Learn what your peers think about OpenText Application Quality Management. Get advice and tips from experienced pros sharing their opinions. Updated: June 2025.
The most valuable feature of Micro Focus ALM Quality Center is the alignment of the test to the execution and the linking of the defects to the two. It automatically links any issues you have to the test.
Director Quality Engineering at a retailer with 10,001+ employees
Real User
2022-05-31T18:40:00Z
May 31, 2022
The most valuable Quality Center feature, I find, is the solution's integration with some of our automation tools. For us, the ability to capture and record and the ease of use from a user perspective, are all key.
We are able to use Micro Focus ALM Quality Center for test management, defect management, test process, test governance activities, and requirement management. We are able to achieve all of this, the solution is very useful.
Consultor de tecnologia - QA at a consultancy with 501-1,000 employees
Real User
2022-02-03T21:51:32Z
Feb 3, 2022
It's user friendly, scalable, and very stable and strong. It's cooperative, meaning that I can assess the test to check it and follow the flow of defects, and the developers and the business can use this tool to follow the test process.
Micro Focus ALM Quality Center is a very good test management tool especially for writing test cases and uploading. You can even upload the test cycles from Excel. You get the defects and the reports, and also some automation using EFT which works with ALM.
National Solutions Architect at a computer software company with 10,001+ employees
Real User
2021-09-02T08:53:03Z
Sep 2, 2021
It is a tool, and it works. It has got good linkage and good traceability between the test cases and the defects. It has got lots of features for testing.
Talent Acquisition Specialist at a computer software company with 10,001+ employees
Real User
2020-10-28T08:02:09Z
Oct 28, 2020
You can maintain your test cases and requirements. You can also log the defects in it and make the traceability metrics out of it. There are all sorts of things you can do in this.
It is not that complex to use. In terms of user experience, it is very simple to adopt. It is a good product.
The execution module and the test planning module are definitely the most valuable features. The rest we use for traceability, but those are the two modules that I cannot live without.
I love linking/associating the requirements to a test case. That's where I get to know my requirement coverage, which helps a lot at a practical level. So, we use the traceability and visibility features a lot. This helps us to understand if there are any requirements not linked to any test case, thus not getting tested at all. That missing link is always very visible, which helps us to create our requirement traceability matrix and maintain it in a dynamic way. Even with changing requirements, we can keep on changing or updating the tool.
IS Director, ERP PTP Solution Architecture at a healthcare company with 10,001+ employees
Real User
2020-06-28T08:51:00Z
Jun 28, 2020
Having used the tool before, I like the use of parameters, being able to do exports and reports of the data for monitoring of executions, and the defect management as well. I feel satisfaction in that area.
Sr. Architect at a tech services company with 51-200 employees
Real User
2020-06-25T10:53:00Z
Jun 25, 2020
With test execution, you have an option to create custom fields. It is also really user-friendly. With other tools, we only have restricted fields and we cannot customize or add new columns or fields that users can make use of while testing. ALM is very flexible for creating new fields. It is easy for users to understand the application.
It's easy to create defects and easy to sync them up with a developer. Immediately, once created, it will trigger an email to the developer and we'll start a conversation with the developer regarding the requirements that have not been matched.
Senior SW Quality Manager at a tech services company with 1,001-5,000 employees
Real User
2020-06-21T08:08:00Z
Jun 21, 2020
I love to use this solution with single projects. It has helped our productivity. With the metrics that I receive, I can put them onto the management model so I can see them there. It has reduced our time for project management and controls by 20 percent.
Test Manager at a construction company with 10,001+ employees
Real User
2020-06-18T08:15:00Z
Jun 18, 2020
Reporting was the main thing because, at my level, I was looking for a picture of exactly what the coverage was, which areas were tested, and where the gaps were. The reporting also allowed me to see test planning and test cases across the landscape.
Test Specialist at a consultancy with self employed
Real User
2020-06-04T09:41:00Z
Jun 4, 2020
Within Quality Center, you have the dashboard where you can monitor your progress over different entities. You can build your own SQL query segments, and all that data is there in the system, then you can make a dashboard report.
Performance and Automation Testing Squad Lead at a financial services firm with 5,001-10,000 employees
Real User
2020-05-27T08:03:00Z
May 27, 2020
The test-case repository and linkage through to regression requirements will absolutely be a key component for us. We haven't got it yet, but when we've got an enterprise regression suite, that will be a key deliverable for them. We will be able to have all of the regression suite in one place, linked to the right requirements.
IT Quality and Architecture Senior Manager at Vodafone
Real User
2020-05-19T07:27:00Z
May 19, 2020
The best thing is that you can see your current status in real time... To see real-time updates, you just log in to ALM and you can see exactly what the progress is. You can also see if the plan for the day is being executed properly, and it's all tracked. From the management side, I find those features very valuable.
We can get an entire project into a single repository where we can view all the data in detail. This is where we keep all our test cases where everyone can reference them. This provides everyone access to the test cases and artifacts via the cloud. There is no need to contact anyone.
Expert System Test and Test Tools at Airbus Operations
Real User
2019-07-02T15:33:00Z
Jul 2, 2019
By using QC we broke down silos (of teams), improved the organization of our tests, have a much better view of the testing status, and became much quicker in providing test results with document generation.
OpenText Application Quality Management offers extensive capabilities in test management, automation tool integration, and defect traceability, providing an efficient and user-friendly experience for tracking and managing testing workflows.The platform supports test management by integrating with automation tools and managing the traceability of defects and requirements. It facilitates users with linking test cases to defects, uploading from Excel, and generating customizable reports, which...
The most valuable feature is the ST Add-In. It's a Microsoft add-in that makes it much easier to upload test cases into Quality Center.
It is stable and reliable.
The solution's support team was always there to help.
Easily integrates with Oracle e-Business Suite.
Produces good reports and has a great traceability feature.
I found the ease of use most valuable in Micro Focus ALM Quality Center. Creating test cases is easier because the solution allows writing in Excel.
The product can scale.
ALM is a well-known product and is one of the pioneers in providing test management facilities with a 360 degree view of requirements.
The independent view of elevated access is good.
The most valuable feature of Micro Focus ALM Quality Center is the alignment of the test to the execution and the linking of the defects to the two. It automatically links any issues you have to the test.
ALM Quality Center's best features are the test lab, requirement tab, and report dashboard.
ALM Quality Center is a reliable, consolidated product.
The most valuable Quality Center feature, I find, is the solution's integration with some of our automation tools. For us, the ability to capture and record and the ease of use from a user perspective, are all key.
What's most valuable in Micro Focus ALM Quality Center is that it's useful for these activities: test designing, test planning, and test execution.
We are able to use Micro Focus ALM Quality Center for test management, defect management, test process, test governance activities, and requirement management. We are able to achieve all of this, the solution is very useful.
It's user friendly, scalable, and very stable and strong. It's cooperative, meaning that I can assess the test to check it and follow the flow of defects, and the developers and the business can use this tool to follow the test process.
As a stand-alone test management tool, it's a good tool.
Micro Focus ALM Quality Center is a very good test management tool especially for writing test cases and uploading. You can even upload the test cycles from Excel. You get the defects and the reports, and also some automation using EFT which works with ALM.
It is a tool, and it works. It has got good linkage and good traceability between the test cases and the defects. It has got lots of features for testing.
The solution is very user-friendly.
Micro Focus ALM Quality Center is quite stable.
I like that it integrates with the Jira solutions.
The integration with UFT is nice.
The initial setup is straightforward. It's not too hard to deploy.
The stability is very good.
Most of the features that I like the best are more on the analytics side.
The tools could be useful if we were utilizing them more effectively
What they do best is test management. That's their strong point.
The setup is pretty straightforward.
Defect management is very good.
It has a brand new look and feel. It comes with a new dashboard that looks nice, and you can see exactly what you have been working with.
You can maintain your test cases and requirements. You can also log the defects in it and make the traceability metrics out of it. There are all sorts of things you can do in this.
It is not that complex to use. In terms of user experience, it is very simple to adopt. It is a good product.
The execution module and the test planning module are definitely the most valuable features. The rest we use for traceability, but those are the two modules that I cannot live without.
I love linking/associating the requirements to a test case. That's where I get to know my requirement coverage, which helps a lot at a practical level. So, we use the traceability and visibility features a lot. This helps us to understand if there are any requirements not linked to any test case, thus not getting tested at all. That missing link is always very visible, which helps us to create our requirement traceability matrix and maintain it in a dynamic way. Even with changing requirements, we can keep on changing or updating the tool.
Having used the tool before, I like the use of parameters, being able to do exports and reports of the data for monitoring of executions, and the defect management as well. I feel satisfaction in that area.
With test execution, you have an option to create custom fields. It is also really user-friendly. With other tools, we only have restricted fields and we cannot customize or add new columns or fields that users can make use of while testing. ALM is very flexible for creating new fields. It is easy for users to understand the application.
It's easy to create defects and easy to sync them up with a developer. Immediately, once created, it will trigger an email to the developer and we'll start a conversation with the developer regarding the requirements that have not been matched.
I love to use this solution with single projects. It has helped our productivity. With the metrics that I receive, I can put them onto the management model so I can see them there. It has reduced our time for project management and controls by 20 percent.
Reporting was the main thing because, at my level, I was looking for a picture of exactly what the coverage was, which areas were tested, and where the gaps were. The reporting also allowed me to see test planning and test cases across the landscape.
Within Quality Center, you have the dashboard where you can monitor your progress over different entities. You can build your own SQL query segments, and all that data is there in the system, then you can make a dashboard report.
The test-case repository and linkage through to regression requirements will absolutely be a key component for us. We haven't got it yet, but when we've got an enterprise regression suite, that will be a key deliverable for them. We will be able to have all of the regression suite in one place, linked to the right requirements.
The best thing is that you can see your current status in real time... To see real-time updates, you just log in to ALM and you can see exactly what the progress is. You can also see if the plan for the day is being executed properly, and it's all tracked. From the management side, I find those features very valuable.
We can get an entire project into a single repository where we can view all the data in detail. This is where we keep all our test cases where everyone can reference them. This provides everyone access to the test cases and artifacts via the cloud. There is no need to contact anyone.
By using QC we broke down silos (of teams), improved the organization of our tests, have a much better view of the testing status, and became much quicker in providing test results with document generation.
From reporting to team management, everything is better now.
The AI and functionality interface are useful.
The ability to integrate this solution with other applications is helpful. If there is automation, it comes with improved quality and speed.
It provides visibility on release status and readiness.
Ability to customize modules, particularly Defect Tracking module on company specific needs