How TestRigor is changing our QA game 

‍What if your QA team could automate complex regression tests without writing a single line of code?

In a  previous blog post, we explored how low-code/no-code platforms are transforming automation testing. As part of this shift, we’ve started using TestRigor to streamline and improve our testing process.

By leveraging TestRigor’s features, our team can run thorough tests with little to no coding - giving non-technical QAs a bigger role in automation. In this post, we break down the benefits, key features, real-world use cases and limitations, plus how it compares to other tools like Cypress.

‍Key features and benefits of TestRigor

TestRigor offers a range of capabilities that make it a strong choice for test automation:

AI-powered test generation: Using generative AI, TestRigor can automatically create tests directly from documented test cases, significantly reducing the need for manual setup.

Cross-platform web testing
Supports testing on desktop and mobile browsers, making it flexible for responsive products.

2FA login compatibility
Handles two-factor authentication, essential for testing secure applications.

Data-driven testing
Allows data input via CSV files, speeding up tests that involve large datasets.

Flexible test data creation
Generates unique datasets based on formats or regular expressions, useful for covering diverse scenarios.

Multi-browser and device testing
Runs tests concurrently across different browsers and devices, ensuring consistent performance everywhere.

‍Implementation across projects

TestRigor has helped us boost both speed and accessibility of testing across multiple projects. Automating repetitive regression and sanity checks has freed up the QA team to focus on edge cases and more complex scenarios.

It’s also opened the door for non technical QAs to get involved in automation - no coding required. And because it adapts well to UI changes, our test cases need much less maintenance, helping us move faster with fewer interruptions.

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On one project, HKR, we automated two key happy path scenarios for a critical feature. Previously, manual testing took 120 and 60 minutes due to complexity and thoroughness.

With TestRigor, each automated test run now completes in just 15 minutes - a 4x to 8x speed improvement and a significant time saving for the team, without compromising coverage or quality.

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By using automation, we’ve not only increased efficiency but ensured each flow is tested consistently with far less time and effort. This lets our team focus on other important project areas while maintaining high quality for every feature release.

Beyond time savings, we’ve also seen practical benefits:

‍Consistent test documentation
Screenshots are captured automatically at every step, simplifying reviews and speeding up error detection.

Seamless multi-tab management
TestRigor handles multiple browser tabs smoothly, making multi-tab tests easier to manage.

Limitations of TestRigor

TestRigor’s reporting features provide clear, actionable insights into test results, execution times and errors, helping teams quickly identify and fix issues. This improves overall efficiency and reliability.

That said, TestRigor has a few limitations:

No support for audio/video testing
It can’t directly handle media elements, which may be a drawback for apps relying on audio or video.

Element recognition challenges
Sometimes it struggles to recognise certain elements, requiring manual fixes.

Scrolling issues
On long pages, scrolling can be unreliable, potentially affecting test accuracy.

No network call interception
It doesn’t allow viewing or intercepting network calls, making dynamic variables harder to manage. We work around this by making separate API calls within scripts and storing results for later use.

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‍TestRigor vs. Cypress

When comparing TestRigor and Cypress, the biggest difference lies in who they’re built for. TestRigor is a low-code/no-code platform, ideal for non-technical QA teams who want to automate without writing code. Cypress, on the other hand, requires JavaScript and is generally more suited to developers.

TestRigor includes built-in cross-browser support, making it easier to run consistent tests across environments. Cypress is more limited here and often needs additional setup or workarounds. When it comes to maintenance, TestRigor’s tests are more resilient to UI changes, so they need less ongoing effort to keep up to date. Cypress tests, while powerful, can be more brittle and may require frequent script changes after UI updates.

Execution speed is another point of difference - Cypress runs tests directly in the browser, which tends to be faster. TestRigor is cloud-based and AI-powered, offering broader features but sometimes slightly longer test runs. Lastly, there’s the licensing model: Cypress is open source with a generous free tier, while TestRigor is a commercial tool with advanced AI-driven capabilities in return.

‍TestRigor
✅ Best for QA teams with little or no coding experience
✅ Ideal for scalable automation across web, mobile and desktop

Cypress
✅ Suited for developers familiar with JavaScript
✅ Best for fast, browser-based web application testing

‍Takeaway

TestRigor has transformed how we approach testing by reducing manual effort and speeding up regression checks. Its AI driven features and ease of use have helped our QA team reach a new level of automation.

While it has some limitations, TestRigor’s strengths make it a valuable tool for web automation. By continuing to use it, we’re building a strong foundation for efficient, scalable and future ready testing across our projects.

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