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Best Regression Testing Software 2026
Facts read 29 Sep 2026 – 20 Oct 2026
Regression testing tools let teams rerun checks when code changes. This list is for buyers comparing test tools and their published capabilities.
The standings: top 10
| Name | In a line | Record score | Price from | Try it free | Runs on | Facts read |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Katalon Studio | It suits teams that need to author and execute tests across web, mobile, API, and desktop applications. | 6.6 | $1,000 a year | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Windows | 14 Oct 2026 |
| 02 TestCafe | 6.6 | $20 a month | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Windows | 20 Oct 2026 | |
| 03 Autify | It may suit teams that want natural-language test authoring or Playwright-based workflows. | 6.3 | $99 a month, billed yearly | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Windows | 29 Sep 2026 |
| 04 Cypress | Cypress suits developers and teams testing web applications with end-to-end or component workflows. | 6.1 | $67 a month, billed yearly | Free plan | Web, Windows, Mac, Linux | 14 Oct 2026 |
| 05 Karate | Karate suits teams that want API, UI, mock, and performance tests in one framework. | 6.1 | $100 a year | Free plan | Windows, Mac, Linux, Browser extension | 15 Oct 2026 |
| 06 SoapUI | SmartBear describes SoapUI as a starting point for developers and testers working with API testing. | 6.1 | $1,069 a year | Free plan | Windows, Mac, Linux, API | 15 Oct 2026 |
| 07 TestMu AI Web Automation (formerly LambdaTest Web Automation) | It suits teams that need to automate browser or mobile testing across multiple environments without maintaining local grids. | 5.9 | $29 a month, billed yearly | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Windows | 7 Oct 2026 |
| 08 BrowserStack Automate | It suits teams that automate browser and app tests across desktop and mobile environments using supported frameworks. | 5.8 | — | Free trial | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Windows | 5 Oct 2026 |
| 09 QF-Test | 5.8 | €135 a month, billed yearly | Free trial | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Windows | 30 Sep 2026 | |
| 10 Postman | Postman suits developers and teams that need API design, testing, documentation, or monitoring tools. | 5.7 | $9 a month, billed yearly | Free plan | Web, Windows, Mac, Linux | 29 Sep 2026 |
The finder is ordered by newest releases first. Review pricing, test types, supported platforms, execution methods, parallel runs, documented integrations and test authoring.
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TestCafe
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+5 Record6.6 Visit
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Autify
It may suit teams that want natural-language test authoring or Playwright-based workflows.
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+4 Record6.3 Visit
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Cypress
Cypress suits developers and teams testing web applications with end-to-end or component workflows.
WebWindowsMac+2 Record6.1 Visit
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Karate
Karate suits teams that want API, UI, mock, and performance tests in one framework.
WindowsMacLinux+3 Record6.1 Visit
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SoapUI
WindowsMacLinux+2 $1,069 a year Record6.1 Visit SmartBear describes SoapUI as a starting point for developers and testers working with API testing.
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TestMu AI Web Automation (formerly LambdaTest Web Automation)
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+5 $29 a month, billed yearly Record5.9 Visit It suits teams that need to automate browser or mobile testing across multiple environments without maintaining local grids.
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BrowserStack Automate
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+3 — Record5.8 Visit It suits teams that automate browser and app tests across desktop and mobile environments using supported frameworks.
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Postman
WebWindowsMac+2 $9 a month, billed yearly Record5.7 Visit Postman suits developers and teams that need API design, testing, documentation, or monitoring tools.
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Keysight Eggplant Test
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+6 $9,999 one-time Record5.5 Visit It suits teams automating tests across multiple application types, including teams working in secure networks.
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WebdriverIO
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+4 Free plan Record5.5 Visit WebdriverIO suits developers who write automated tests for websites, mobile apps, or supported desktop apps using Node.js.
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ACCELQ
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+5 Free plan Record5.4 Visit ACCELQ suits teams managing automated and manual testing across web, mobile, and API products.
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Appium
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+5 Free plan Record5.3 Visit Appium suits developers and testers who want to automate coded UI scenarios across supported platforms.
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Selenium
WebWindowsMac+4 Free plan Record5.3 Visit It is for developers and test teams automating browser interactions across supported languages and browsers.
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Testim
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+2 Free plan Record5.3 Visit Testim suits teams that need to automate web or mobile app tests and want a visual, low-code authoring option.
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Squish
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+5 — Record4.9 Visit Squish suits teams automating GUI tests across platforms and technologies, including teams in safety- and quality-critical industries.
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Parasoft SOAtest
AndroidiPhone & iPadWindows+4 — Record4.8 Visit SOAtest suits QA, testing, and development teams working with APIs and microservices.
Before you choose
Assess free and paid options
Tools in this list include free-plan options. Paid-from pricing ranges by product, and pricing may be available on request.
A free trial is available from tools on this list. Check the trial terms and paid-from figure before choosing a paid plan.
Match the platforms you use
The tools list coverage for Windows, web, API, macOS, Linux and self-hosted deployments.
Check the platform field against the systems where you plan to run regression checks.
Review test execution
Compare the test types a tool supports, how it executes tests and whether it supports parallel execution.
These fields help you match the tool to the way your checks need to run.
Check authoring and integrations
Test authoring shows how checks are created or maintained. Documented integrations show the connections a maker describes.
Use both fields when your workflow depends on a particular authoring method or connected service.
Check code access and licences
Open-source code is available from tools on this list. Appium is identified as an open-source project.
If reading or modifying code matters to you, review the tool's licence before adoption.
Questions
Do these tools offer free plans?
Tools on this list include free-plan options. Check the individual entry for its pricing model and paid-from details.
Are free trials available?
A free trial is offered by tools on this list. Trial length and paid terms vary by product, so check the tool's entry.
Which platforms can these tools run on?
Options shown for these tools cover Windows, web, API, macOS, Linux and self-hosted deployments.
Does the list include open-source regression testing software?
Yes. Appium appears here as an open-source project. Check the licence before reading or changing code.
What capabilities can I compare?
The comparison covers free plans, paid-from pricing, test types, supported platforms, test execution, parallel execution, documented integrations and test authoring.
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