As software development solutions grow, automation testing tools will keep increasing. With so many tools available in the market, it can become overwhelming to make a decision. Choosing the right tool is essential for the software development lifecycle. To ensure you make the right choice, here’s what you can look for when comparing tools for end-to-end testing:

1. User Interface (UI): Is the user interface clean and organized? Is it easy to navigate?
2. Integrations: Does the tool have valuable integrations with testing frameworks and languages? Do they allow you to maximize your testing abilities?
3. Usability: Look for tools with features that allow your team members to streamline their processes regardless of their level of expertise.
4. Value for Pricing: The tool you select should offer a seamless user experience giving you value for the price.

Let’s look at a few tools to help you with your end-to-end testing needs.

• Selenium
  Selenium is among the oldest end-to-end testing tools and has stood the test of time. It has an umbrella of packages and tools and supports many programming languages like Javascript, C#, Java, Python, Ruby, and many more.
  The fact that it supports multiple programming languages is a massive benefit to developers. It helps developers across the community test their products in whatever language they find comfortable.
  Another great benefit of Selenium is its wide range of functions. These functions allow developers to simulate nearly every action a user would perform, thus helping test case coverage.
  Selenium is open source, consumes few resources, is integrable with various frameworks, allows parallel execution, and its IDE has a record and playback testing feature.

• Cypress
  Cypress uses a different architecture than Selenium and focuses on end-to-end testing. It reduces many developers’ problems using Selenium due to its architecture. It is versatile and works effectively on apps built using frameworks like Angular and React.
  The tests developers perform using Cypress run in Javascript, and it doesn’t use any remote code or driver. Most developers using Cypress notice that debugging, running, and writing tests are easy.
  Since Cypress supports TDD, it is an excellent tool if you are into test-driven development. Another thing that makes Cypress a great tool is that you can make and see changes while running tests in real-time; this helps you develop your app faster.

• Cucumber
  Cucumber focuses on behavior-driven development, and this helps you build products from the perspective of your stakeholders like QAs, developers, and customers. Cucumber is simple hence its popularity. It uses Gherkin, which makes writing code easy, similar to English statements.
  Hence, if developers don’t like writing complex codes for their tests, then Cucumber is a great solution. Cucumber enables those with a nontechnical background to successfully write test scripts and understand tests since it is difficult for such ones to understand core programming.
  Moreover, Cucumber is easy to set up and supports different languages. It is an excellent option to perform end-to-end testing as it focuses on the end-user experience.

• Testim
  Testing is an easy-to-use, end-to-end testing framework that caters to all types of testers. For those testers who love to code, Testim makes this possible; however, if you’re someone who doesn’t like coding, you can still use Testim to run your test without writing code.
  Testim’s record and playback features use AI and complex algorithms to help its users run tests on their app. Its simple user interface does not mean it compromises on quality. Further, the Testim framework is intelligent and can test complex dynamic applications.
  Testim provides multiple testing options like screenshots, feedback, and validation. It provides webhooks, integration with various frameworks, and parallel execution to help you ensure comprehensive end-to-end testing.

• Avo Assure
  Avo Assure is a testing solution that is 100% scriptless. It helps its users run end-to-end tests. Since it is heterogeneous, it enables users to test their apps across windows, web, non-UI, Mainframe systems, associated emulators, and ERPs.
  With Avo Assure, you can achieve end-to-end test automation, get a bird’s eye view of your testing hierarchy and define test plans. It supports WCAG standards, ARIA, and Section 508. Avo Assure integrates with various continuous integration and SDLC tools like Sauce Labs, TFS, Jenkins, QTest, ALM, and more.
  Avo Assure also has test scheduling capabilities so that you can schedule tests during non-business hours. Furthermore, its Smart Scheduling and Execution feature lets you execute test cases in parallel or in a single VM. Avo Assure is certified to integrate with SAP NetWeaver and SAP S4/HANA.

Which Framework Should You Choose?

Choosing the proper framework depends on your requirements. Each tool has pros and cons; however, which of these pros works best for you is a decision you must make after analyzing your organization’s needs and client requirements. You can then form a testing strategy and analyze which tool best suits your needs.

Article resource: This article was originally published on https://medium.com/@abhaykhs/5-best-end-to-end-testing-tools-47a8f5af6e01