- Home
- Service Virtualization Software
- ReadyAPI
ReadyAPI
Somerville, Massachusetts, United States
What it is
ReadyAPI is a web-based SmartBear platform for testing APIs and services. Its ReadyAPI Test licenses address functional and security API testing, while ReadyAPI Performance plans support Small, Medium, and Unlimited capacity levels described as 250 VU/TPS, 1000 VU/TPS, and Unlimited VU/TPS. ReadyAPI Virtualization covers API and service virtualization. The platform supports SOAP and GraphQL, low-code test authoring, automated execution, scheduled runs, CI/CD integration, contract testing, Gherkin, mock servers, and API access. Teams can run three tests in parallel and use custom review rules with review analytics. Self-hosting, a self-hosted runner, and local testing are listed. Coverage includes desktop browsers, multiple browser engines, mobile web, visual comparison, visual testing, and real devices. Plans are paid, include a 14-day trial, and have no free plan. SmartBear was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in Somerville, Massachusetts.
For and against
For
- Supports both SOAP and GraphQL
- Low-code authoring and automated execution
- Includes contract testing and mock servers
- Self-hosted runner and local testing
- Real-device and visual testing listed
Against
- No free plan
- Paid plans require pricing inquiry
- Three parallel runs listed
- Three concurrent sessions listed
The verdict
ReadyAPI combines API testing, performance work, virtualization, and broader browser and device coverage. Its paid model and lack of listed prices mean buyers must request commercial details after the trial.
Who it suits
ReadyAPI suits teams handling API functional, security, performance, or virtualization work. It is also aimed at organizations needing CI/CD, self-hosted, browser, mobile web, or real-device testing.
Plans and prices
ReadyAPI Test - 1-Year License
Functional and security API testing
Read 21 Sep 2026 · smartbear.com
ReadyAPI Test - 2-Year License
Functional and security API testing
Read 21 Sep 2026 · smartbear.com
ReadyAPI Test - 3-Year License
Functional and security API testing
Read 21 Sep 2026 · smartbear.com
ReadyAPI Performance - Small
250 VU/TPS
Read 21 Sep 2026 · smartbear.com
ReadyAPI Performance - Medium
1000 VU/TPS
Read 21 Sep 2026 · smartbear.com
ReadyAPI Performance - Unlimited
Unlimited VU/TPS
Read 21 Sep 2026 · smartbear.com
ReadyAPI Virtualization - 1-Year License
API and service virtualization
Read 21 Sep 2026 · smartbear.com
API & Service Virtualization
fixed license option shown
Read 15 Oct 2026 · smartbear.com
API Functional & Security Testing
fixed license option shown
Read 15 Oct 2026 · smartbear.com
On the record
- API definitions
- Tests can be generated from OpenAPI or Swagger, WSDL, WADL, RAML, API Blueprint and I/O Doc definitions.smartbear.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- CI integrations
- Documentation covers Docker, Jenkins, Maven, TeamCity and Azure DevOps integrations, along with Jira, MQTT, Git, Slack and Selenium plugins.support.smartbear.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- Company founded
- SmartBear's company page says Jason Cohen founded the company in 2003.smartbear.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- Company headquarters
- SmartBear lists its global headquarters at 450 Artisan Way, Somerville, Massachusetts 02145.smartbear.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- Company legal name
- The product footer identifies the maker as SmartBear Software.smartbear.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- Company ownership and funding
- Crunchbase lists SmartBear as private, acquired by Francisco Partners, with Vista Equity Partners and Francisco Partners among its investors.crunchbase.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- Company size
- LinkedIn lists SmartBear as a privately held software-development company with 501–1,000 employees and headquarters in Somerville, Massachusetts.linkedin.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- Data-driven testing
- The product supports external data inputs, response-to-request correlation, real-time validation and generated data.smartbear.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- Documentation and support
- SmartBear provides product documentation, installers, samples, training videos, community support and premium training through its support center.support.smartbear.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- Functional testing
- ReadyAPI Test creates end-to-end functional tests for complete API workflows.smartbear.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- GraphQL support
- Yessmartbear.com · read 21 Sep 2026
- Integrations
- Listed integrations include Git, GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket, Jira, Selenium, Jenkins, Azure DevOps, AWS Gateway, SwaggerHub, MuleSoft, Zephyr and Postman.smartbear.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- Latest documented version
- The ReadyAPI support center identifies version 4.2.0 in its What's New section.support.smartbear.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- License change
- ReadyAPI moved to ID-based SmartBear License Management and deprecated file-based licenses, with migration required by September 30, 2025.support.smartbear.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- License type
- ReadyAPI is the proprietary commercial counterpart to SoapUI Open Source rather than an open-source product.en.wikipedia.org · read 15 Oct 2026
- Limit: collaboration
- TrustRadius reviewers say branching and merging of shared projects is limited compared with collaborative tools such as Postman.trustradius.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- Limit: documentation and scripting
- Reviewers report gaps in documentation, especially for Groovy scripting and advanced usage.trustradius.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- Limit: price
- Capterra reviewers describe ReadyAPI as expensive and say cost is a major purchasing concern.capterra.com · read 15 Oct 2026
