General questions

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What is QF-Test?

QF-Test is a software tool for creating, executing and administrating automated GUI tests for Web, Java, Windows, Android and iOS applications:

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What GUI technologies can be tested with QF-Test?

QF-Test supports the following UI Frameworks and platforms:

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Why should I choose QF-Test?

Easy question: QF-Test is easy to use, highly flexible, powerful, and extensively documented:

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Which platforms is QF-Test available for? (System requirements)

QF-Test supports the following operating systems:

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Which Java versions are supported by QF-Test ?

QF-Test is distributed with OpenJDK version 17:

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Can QF-Test be integrated with other tools?

Yes. QF-Test offers flexible integration with other tools. It uses XML as primary data format and offers multiple interfaces: batch execution via command line, daemon mode, scripting, REST, and XML reporting. This enables integrations in the following areas:

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Who is using QF-Test?

More than 1,400 companies in over 60 countries rely on QF-Test. More than 8,500 licenses are in use from small companies up to the largest IT service providers:

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How much does QF-Test cost?

License types and prices for QF-Test are listed on our Prices page:

Is QF-Test a low-code/no-code tool?

Yes! QF-Test is designed as low-code software so that you can develop, run and maintain your tests without programming knowledge using "capture and replay".

What are SmartIDs?

SmartID is a technology first introduced in QF-Test 6.0. With it, referencing your application's components in QF-Test becomes much simpler than before:

Why care about GUI test automation?

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I already do unit testing, why is that not enough?

Though indispensable, unit tests can only test small parts of a system in isolation ("steering wheel OK, motor OK"):

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What's the point of test automation?

Automated software testing reduces the time and money spent on quality assurance:

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My boss doesn't want to spend any money! What can I tell him/her?

Thanks to the great usablity of QF-Test, testers can get off the ground quickly and efficiently. Combined with the low licensing fees, you can expect a quick return on investment:

Evaluation

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Is a trial version available for download?

Yes. You can download the trial version without registration.

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And where do I get this license file?

You can request a free trial license valid for 4 weeks:

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What is the best way to get started with QF-Test?

Download the trial version without registration and request a trial license now.

Licenses

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Do I need an additional license server?

No, not necessarily:

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I have recieved a license file as attachment of an email. What shall I do with it?

To answer this question, we have written a dedicated blog article:

Support and training

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Where can I get help troubleshooting?

Please read this FAQ to see if your question has already been answered. If not please read on.

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What about training for QF-Test?

QF-Test training for beginners and advanced users in German and English takes place regularly:

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What about consulting for QF-Test?

We offer consulting and often combine this with a workshop:

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Are there any free offerings?

Sure! Here is a list of our free offerings:

Feature requests and bug reports

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How can I suggest features (Feature requests) for QF-Test?

Feature requests are always welcome:

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Where can I report a bug in QF-Test

Simply send us an email: