aqua
Cologne, Germany
What it is
aqua is a test management tool for quality assurance, software testing and workflow management. It supports both manual and automated tests in a centralized platform, with a requirements view for spotting requirements that lack test coverage. Its AI can generate requirements, test cases and test data from user input. Integrations include Jira, Confluence, Jenkins, Ranorex, UFT, Selenium, JMeter, SoapUI, MSSQL, Oracle, PowerShell and UnixShell, alongside a REST API. Deployment options include cloud and on-premise. The maker states that aqua is ISO 27001 certified, GDPR compliant and DORA ready; it also supports LDAP authentication, Single Sign-On and permissions controlling more than 100 actions. Subscriptions include continuous support. The FAQ says there is no dedicated mobile app. The free Guest plan provides unlimited seats with read-only access. Test Runner DEV costs €19.00 per month billed annually or €29.00 per month billed monthly; Requirement Management costs €89.00 per month billed annually or €119.00 per month billed monthly. A 30-day trial is offered.
For and against
For
- Supports manual and automated testing in one platform.
- AI generates requirements, test cases and test data.
- Integrates with Jira, Jenkins, Selenium and other tools.
- Free Guest plan includes unlimited read-only seats.
- Cloud and on-premise deployment options are listed.
Against
- There is no dedicated mobile app.
- Test Runner DEV starts at €19.00 per month billed annually.
- Requirement Management starts at €89.00 per month billed annually.
The verdict
aqua combines test management, requirements coverage and a broad integration list, with free Guest access and a 30-day trial. Teams should weigh the listed license costs and lack of a dedicated mobile app against their deployment needs.
Who it suits
aqua suits testers, developers, project managers and business owners coordinating QA and software testing. It may also fit teams that need requirements coverage views, test automation integrations or cloud and on-premise deployment choices.
Plans and prices
Guest
unlimited seats · read-only access · included with every plan
Read 14 Oct 2026 · aqua-cloud.io
Test Runner DEV
test execution · bug management · integrations · read-only Agile and dashboards
Read 14 Oct 2026 · aqua-cloud.io
aqua Suite
private cloud or on-premise · full ALM package · SSO · backups and rollbacks
Read 14 Oct 2026 · aqua-cloud.io
Requirement Management
AI requirements generation · unlimited projects and requirements · integrations · dashboards
Read 14 Oct 2026 · aqua-cloud.io
Test Management
AI test-case and test-data generation · unlimited projects, plans and runs · API result submission · automation launching
Read 14 Oct 2026 · aqua-cloud.io
Test Runner DEV — Full TR license, billed annually
Test execution · Read-only Agile and Dashboard access · Guest licenses included
Read 7 Oct 2026 · aqua-cloud.io
Test Runner DEV — Full TR license, billed monthly
Test execution · Read-only Agile and Dashboard access · Guest licenses included
Read 7 Oct 2026 · aqua-cloud.io
Requirement Management — Full RM license, billed annually
Unlimited projects & requirements · Unlimited file storage · Guest licenses included
Read 7 Oct 2026 · aqua-cloud.io
aqua Suite License
Complete all-in-one ALM license
Read 7 Oct 2026 · aqua-cloud.io
On the record
- AI features
- aqua says its AI can generate requirements, test cases, and test data from user input.aqua-cloud.io · read 7 Oct 2026
- AI test generation
- The product can generate requirements, test cases and test data from project input.aqua-cloud.io · read 14 Oct 2026
- API
- The REST API can create and modify items, users and test runs and submit automated results.docs.aqua-cloud.io · read 14 Oct 2026
- API caveat
- The current internal API may change without notice; the documentation describes a forthcoming public Bearer-authenticated API.docs.aqua-cloud.io · read 14 Oct 2026
- API limits
- The documentation states a limit of 20 API or agent requests per second and 20 attachment or image uploads per minute.docs.aqua-cloud.io · read 14 Oct 2026
- Authentication
- aqua supports LDAP authentication and Single Sign-On.aqua-cloud.io · read 7 Oct 2026
- Company
- LinkedIn lists aqua cloud as a privately held software-development company founded in 2016 with 11–50 employees and headquarters in Cologne, Germany.linkedin.com · read 14 Oct 2026
- Defect capture
- aqua Capture records screenshots, video, browser events and logs for visual defect reports.docs.aqua-cloud.io · read 14 Oct 2026
- Deployment
- aqua is offered as public cloud, private cloud or on-premise software.aqua-cloud.io · read 14 Oct 2026
- Desktop compatibility
- The maker's on-premise server requirements list Windows Server 2016, 2019, or 2022.docs.aqua-cloud.io · read 7 Oct 2026
- Documentation
- The documentation site contains more than 600 pages covering product use, integrations, automation and installation.aqua-cloud.io · read 14 Oct 2026
- Integrations
- Documented integrations include Jira, Confluence, Azure DevOps, Jenkins, Selenium, JMeter, Ranorex, SoapUI and other testing tools.aqua-cloud.io · read 14 Oct 2026
- Legal maker
- The legal entity is aqua cloud GmbH, a subsidiary of the andagon Group, registered in Cologne.aqua-cloud.io · read 14 Oct 2026
- Limit: integrations and automation
- Capterra reviewers report missing integrations and say built-in automation is limited because external tools are needed.capterra.com · read 14 Oct 2026
- Limit: interface and onboarding
- Reviewers describe the interface as dated, request more onboarding videos and say dashboarding could be improved.g2.com · read 14 Oct 2026
- Limit: reporting and documentation
- Reviewers mention that the report editor needs training and that some wiki or SSO documentation is incomplete or outdated.capterra.com · read 14 Oct 2026
- Mobile app
- The FAQ states that aqua does not have a dedicated mobile app.aqua-cloud.io · read 7 Oct 2026
- Mobile availability
- The FAQ says there is no dedicated mobile app; the browser client works on devices but desktop browsers are recommended.aqua-cloud.io · read 14 Oct 2026
