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Head-to-head · Mainframe Testing Tools

Rocket SmartTest vs Infotel Application Parallel Testing

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 1 check side by side
Higher score Rocket SmartTest #3 in Mainframe Testing Tools 8.5/10 Pricing on request ✓ 1 of 2 features Contact Rocket
Infotel Application Parallel Testing #6 in Mainframe Testing Tools 6.7/10 Pricing on request ✓ 0 of 2 features Contact Infotel

Rocket SmartTest leads on 0 checks, Infotel Application Parallel Testing on 0, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 1 yes/no, price and count check where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreRocket SmartTest · 8.5/10
  • Most featuresRocket SmartTest · 1 of 2

Rocket SmartTest scores higher on our rubric for mainframe testing tools: 8.5 against 6.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #6.

Rocket SmartTest is the better fit for mainframe teams testing CICS, IMS, batch and DB2. Infotel Application Parallel Testing is the better fit for teams comparing mainframe application changes.

  • Rocket SmartTest fits best

    Mainframe teams testing CICS, IMS, batch and DB2

  • Infotel Application Parallel Testing fits best

    Teams comparing mainframe application changes

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Side by side

Feature Rocket SmartTest 8.5/10 Visit ↗ Infotel Application Parallel Testing 6.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.5 6.7
Ranking #3 in Mainframe Testing Tools #6 in Mainframe Testing Tools
Best for Mainframe teams testing CICS, IMS, batch and DB2 Teams comparing mainframe application changes
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price Pricing on request Pricing on request
Free plan Not checked yet Not checked yet
Free trial — —
Built for Mid-market, Enterprise Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Rocket SmartTest 1/2 · Infotel Application Parallel Testing 0/2
Test data support ✓ (best) Not checked yet
CI/CD integration Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Test types interactive program, application and system testing; CICS transaction testing; IMS/DC testing; batch testing; test coverage analysis; DB2 stored-procedure testing Not checked yet
Mainframe platforms IBM z/OS; MVS TSO/ISPF; CICS; IMS/DC Not checked yet
Automation level Automated Not checked yet
Deployment options On-premises Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Tests CICS synchronous and asynchronous transactions, IMS/DC, batch and DB2 procedures
  • Explores execution paths and data relationships in interactive sessions
  • Reports test coverage at statement, paragraph and program levels
  • Focused on parallel testing of application changes
  • Dedicated to mainframe application testing
  • Aimed at mid-market and enterprise organizations
Cons
  • Requires on-premises deployment in IBM z/OS environments
  • Pricing is handled through contact with Rocket Software
  • Its mainframe focus may not suit teams testing non-mainframe applications
  • Pricing is contact-sales
  • Technical specifications are limited
  • Not presented as a general-purpose test framework
Our verdict

For development and quality-assurance teams working on IBM z/OS applications, Rocket SmartTest brings interactive testing and debugging together with transaction and coverage testing. It supports COBOL and PL/I, with options for CICS,…

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Infotel Application Parallel Testing is a dedicated testing product from Infotel Software for organizations working with mainframe applications. Its stated focus is parallel testing of application changes, making it relevant to mid-market…

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  1. Rocket SmartTestMainframe Testing Tools 8.5Pricing on request
  2. Infotel Application Parallel TestingMainframe Testing Tools 6.7Pricing on request

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Rocket SmartTest — where it wins

    • Tests CICS synchronous and asynchronous transactions, IMS/DC, batch and DB2 procedures
    • Explores execution paths and data relationships in interactive sessions
    • Reports test coverage at statement, paragraph and program levels

    Where it doesn't

    • Requires on-premises deployment in IBM z/OS environments
    • Pricing is handled through contact with Rocket Software
    • Its mainframe focus may not suit teams testing non-mainframe applications

  • Infotel Application Parallel Testing — where it wins

    • Focused on parallel testing of application changes
    • Dedicated to mainframe application testing
    • Aimed at mid-market and enterprise organizations

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing is contact-sales
    • Technical specifications are limited
    • Not presented as a general-purpose test framework
  • Rocket SmartTest8.5/10 · Pricing on request

    Interactive testing, transaction checks and coverage analysis for on-premises mainframe teams.

    Contact RocketFull verdict →
  • Infotel Application Parallel Testing6.7/10 · Pricing on request

    A focused option for teams validating mainframe application changes in parallel.

    Contact InfotelFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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