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Head-to-head · Test Management Software

Testomat.io vs aqua

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 8 checks side by side
Higher score Testomat.io #9 in Test Management Software 8.7/10 Free plan · 30-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 7 of 7 features Visit Testomat.io
aqua #19 in Test Management Software 8.2/10 Free plan · 30-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 7 of 7 features Visit aqua

Testomat.io leads on 0 checks, aqua on 0, and 8 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 8 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreTestomat.io · 8.7/10
  • Free planboth
  • Free trialboth

Testomat.io scores higher on our rubric for test management software: 8.7 against 8.2 out of 10; our editors rank them #9 and #19.

Testomat.io is the better fit for automation-heavy teams using modern test frameworks. aqua is the better fit for QA teams needing deep enterprise test workflows.

  • Testomat.io fits best

    Automation-heavy teams using modern test frameworks

  • aqua fits best

    QA teams needing deep enterprise test workflows

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Side by side

Feature Testomat.io 8.7/10 Visit ↗ aqua 8.2/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.7 8.2
Ranking #9 in Test Management Software #19 in Test Management Software
Best for Automation-heavy teams using modern test frameworks QA teams needing deep enterprise test workflows
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price $27/user/mo €89/user/mo
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial 30 days 30 days
Free trial length 30 days · no card needed 30 days
Deployment Cloud, Self-hosted Cloud, Self-hosted
Platforms Web Web, Chrome extension
Support Email, Live chat, Community, Docs Email, Live chat, Phone, Tickets, Docs
Compliance GDPR, SSO/SAML ISO 27001, GDPR, SSO/SAML
Integrations 40+ integrations 13 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Testomat.io 7/7 · aqua 7/7
Requirements linking ✓ ✓
Test case management ✓ ✓
Test planning ✓ ✓
Test run tracking ✓ ✓
QA reporting ✓ ✓
Automation integrations ✓ ✓
API access ✓ ✓
Our review
Pros
  • Free plan supports automated tests, manual testing, and real-time reporting
  • Connects with major test frameworks and CI/CD systems
  • Adds traceability, versioning, evidence, AI, and analytics
  • Links requirements, test cases, executions, and defects
  • Supports automation integrations across Jenkins, Selenium, and other tools
  • Includes AI Copilot, configurable workflows, dashboards, and REST API access
Cons
  • Free plan is limited to 2 users and 2 projects
  • AI features are reserved for Professional and Enterprise plans
  • Enterprise features require custom pricing
  • No free plan is available
  • The full test management plan starts at €89 per user per month
  • The desktop client is transitioning to a web-only client
Our verdict

Testomat.io is a web, API, and self-hosted test management system for QA, development, product, and business teams. It brings manual and automated test case management into one workspace, with suites, folders, plans, environments, test…

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aqua is a test management and quality assurance platform for testers, developers, project managers, and business owners. It brings requirements, reusable test cases, test planning, manual and automated execution, defects, reporting, and…

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  1. Testomat.ioTest Management Software 8.7Free plan · 30-day trial
  2. aquaTest Management Software 8.2Free plan · 30-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Testomat.io — where it wins

    • Free plan supports automated tests, manual testing, and real-time reporting
    • Connects with major test frameworks and CI/CD systems
    • Adds traceability, versioning, evidence, AI, and analytics

    Where it doesn't

    • Free plan is limited to 2 users and 2 projects
    • AI features are reserved for Professional and Enterprise plans
    • Enterprise features require custom pricing

  • aqua — where it wins

    • Links requirements, test cases, executions, and defects
    • Supports automation integrations across Jenkins, Selenium, and other tools
    • Includes AI Copilot, configurable workflows, dashboards, and REST API access

    Where it doesn't

    • No free plan is available
    • The full test management plan starts at €89 per user per month
    • The desktop client is transitioning to a web-only client
  • Testomat.io8.7/10 · Free plan · 30-day trial

    A broad test management workspace with strong automation, CI/CD, and AI support.

    Visit Testomat.ioFull verdict →
  • aqua8.2/10 · Free plan · 30-day trial

    A broad QA platform for teams that need traceability, automation, and enterprise workflows.

    Visit aquaFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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