Bitbar vs BrowserStack comparison

SmartBear and BrowserStack are both solutions in the Functional Testing Tools category. SmartBear is ranked #27, while BrowserStack is ranked #4 with an average rating of 8.0. SmartBear holds a 0.8% mindshare in FT, compared to BrowserStack’s 10.7% mindshare. Additionally, 50% of SmartBear users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of BrowserStack users who would recommend it.

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Dec 18, 2024

BrowserStack and Bitbar compete in the mobile and web application testing category. BrowserStack holds the upper hand in comprehensive test capabilities, while Bitbar is recognized for flexibility and cost-effectiveness.

Features: BrowserStack offers extensive OS and browser support with instant real device access, broadening test coverage. Its cloud-based infrastructure provides a user-friendly interface. Bitbar's open-source flexibility allows custom test executions, supporting deeper integration for dev teams. It also supports both cloud and on-premises options, providing adaptable solutions.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: BrowserStack simplifies integration and setup with its cloud-based deployment, and provides responsive customer service streamlining onboarding. Bitbar, offering cloud and on-premises options, suits diverse needs with more initial configuration. Its customer service is recognized for technical expertise, offering strong support for tailored solutions.

Pricing and ROI: BrowserStack has higher upfront costs, but its robust infrastructure often delivers high ROI through reduced testing times and efficiency. Bitbar offers competitive pricing models, presenting compelling value for companies using its open-source framework.

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Categories and Ranking

Bitbar

Ranking in Functional Testing Tools

27th

Average Rating

7.0

Reviews Sentiment

7.1

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Mobile App Platforms (11th)

BrowserStack

Ranking in Functional Testing Tools

4th

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

7.0

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

AI-Augmented Software-Testing Tools (1st)

Mindshare comparison

As of July 2025, in the Functional Testing Tools category, the mindshare of Bitbar is 0.8%, down from 1.2% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of BrowserStack is 10.7%, down from 11.2% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

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reviewer1288116

Head of Digital & Cognitive Services at a tech company with 11-50 employees

A testing platform with a good API for apps, but pricing is complicated

I like that the AI Testbot is a near-zero code application for testing. For this use case, the function is good. The services are robust. Game testing and the API for apps are also good. From the perspective of pricing, licensing, ease of use, integration with other applications, impact complexity, and integration with other tools, we're pretty much very satisfied.

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ANand Kale

Sr Practice Lead - Business and Experience Transformation at Peristent Systems

Good in the area of automation and offers a high test coverage to users

I integrated BrowserStack into our company's web and application test workflows because it has plugins that work with browsers and applications, allowing for cross-browser testing. BrowserStack was really helpful for cross-browser testing in areas involving mobiles, web applications, or tablets. The tool can help with the testing across all applications. I have not experienced any time-saving feature from the use of the tool. My company uses the product for real-device testing since it has a bunch of devices in our library. My company has a repository where we do manual testing. BrowserStack improved the quality of our company's applications. Improvements I have seen with the testing part revolve around the fact that it is able to do testing at a fast pace. The quality of the product is better since it can go through all the parts of the applications, meaning it can provide high test coverage. The tool is also good in the area of automation. The test coverage is higher, and the time taken during the testing phase is less due to automation. I have not used the product's integration capabilities since my company doesn't have the option to look at other QA testing tools like Selenium, which can be used for the automation capabilities provided. The product should offer more support for cross-browser testing, device testing, and testing across multiple devices. I rate the tool an eight out of ten.

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Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:

Pros

"Game testing and the API for apps are good."

"Ability to use different frameworks."

"The most valuable features are the variety of tools available."

"Maintenance of the solution is easy."

"I have found that BrowserStack is stable."

"I've worked on testing integrations with BrowserStack, particularly with a platform called IT. This involves testing the registration process, including receiving verification codes on devices and phones. BrowserStack has been excellent for testing these integrations, providing a seamless workflow development experience."

"The setup was quite simple. The website easily explains how to set it up and if you want to integrate it with BMP tools there are online simple step tutorials."

"I like that it offers full device capability."

"The integration is very good."

"BrowserStack's best feature is browser testing across different platforms, including mobile."

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Cons

"Lacking capability options that can be directly integrated."

"Their pricing structure is complicated and can be improved."

"There is some stability issue in the product, making it in areas where improvements are required."

"Sometimes BrowserStack is really slow and devices are not loading. it is really annoying and that's why we bought several newer devices because sometimes it's affecting us a lot."

"Occasionally, there are disruptions in the connection which can interfere with our testing processes, especially when testing on phones."

"I would like to see clearer visibility."

"One of the biggest issues with BrowserStack is that if you don't have your network set up by the book, it's hard to get it to work with local desk machines."

"Connectivity can sometimes mar the testing experience."

"The solution is slow."

"I would like for there to be more integration with BrowserStack and other platforms."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"The pricing is complicated. It's in the middle."

"BrowserStack could have a better price, but good things have a price."

"There are different licenses available that can be customized. You can select the features that you want only to use which can be a cost-benefit."

"As for pricing, I can't provide a clear evaluation as I'm not directly involved in those discussions."

"This solution costs less than competing products."

"My company found the product's license to be very compatible with our budget, and we pay 5,000 to 10,000 per year for licenses."

"Compared to other solutions, BrowserStack is one of the cheapest."

"The price of BrowserStack is high."

"The price is fine."

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What do you like most about BrowserStack?

The product's initial setup phase was not very difficult.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for BrowserStack?

My company found the product's license to be very compatible with our budget, and we pay 5,000 to 10,000 per year for licenses.

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What needs improvement with BrowserStack?

In terms of improvements, they can make it snappier. Everything kind of works. They have locked down the phones, which is problematic because there are some test cases that require access to things...

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Overview

Testdroid is a set of mobile software development and testing products by Bitbar Technologies Limited. Testdroid comprises three different products: Testdroid Cloud, Testdroid Recorder and Testdroid Enterprise. Testdroid provides an application programming interface through open source software available on GitHub. Testdroid can use testing frameworks, such as Robotium, Appium and uiautomator for native and Selenium for web applications, targeted for mobile application and game developers. Testdroid Cloud contains real Android and iOS powered devices, some of which are available for users. Testdroid Cloud lets users run tests simultaneously on cloud-based service. Testdroid Recorder is a tool for developers and testers for recording user-actions and producing JUnit based test cases on mobile application and games. Testdroid Recorder is available at the Eclipse marketplace. Testdroid Enterprise is a server software for managing automated testing on multiple real Android and iOS powered devices, supporting Gradle build system and Jenkins Continuous Integration.

SmartBear

BrowserStack is a cloud-based cross-browser testing tool that enables developers to test their websites across various browserson different operating systems and mobile devices, without requiring users to install virtual machines, devices or emulators.

BrowserStack

Sample Customers

Rovio, Paf, Supercell, NITRO Games, Seriously, AVG, Google, Bosch, Yahoo, Microsoft, Yandex, Mozilla, eBay, PayPal, TESCO, Cisco WebEx, Facebook, LinkedIn, skype, Subway

Microsoft, RBS, jQuery, Expedia, Citrix, AIG

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