aqua
aqua: A broad QA platform for teams that need traceability, automation, and enterprise workflows. Ranked #19 of 48 in Test Management Software by our editors (8.2/10); pricing: Free plan · 30-day trial; best for QA teams needing deep enterprise test workflows.
At a glance
- Editor score8.2 / 10
- PricingFree plan · 30-day trial
- Best forQA teams needing deep enterprise test workflows
- Free planYes
- Paid from€89/user/mo
- Requirements linkingYes
- Facts checked21 Sep 2026
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
Our verdict on aqua
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 workflow configuration into one system. The platform is suited to QA teams that need centralized processes, requirement traceability, auditability, and links between tests, executions, and defects. It supports web, self-hosted, and Chrome extension access, with cloud, private-cloud, and on-premises deployment options.
Pricing is structured around different responsibilities. Test Runner DEV costs €19 per user per month with annual billing and focuses on test execution for developers and QA specialists. Test Management costs €89 per user per month with annual billing and adds test case management, test execution, and AI Copilot. Requirement Management also costs €89 per user per month with annual billing and covers requirements management and requirement-to-test traceability. There is no free plan. Organizations should therefore assess which roles need execution access and which need broader management or requirements capabilities before selecting licences.
aqua’s strongest differentiator is its breadth across the QA lifecycle. Teams can create reusable test scenarios, schedule executions, record results, manage defects, build dashboards and KPI alerts, configure dependencies and nested test cases, and connect automation agents for Jenkins, Selenium, Ranorex, JMeter, SoapUI, and other tools. Integrations include Jira, Confluence, Azure DevOps, databases, shell tools, and a REST API. AI Copilot can generate requirements, test cases, and test data. Choose aqua when deep workflows and cross-tool traceability matter; teams wanting a free starting point or a simpler, narrower tool should look elsewhere.
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aqua pricing
aqua fact sheet
| Free plan | Yes |
|---|---|
| Paid from | €89/user/mo |
| Requirements linking | Yes |
| Test case management | Yes |
| Test planning | Yes |
| Test run tracking | Yes |
| QA reporting | Yes |
| Automation integrations | Yes |
| API access | Yes |
| Free trial | 30 days |
| Deployment | Cloud, Self-hosted |
| Platforms | Web, Chrome extension |
| Compliance & security | ISO 27001, GDPR, SSO/SAML |
| Support | Email, Live chat, Phone, Tickets, Docs |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 13 integrations: Jira, Confluence, PowerShell, UnixShell, Ranorex, Jenkins … See all → |
| Pricing | Free plan · 30-day trial (source) |
| Website | aqua-cloud.io |
| Facts checked | 21 Sep 2026 |
aqua integrations
aqua lists 13 integrations on its own site.
- Jira
- Confluence
- PowerShell
- UnixShell
- Ranorex
- Jenkins
- UFT
- JMeter
- MSSQL
- SoapUI
- Oracle
- Azure DevOps
- REST API
Alternatives to aqua
- TestQualityA broad test management platform with a free plan and low-cost annual entry tier.9.4
- QMetry Test ManagementA traceability-focused test platform for regulated teams, with contact-sales pricing.9.3
- TestRailA mature test management suite with broad governance, integration, and deployment coverage.9.2
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