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OpenText Functional Testing (formerly UFT One) vs Parasoft SOAtest
OpenText Functional Testing (formerly UFT One) leads on 0 checks, Parasoft SOAtest on 0, and 4 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 4 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreOpenText Functional Testing (formerly UFT One) · 9.2/10
- Free trialonly OpenText Functional Testing (formerly UFT One)
- Most featuresParasoft SOAtest · 3 of 4
OpenText Functional Testing (formerly UFT One) scores higher on our rubric for test automation software: 9.2 against 8.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #7.
OpenText Functional Testing (formerly UFT One) is the better fit for mature enterprise application testing teams. Parasoft SOAtest is the better fit for API, service, and complex hybrid testing.
- OpenText Functional Testing (formerly UFT One) fits best
Mature enterprise application testing teams
- Parasoft SOAtest fits best
API, service, and complex hybrid testing
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Side by side
| Feature | OpenText Functional Testing (formerly UFT One) 9.2/10 Visit ↗ | Parasoft SOAtest 8.7/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.2 | 8.7 |
| Ranking | #2 in Test Automation Software | #7 in Test Automation Software |
| Best for | Mature enterprise application testing teams | API, service, and complex hybrid testing |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | Pricing on request | Pricing on request |
| Free plan | — | Not checked yet |
| Free trial | 30 days | — |
| Deployment | Self-hosted, Desktop | Cloud, Self-hosted, Desktop |
| Platforms | Windows, Linux | Web, Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Support | Phone, Community, Docs, Tickets | Email, Phone, Tickets, Community, Docs |
| Integrations | 6 integrations | 13 integrations |
| Built for | Mid-market, Enterprise | Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features OpenText Functional Testing (formerly UFT One) 0/4 · Parasoft SOAtest 3/4 | ||
| Cross-browser testing | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| Mobile testing | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| Test scheduling | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| CI/CD integration | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| Specs | ||
| Test targets | Not checked yet | API, microservices, web UI, mobile, databases, security, performance, service virtualization |
| Parallel runs | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Execution environment | Not checked yet | Hybrid |
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| Our verdict | OpenText Functional Testing, formerly UFT One, is an enterprise functional and end-to-end test automation tool for QA teams and test engineers. Its coverage spans web, desktop, mobile, API, mainframe, composite, packaged, and SAP… Read the review → |
Parasoft SOAtest is an automated testing platform for QA and development teams working across APIs, web services, microservices, databases, browser-based interfaces, and mobile applications. It supports functional, regression, security,… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
OpenText Functional Testing (formerly UFT One) — where it wins
- Tests web, desktop, mobile, API, mainframe, packaged, and SAP applications
- Reusable components, AI object recognition, and distributed execution
- Integrates with Git, Jenkins, Docker, and OpenText lifecycle products
Where it doesn't
- Pricing and licensing require contacting OpenText
- Deployment is listed for Windows and self-hosted environments
- Mobile tests run up to four in parallel per license
Parasoft SOAtest — where it wins
- Covers API, web UI, mobile, database, security, and performance testing
- AI-assisted API generation supports natural language and recorded traffic
- Connects with major CI/CD tools, Docker, Appium, and Parasoft DTP
Where it doesn't
- Pricing requires contacting sales rather than choosing a published plan
- The trial lasts 14 days and there is no permanent free plan
- Its wide scope may exceed the needs of teams focused on one test target
- OpenText Functional Testing (formerly UFT One)9.2/10 · Pricing on request
A broad, self-hosted automation suite for mature enterprise testing teams.
Visit OpenTextFull verdict → - Parasoft SOAtest8.7/10 · Pricing on request
A broad hybrid testing platform for teams covering APIs, services, applications, and infrastructure.
Visit ParasoftFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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