#1 Rated test management platform 2025

Qase vs. Xray:

Enterprise-Ready Test Management, Beyond Jira’s Limits

Xray confines test management to Jira, handy for Jira-only teams but costly and slow at scale. Qase delivers enterprise-grade governance, Dynamic RTM, and integrations across Jira, GitHub, and CI/CD tools without Jira’s overhead, giving you faster workflows and simpler maintenance.

Why QA Teams Choose Qase Over Xray

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Intuitive, Modern UX

Xray’s Jira-native setup adds process and clutter. Qase’s tester-first interface streamlines work, speeding onboarding and cutting admin time while keeping focus on testing.

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Dynamic Requirements Traceability

Both tools offer real-time traceability, but Qase’s Dynamic RTM spans Jira, GitHub, and CI/CD, updating coverage automatically. Xray’s Jira-only model means more upkeep.

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Licensing & TCO

Xray’s pricing mirrors the Jira user tier, so even non-QA users add cost. Qase’s flexible per-seat model and low-cost viewer access provide full visibility without inflated spend.

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Performance & Scale

Every test in Xray becomes a Jira issue, inflating issue counts by 3×–5× and slowing large projects. Qase’s standalone design avoids Jira limits, staying fast under heavy automation.

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AI & Advanced Planning

Xray’s AI features depend on Jira data and Enterprise plans. Qase’s built-in AIDEN AI works across ecosystems, generating and executing smarter tests anywhere.

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Reporting & Analytics

Xray relies on Jira gadgets and complex JQL for insights. Qase provides ready-to-use dashboards and flexible analytics—no scripting, just instant visibility.

FEATURE COMPARISON

See Why Qase Outperforms Xray

Side-by-side comparison of key features that matter most to modern QA teams

Qase

Recommended

Xray

Legacy Solution
Deployment model
Standalone SaaS with Jira integration
App inside Jira (Cloud/DC) 
Core Architecture
Tester-first platform decoupled from Jira
All artifacts as Jira issues
Requirements Traceability 
Dynamic RTM with live coverage updates
Real-time RTM in Jira’s digital thread
Reusability
Shared Steps to centralize common flows and reduce duplication
“Call Test” / modular reuse within Jira issue model 
Licensing & Access
Flexible per-seat licensing; read-only access
All users need Jira licensing
Scale & Performance
Avoids Jira issue inflation; integrates bi-directionally
Issue count can grow 3×–5×; subject to Jira API/DB limits 
Reporting
Customizable analytics without heavy JQL reliance
Jira gadgets; complex cases often require JQL
AI & Enterprise
AI-assisted generation/execution (AIDEN) within Qase
AI Test Case (all); AI Test Model & Dynamic Test Plans (Enterprise)

What user say about Xray and Qase

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COST SAVINGS

Save 40-60% on Testing Tool Costs

Pay only for QA users, not your entire team. Get unlimited read-only licenses for stakeholders.

Startup

Level up QA efficiency and speed. Gain insights with custom reports.

What's included:

  • Up to 20 users
  • 35+ integrations
  • 100 Gb storage
  • 90 days of test history
  • 1,000 AI credits/mo
User
3+

Business

Powerful test orchestation and advanced features.

What's included:

  • Up to 100 users
  • Unlimited storage
  • Role-based access control
  • 1 year of test history
  • 2,000 AI credits/mo
User
5+

Custom

Enterprise level security, customizations and support.

What's included:

  • Unlimited users
  • Dedicated success manager
  • Single Sign-On (SSO)
  • Unlimited data history
  • 4,000 AI credits/mo
User
20+

Frequently asked questions

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Award-Winning Platform

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