I’m new here, so I hope I’m doing this right, please let me know if I’m not.
I’ve been working as a Software Tester for around 4 years, and have just started a new role as Test Analyst, I’m currently the only tester and am part of a small team working on a web based project.
I’m looking for an easy to use test management tool, that doesn’t cost a fortune and is compatible with Jira. I’ve looked into a few options and I’ve found them really hard to get my head around. Admittedly I’m new to Jira, so perhaps that’s why. Does anybody have any experience with something like this?
For context, I’ve used a variety of tools in the past such as Target Process, Test Rail, etc. but all independent of Jira. I am looking for something to store, manage and run my tests during our release cycle.
I think Xray and Zephyr are the Jira add-ins for testing I’ve heard about most frequently, but I can’t speak to pricing. We use Xray and I’m pretty happy with it, mainly because it’s fairly flexible and doesn’t dictate a particular workflow for testing too much.
Very nice first question, by the way–you included a good amount of context and background, which is really helpful for people being able to answer without first having to ask a bunch of followup questions to draw that information out. Well done and welcome!
Thank you both! I’ve dabbled with X-ray in the past, but found that I had some sticking points. I’m going to give it another go, how do you find them support wise?
Hi there, Gil from Testuff (testuff.com) here.
Our test management solution has integrations with practically any tool (bug trackers, automation, project management, etc.) and that includes a two-way integration with Jira with a Jira app we’ve developed to enable getting testing data directly within Jira (so Jira users don’t need a Testuff license). These integrations are just on top of a comprehensive test management solution, over 15 years in the market offered at a very competitive price.
Give it a try and ask our support any question you have while trying it.
Hey, welcome to the community! It’s great to see you taking proactive steps in setting up a solid test management process in your new role. Since you’re working solo in a small team and need something Jira-compatible, I completely get why some tools might feel overwhelming at first.
A few user-friendly and budget-friendly options you might find helpful are Xray and Zephyr (both integrate well with Jira). Testmo is another solid choice if you’re looking for a simpler interface. These test management tools let you manage test cases, track execution, and integrate smoothly into your release cycle without a steep learning curve.
Since you’re new to Jira, I’d recommend checking out Xray’s documentation or their YouTube tutorials—they break things down really well! Hope this helps, and feel free to ask if you need more insights.