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Top 12 Best Jira Test
Management Tools (New 2023)

Top 12 Best Jira Test Management Tools (2023)

Summary: In this guide we are presenting various top & some of the best Jira test management and best Jira test case management tools. Simply try some of these tools and then choose the one that works best for your team.

When choosing a new Jira test management tool for your team, there are a couple of important aspects you should consider. The best Jira test management tool for your team should be easy to use, should provide powerful test case management features, it ideally also supports test automation & exploratory testing, and it should come with a productive and fast user interface.

Of course, it also needs to feature great Jira integration so it works with your team's workflow! But what does great Jira integration mean? There are basically two types of Jira test management tools:

  • Jira-only add-ons that use Jira issues for test cases
  • Full test management tools with great Jira integration

Both options have advantages and disadvantages and we recommend trying tools of both types. You can also learn more about pros and cons in our article How to Write Test Cases in Jira. In the following list we are including full test management tools with Jira integration, as well as Jira-only test case management add-ons, so you can try both.

Best Jira Test Management Tools (Updated 2023)

1. Testmo

Testmo

Type: Full test management with Jira add-on

Testmo is one of the top full test management tools. It allows you to manage all your manual test cases, exploratory testing and test automation in one platform. It also comes with rich Jira integration for a complete & integrated workflow and also works with your CI pipeline and other tools. Unique to Testmo: use Jira's native Create Issue page inside Testmo with full support for all your fields – no custom configuration needed. 🎬 Watch the Jira integration in the demo video.

  • Unified testing for manual, exploratory & automated tests
  • Modern & fast user interface for productive testing
  • Powerful Jira test management for Jira Cloud & Data Center
  • Native Jira integration: no syncing or mapping of fields or issues needed
  • Rich reporting, metrics & charts for all testing activities
  • Plus integrations with GitHub, GitLab, CI pipelines & many more
  • Scalable, secure & enterprise-ready for teams of all sizes
  • Testmo features a free Jira add-on for additional integrations
  • You do not need to buy this tool for all your Jira users
Go to Testmo

2. Behave Pro

Behave Pro

Type: Jira-only testing add-on

Behave Pro is a complete behavior-driven development tool for Jira that allows you to manage your automated acceptance tests with Cucumber feature files. It also allows you to track coverage and links to requirements and manage exploratory test sessions for agile testing. With its two-way source code integration Behave Pro also allows you to work with your Git repositories such as GitHub and Bitbucket.

  • Full BDD inside Jira for agile enterprise testing
  • Intuitive scenario editor with support for Gherkin syntax
  • Source code integration with GitHub, Bitbucket & more
  • Supports exploratory test sessions inside Jira
  • Requirement traceability with your automated tests
  • Paid Jira add-ons require purchasing the add-on for all your Jira users
Go to Behave Pro

3. Test Collab

Test Collab

Type: Full test management with Jira add-on

Test Collab is a testing tool to help you to save, run and plan your tests, requirements and milestones. It comes with additional Jira integration features so you can link test cases to Jira issues and view your test cases in Jira. Test Collab also makes it easy to assign test cases to your QA team for execution with its Jira integration.

  • Manage test cases with Test Collab and its Jira integration
  • Link your existing test cases with Jira issues
  • View and update Test Collab test cases inside Jira
  • Assign test cases for testers & execute them
  • Also features a free Jira add-on for additional integration
  • You do not need to buy this tool for all your Jira users
Go to Test Collab

4. QMetry for Jira

QMetry for Jira

Type: Jira-only testing add-on

QMetry test management for Jira is a Jira add-on that supports test case management inside Jira. It provides Jira-like enterprise testing for agile and DevOps teams. It also supports migrating test cases from other Jira-only testing add-ons so you can continue working with your existing tests. Test cycles inside QMetry help you execute your tests faster and generate testing reports.

  • Testing add-on for enterprise agile and DevOps teams
  • Manage test cases and use test cycles to execute your tests
  • Supports behavior-driven development with Gherkin
  • Additional exploratory test recording & defect logging
  • Supports automation with tools such as QAF & Specflow
  • Paid Jira add-ons require purchasing the add-on for all your Jira users
Go to QMetry for Jira

5. TestRay

TestRay

Type: Jira-only testing add-on

TestRay describes itself as the one-stop solution for software testing with its Jira-only add-on. This cloud-based add-on allows you to manage your test cases in Jira without having to manage your tests across multiple platforms and without using any integrations. It also supports working with your test cases and tests with multiple team members at the same using your typical Jira workflow.

  • Cloud-based add-on for Jira testing & DevOps teams
  • Supports simplified release processes and end-to-end traceability
  • Link test cases to requirements inside Jira
  • Supports test suites to structure test cases in folders
  • Allows you to import test cases from TestLink files
  • Supports various interface languages, including German, French & Chinese
  • Paid Jira add-ons require purchasing the add-on for all your Jira users
Go to TestRay

6. PractiTest

PractiTest

Type: Full test management with Jira add-on

PractiTest is a full test management tool that allows you to manage your manual and automated tests in one tool. It also comes with an additional Jira add-on so you can integrate PractiTest and Jira for software testing. The integration synchronizes your data between both tools and you can map fields between Jira and PractiTest. Full support for end-to-end testing and many customization options for PractiTest with Jira.

  • Full test management with Jira data synchronization
  • Map fields between PractiTest and Jira for full customizations
  • Clear visibility of your testing efforts and test results
  • Create new bug reports during testing and synchronize them to Jira
  • Reuse, organize and integrate your testing data with both tools
  • Also features a free Jira add-on for additional integration
  • You do not need to buy this tool for all your Jira users
Go to PractiTest

7. SpiraTest

SpiraTest

Type: Full test management with Jira add-on

SpiraTest is a test management tool that also allows you to manage your requirements and your issues/bug reports in one tool. You can use this to trace and report your requirements, tests and bugs all in one platform. Its additional Jira add-on makes it easy to track test results right from Jira and follow the test coverage. Directly link bug reports to test steps, navigate from requirements to tests & bugs and re-use templates for your test cases.

  • Manage tests, requirements and bug reports in one platform
  • Track coverage of any story across projects inside Jira
  • Navigate to SpiraTest to look up additional details for linked data
  • Supports Jira Cloud together with SpiraTest and SpiraTeam
  • Allows you to map fields and data between Jira and SpiraTest
  • Also features a free Jira add-on for additional integration
  • You do not need to buy this tool for all your Jira users
Go to SpiraTest

8. Zephyr Squad

Zephyr Squad

Type: Jira-only testing add-on

Zephyr Squad is a testing tool for small agile teams looking to get started with test management inside Jira. According to Zephyr, it is best used by teams interested in simple testing with occasional reporting needs. It also supports automation and Cucumber integration for behavior-driven development. It includes all features to get started with basic test management, including test cases, execution and reporting.

  • Start testing inside Jira with manual and automated testing
  • Supports behavior-driven development to leverage Cucumber testing
  • Uses Jira's built-in features such as components, labels and your existing boards
  • Provides project-specific reports and dashboard gadgets
  • Jira-only add-on for teams looking to get started with basic test management
  • Paid Jira add-ons require purchasing the add-on for all your Jira users
Go to Zephyr Squad

9. AIO Tests

AIO Tests

Type: Jira-only testing add-on

This Jira-only add-on provides an all-in-one testing tool inside Jira. It allows you to link test cases with requirements and defects across projects and comes with several additional Jira custom fields. It can also generate full traceability reports from requirements, test cases, test results and bug reports. Additionally, it features automation support for tools such as Cucumber, TestNG and Jenkins.

  • Jira-only add-on for all-in-one testing inside Jira
  • Manage test cases, test sets and testing cycles
  • Cross-project and end-to-end traceability with links & requirements
  • Includes additional custom fields for your test cases and workflow
  • Integrates with various tools such as Cucumber, TestNG and Jenkins
  • Organizes test cycles in folders to maintain release testing
  • Paid Jira add-ons require purchasing the add-on for all your Jira users
Go to AIO Tests

10. ReQtest

ReQtest

Type: Full test management with Jira add-on

ReQtest offers management of requirements, testing and bug reports for your IT projects. It also features a new Jira add-on to integrate ReQtest directly with Jira. For test management, it integrates test suites to plan, execute and follow test cases. It includes aggregated reports to review your testing activities. ReQtest also allows you to map fields to Jira for better integration between both tools.

  • Manage requirements, tests and bug reports for your IT projects
  • Integrates with Jira with new Jira add-on for cloud and server
  • Two-way synchronization of data between ReQtest and Jira
  • Map fields between Jira and ReQtest for your issues and bug reports
  • View and generate reports of your testing activities
  • Also features a free Jira add-on for additional integration
  • You do not need to buy this tool for all your Jira users
Go to ReQtest

11. Vansah for Jira

Vansah for Jira

Type: Jira-only testing add-on

Vansah is a Jira add-on for native testing inside Jira Cloud only. It is not using Jira issues to store your test cases, so it can store tests as separate data on Vansah's cloud outside of Atlassian. You can use Vansah to plan your tests, execute tests and enter test results, and report on your test activities. You can then share your test progress with your entire development team. It also comes with a REST API framework to build custom automation integrations with popular tools.

  • Test management inside Jira for Jira Cloud only
  • Does not use Jira issues, but stores test data separately
  • Designed to track, plan and test with real-time reporting
  • Comes with reports to track your software test activities
  • Includes REST APIs to develop custom integrations with test automation
  • Paid Jira add-ons require purchasing the add-on for all your Jira users
Go to Vansah for Jira

12. QAlity

QAlity

Type: Jira-only testing add-on

QAlity comes in two editions: QAlity and QAlity Plus. Both editions are Jira-only add-ons that provide test management features integrated with Jira. QAlity was specifically designed to improve collaboration between testers, developers and product managers. QAlity works with both Jira Cloud and Jira Server and allows you to plan and execute your tests. You can directly access and create tests from Jira issues and find relevant bug reports. It also includes analytic features to see test coverage and performance.

  • Test management for Jira that comes in two editions with different features
  • Create and manage test cases and import / export your tests
  • Execute your tests inside Jira and mark steps as failed
  • Add tests to test cycles and utilize JQL to select tests
  • View test execution and traceability reports inside Jira
  • Paid Jira add-ons require purchasing the add-on for all your Jira users
Go to QAlity

The tools are sorted in the order we added the tools to the list and/or when the tools were suggested to us. If you would like to suggest another tool for the list, please let us know! Also see our list of the best test management tools and the best exploratory testing tools.

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