**Tags:** tools, automation, process\
**Created:** [14 May 2026 22:40 UTC](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/free-on-premise-alternatives-similar-to-azure-test-plans-test-management-evidence-and-auditing/87416 "2026-05-14T22:40:01Z")\
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Hello everyone,

I would like to start a discussion to gather experiences and recommendations about test management tools that can be deployed **on‑premise** and are **completely free** , with functionalities similar to **Azure Test Plans**.

I am looking for a tool that allows me to:

- Manage test cases in a structured way

- Handle evidence (screenshots, attachments, execution results)

- Have traceability and auditing of changes

- Enable reviews within the team (QA and development)

- Manage work segmented by user or role

- Provide a workflow as close as possible to Azure Test Plans

- Integrate with GitLab

I have reviewed **Kiwi TCMS** , but I feel it does not fully meet my expectations, especially in terms of control, auditing, and collaboration.

I also came across **Squash TM** , which looks interesting, but I am not sure how well it performs in on‑premise environments or whether it supports:

- Evidence management

- Auditing

- Collaborative review

- User or team-based management

I would greatly appreciate if you could share:

- Real experiences using **Kiwi TCMS** or **Squash TM**

- Pros and cons in **on‑premise** environments

- How close these tools are to Azure Test Plans

- Other free alternatives that meet these requirements

- Recommendations based on usage in QA and development teams

Thank you very much in advance for your help and for sharing your experiences.