Software testing tools by type

The categories of software testing tools covered in this section are:

Test management tools

These tools help manage software testing activities. These tools provide the repository for testing information ranging from requirements and test cases to defects and test reports.

Performance testing tools

This selection of software test tools helps test the performance of an application or service. They can be used for many types of non-functional testing such as load testing, stress testing, volume and scalability testing, and soak testing.

Test automation tools

These are software testing tools that automate functional testing. They are particularly popular in regression testing and agile testing.