Appium vs Tricentis Tosca comparison

Appium and Tricentis are both solutions in the Regression Testing Tools category. Appium is ranked #6 with an average rating of 7.2, while Tricentis is ranked #1 with an average rating of 8.1. Appium holds a 2.6% mindshare in RTT, compared to Tricentis’s 22.8% mindshare. Additionally, 93% of Appium users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 96% of Tricentis users who would recommend it.

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Tricentis Tosca

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96% willing to recommend

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Nov 16, 2025

Tricentis Tosca and Appium compete in the test automation software category. Tricentis Tosca seems to have the upper hand in enterprise automation due to its extensive features and integration capabilities, while Appium holds an advantage in mobile testing with its open-source, cost-effective nature.

Features: Tricentis Tosca offers model-based, scriptless automation, comprehensive test case design and management, and supports multiple UI and non-UI technologies with drag-and-drop functionality for easy test case reuse. It excels in integration capabilities and has improved web test performance. Appium, being open-source, is cost-effective for mobile testing on iOS and Android platforms, supporting multiple programming languages and offering a popular mobile test automation framework.

Room for Improvement: Users of Tosca experience challenges with upgrades, a need for better UI visualization, and object recognition issues requiring technical proficiency. Appium faces performance and stability issues during prolonged use, complex iOS setup, and requires enhanced documentation and community support.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Tosca is generally deployed on-premises with various cloud options, providing deployment flexibility. Customer service is mixed, with efficiency praised by some but delays noted by others, with limited community support. Appium is primarily on-premises with cloud options, backed by 24/7 technical support, though response quality and documentation are cited as needing improvement.

Pricing and ROI: Tosca is considered expensive with a complex licensing model, more feasible for large enterprises, but provides significant ROI through efficiency and automation. Appium, being open-source and free, is highly cost-effective but may not offer direct ROI due to zero licensing costs. Appium suits budget-conscious users, while Tosca is ideal for those investing in a premium tool for automation and analytics, promising substantial long-term ROI.

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Categories and Ranking

Appium

Ranking in Regression Testing Tools

6th

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

7.4

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Mobile Development Platforms (7th)

Tricentis Tosca

Ranking in Regression Testing Tools

1st

Average Rating

8.2

Reviews Sentiment

6.7

Number of Reviews

113

Ranking in other categories

Service Virtualization (1st), Functional Testing Tools (1st), Mobile App Testing Tools (1st), API Testing Tools (3rd), Test Automation Tools (1st)

Mindshare comparison

As of January 2026, in the Regression Testing Tools category, the mindshare of Appium is 2.6%, down from 4.9% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Tricentis Tosca is 22.8%, down from 28.3% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Regression Testing Tools Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
Tricentis Tosca	22.8%
Appium	2.6%
Other	74.6%

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APARNA SAHA

Independent consultant, at OpenText

Efficient mobile testing with intuitive emulation capabilities and a user-friendly interface

Initial setup for Appium (especially for iOS) is not beginner-friendly.Consumes too much of your host machine's resources, potentially slowing down the machine.Appium Inspector often lacks deep insight or crashes with certain app builds. Improve test flakiness by intelligently selecting robust self-healing locators,simplified installers, better documentation, GUI-based config management,smart wait mechanisms and better failure logs.

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reviewer2740515

Senior Software Engineer 2 at a tech services company with 51-200 employees

Automation test development becomes accessible and effective for functional testers

Tricentis Tosca is a codeless tool, making it easy for everyone to understand the transition of how to develop scenarios or test cases. In Tricentis Tosca, analyzing failures is straightforward because every time it fails somewhere, I get the screenshot, which helps me analyze how and why it failed. It has all the modules, including some pre-built ones that can be reused efficiently. Compared to other code tools such as Selenium, where I used to develop one script in one day, with Tricentis Tosca I can easily develop one script in four hours or three hours, saving four to five hours in a day.

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Quotes from Members

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Pros

"The most valuable feature is that it's easy to launch applications. Appium has everything that Selenium has. So many good tools support Appium. We can take some Excel sheets and use them to fill out the text box that's in there. We can also take screenshots of failures."

"We develop apps using the React Native framework, and Appium integrates well for testing those apps. The Appium automation framework also has good integration with GitHub Actions and plenty of other tools and frameworks, including BrowserStack."

"Appium provides a record-and-play option, and the commands are the same as those that Selenium uses. So a person who has some exposure to Selenium will be able to write a piece of code in Appium."

"The solution is easy to use."

"The most valuable features of Appium are the in-built functionality, which we can use in our code. For example, move back, move front, navigate one page before, and navigate one page ahead. You can do this by using the in-built functions from Appium."

"Appium's wide support of programming languages is valuable."

"The library is extensive so the driver interacts with most functions or actions on mobile devices."

"The way Appium server interacts with mobile apps is fantastic. It provides all the information about the elements inside the app, Android as well as iOS. I can interact with the element quickly, just type some text or get some text values from the element - whether it's a drop-down, or web text, or a native element."

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"Software testing tool that has multiple features. It's good to use for SAP testing, and it helps reduce test execution time."

"The model-based scriptless automation is the most valuable feature because it needs less maintenance as compared to script-based automation."

"I rate the overall solution a ten out of ten as I am satisfied with it."

"I face no challenges or stability issues."

"Tricentis Tosca can be easily integrated with SAP infrastructure."

"It is easy to maintain and easy to automate. No coding skills are required to automate. It is also easy in terms of transferring knowledge and skills. Many of my team members shifted over the past one and a half years, and there was no big issue with respect to knowledge sharing. It is a good tool that enables me to re-automate my scripts and update my scripts as quickly as possible. Looking at the amount of rework and maintenance activity that we had done for our scripts, it might have been a nightmare with some other scripting tool."

"The product enables codeless automation."

"I like how the modules are set up, particularly how you can use the screens you're automating. This automation helps save both time and money because we use less test capacity regarding personnel."

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Cons

"Configuring the project to be used in Appium is a little bit tedious."

"The tool needs to add a dependency manager."

"We need some bug fixes for nested elements."

"The user interface needs improvement because there are issues when setting up environment variables."

"What needs improvement in Appium is its documentation. It needs to give more context on the libraries that Appium is using under the hood. For example, my team is using Appium for Android automation, and a lot of times, I feel that there's functionality that's available through the Appium interface, that exists within the UIAutomator, but there aren't a lot of useful or helpful resources on the internet to find that information, so it would be good to have some linkage with the underlying platform itself. Another room for improvement in Appium is that it's buggy sometimes. For example, at times, there's a bug in the inspector application that doesn't allow me to save my desired capability set, so it would be nice to get that bug fixed, but overall, Appium is a good tool. The Touch Actions functionality in Appium also needs improvement. For example, if I want to initiate a scroll on the device that I'm running Appium on, sometimes Swipe works, but in other situations, I have to explicitly use action chains, so I'm not too sure what's the better approach. What I'd like to see in the next version of Appium is a more intelligent and more intuitive AppiumLibrary, in terms of identifying menus and scroll bars, etc., because right now, I'm unsure if I have to do a lot of export reversals to get to the elements I'm looking for. It would be nice to have some functionality built in, which would allow me to easily get those exports."

"Stability is an area that needs some improvement."

"We previously worked with native applications, and there weren't any good mobile app testing tools. We started working with React Native, which works well with Appium, but it would be good to see better integration; the way elements are displayed can be messy. React Native is very popular nowadays, so it's essential to have that compatibility."

"One area where I think Appium could improve is in addressing security concerns for our data. Currently, we're unable to use cloud solutions like CloudForm due to security restrictions on our servers. We also face challenges in updating packages for the same reason. It would be beneficial if the solution could provide better support for auto-reporting and easier connections to mobile device farms."

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"Tricentis Tosca is expensive. It should improve the testing of legacy systems and interfaces."

"Tosca's reporting features could be better. Tricentis had a reporting tool called Analytics, but it didn't function properly after they reworked it. After that, they tried a new approach with key-tracing, and that didn't work."

"They need to improve on the reports after the execution of automation tests, since all the current organizations are looking for detailed graphical reports."

"Getting support from their support team is very difficult; the overall competence of the support has declined, and it's taking a lot of time to get solutions."

"You need to spend much more time learning the tool and how to use it, compared to others."

"Product quality has declined as it grows, and its updates aren't without fault. The process of resolving problems has slowed, and as it expands into other areas like NeoLoad and other testing tools, the product becomes more complicated. It used to be a small firm with a clear goal, but as it grows, the quality has been affected."

"They can make it more stable. I have used this tool for SAP applications. They have an alliance with SAP, and it mostly worked fine, but there were a few glitches. However, we got the required support from the Tricentis team. They are coming up with their new versions and upgrades with respect to how the Tricentis systems as cloud applications are updated, and it would be good if they have a robust accelerator pack."

"It requires some coding customization that requires expertise."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"Appian is open-source, which is not licensed."

"The price is good for people to be able to make a favorable decision for the value."

"We found out that we could explore features of the solution for 30 days trial. We can switch to a permanent license later if we want."

"The solution is open source."

"It's open source, so it's completely free."

"Appium is free and open-source."

"The solution is open-source."

"The solution is free."

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"In terms of the licensing costs for Tricentis Tosca, we are spending more or less $70,000 per year. We have a very complex mechanism because there are some business users and some BI users, so the licensing structure is not simple, but support is included."

"A competitor of Tricentis Tosca: Katalon Studio, is very similar and offers lower pricing, though Tricentis Tosca offers more features and benefits."

"Licensing fees are paid on a yearly basis."

"Although the product is slightly more expensive than tools, its automation capabilities and reduced scripting needs justify the cost."

"Tricentis Tosca may be relatively on the higher side in terms of pricing, but their sales rep can give pretty decent deals when asked."

"The price of Tricentis Tosca is approximately Є10,000 for one license. However, it used to be much cheaper, but they changed their license structure. It used to be a structure where if you bought a license you would receive one year of free support and maintenance. Now they only have a yearly license, and that is expensive."

"On a scale of one to ten, where one is very cheap and ten is very expensive, I rate the pricing a ten. The licensing model is based on a yearly basis."

"Tricentis Tosca should improve its pricing. It is expensive."

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Top Industries

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Financial Services Firm

17%

Manufacturing Company

10%

Computer Software Company

10%

Retailer

Manufacturing Company

13%

Financial Services Firm

12%

Computer Software Company

12%

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Company Size

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Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

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Company Size	Count
Small Business	6
Midsize Enterprise	6
Large Enterprise	19

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	23
Midsize Enterprise	24
Large Enterprise	72

Questions from the Community

Do you recommend Appium?

I do recommend Appium. It is an open-source solution and completely free of charge. We use Appium and Appium Studio as our base for any type of mobile automation for testing. It has a great interfa...

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Appium?

My experience with Appium from a pricing perspective is favorable due to it being open source, making it a cost-effective option.

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What needs improvement with Appium?

The deployment process and configuration are quite complex and require improvement. Additionally, the wait time functionality could be enhanced as I experienced failures with longer wait times.

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How does Micro Focus UFT One compare to Tricentis Tosca?

We reviewed MicroFocus UFT One but ultimately chose to use Tricentis Tosca because we needed API testing. MicroFocus UFT is a performance and functional testing tool. We tested it, and it was well...

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How does Tricentis Tosca compare with Worksoft Certify?

Tosca fulfills our business needs better because it is an end-to-end solution across technologies. We like that it is scriptless, so even non-experienced staff can use it. To put it simply, with To...

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What do you like most about Tricentis Tosca?

For beginners, the product is good, especially for those who are interested in the quality side of software testing.

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Overview

Appium is an open-source mobile application development tool that is designed to give users complete control of their application development process. It enables them to optimize the development process when the need calls for it, and create the applications that they want in the most efficient manner they can.

Appium Benefits

Some of the benefits that come from using Appium include:

Ease of deployment. Appium is fairly simple for users to set up for the first time. Developers can download Appium and launch it with only a couple of clicks.

Easily track the results of application tests. Appium automatically creates reports when developers run application tests. These reports can give users insights into every aspect of the tests that they just ran. They can include detailed test results, screenshots of the test as it took place, and videos showing the test while it was in progress. Developers can also recall these reports with ease so that the information that was gathered is always at their disposal.

Gain deep insights into your application. Users can easily gain insight into the way that their application is running and how it might be improved. The reports that the system produces can provide developers with all of the data and insight that they need to improve their applications and make informed decisions.

Appium Features

When users choose to employ Appium’s mobile development solution, they gain access to many different capabilities. These features include:

Remote testing capability. Teams that are spread across the globe can collaborate and run tests from wherever they happen to be at the time. They can connect to Appium’s cloud testing feature and always have access to the latest iteration of the project they are working on.

Customizable test reporting capability. Appium enables users to customize the way that information from their tests is reported. They can create the kinds of reports that best reflect their objectives and needs. When specific information is needed, the reports can be formatted to show that particular aspect when the solution generates it.

Parallel testing capabilities. Developers who use Appium can run multiple application tests at the same time. This enables them to save time and resources while still accounting for every scenario that their applications might experience. Users can run all of the tests necessary to ensure that their applications are successful while spending the minimum amount of time doing so.

Reviews from Real Users

Appium is a solution that has a great deal to offer its users. It is a very complete mobile development solution that gives users the capabilities that they need to design their mobile applications with the greatest level of ease possible. Users can scale their application scripts to meet their needs. Additionally, developers can automate testing protocols, which reduces the amount of time and other resources that need to be devoted to the testing process. These two features make Appium a leader in the field of mobile application development.

Jayanta K., automation and nft manager at a computer software company, writes, “The interface for mobile automation is helpful for scripting and execution. It's scalable and there are many testers who would like to automate. In terms of scripting, scalability is very good.”

The head of solutions delivery (systems) at a wellness & fitness company writes, “Obviously, because of automation, it reduces manual testing efforts.”

Appium

Tricentis Tosca offers model-based testing that supports both technical and non-technical users through a user-friendly interface, enabling scriptless automation and seamless integration with UI and non-UI applications.

Tosca's modular approach enhances test maintenance and reuse while delivering comprehensive automation for diverse testing environments. Backed by risk-based testing and automated data management, it supports end-to-end testing across API, SAP, and desktop applications. Tosca's integration capabilities extend to environments like Salesforce, PHP webshops, and mobile apps, effectively enhancing Agile team workflows. Despite its strengths, room remains for improved reporting, object recognition, and more efficient upgrade processes. Enhancing documentation and mobile testing support could further elevate its functionality for many.

What key features does Tricentis Tosca offer?

User-friendly interface: Simplifies interactions for non-technical users.
Model-based testing: Facilitates the easy creation of automated test cases.
Scriptless automation: Enables quick test development without coding.
Integration capabilities: Supports connections with multiple platforms like SAP and Salesforce.
Modular approach: Enhances the reuse and maintenance of test components.

What benefits to expect from Tricentis Tosca?

Efficiency: Streamlines the testing process for faster release cycles.
Versatility: Suitable for diverse application environments including web and desktop.
Productivity: Boosts Agile team integration for comprehensive testing.
Risk-based testing: Prioritizes testing efforts based on potential impact.

In retail, Tricentis Tosca automates inventory and transaction testing, ensuring efficient system updates. Financial services employ it for regulatory compliance through automated test scenarios in mainframe and PDF environments. Telecommunication companies utilize Tosca for API testing, aligning services across network platforms seamlessly.

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HBO, AMEX, BMW Group, ING, Bosch, Austrian Airlines, Deutsche Bank, Henkel, Allianz, Bank of America, UBS, Orange, Siemens, Swiss Re, Vodafone

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