Test Management Software Comparison
Qase vs. Zephyr Squad
Looking for a Zephyr Squad alternative? Qase offers more robust features, 35+ integrations, and frequent product releases. We’ve helped thousands of users migrate to Qase and improve the efficiency and observability of their testing.
Enterprise-grade security- 99.9% uptime
- Faster, more helpful support
- Comprehensive analytics
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4.7 average out of 100 reviews
Key differences
Qase is a standalone tool while Zephyr Squad is a Jira add-on — meaning Zephyr Squad’s performance, storage, user licenses, API limitations, and more are all dictated by Atlassian. Qase has a bilateral Jira integration so you can get all the benefits of Jira plus the flexibility of Qase.
Zephyr Squad users report that the tool feels abandoned due to the lack of updates and basic functionality such as batch edits, test parameterization, and AI-functionality. Meanwhile, Qase has a public roadmap and offers a wide range of features, including AI test case generation and an AI Test Case Converter that converts manual tests to automated.
Qase
Zephyr Squad
Security
SOC2/SOC 3, ISO 27001, CSA, and GDPR certified
None
Uptime
99.9%
Frequent outages and performance complaints
Customer support
Live support 24/5 in all timezones for all tiers
No live support without paying extra, US hours minus holidays
Response time
5 minutes or less M-F 24 hours (verified)
No public commitment to response time
Read-only seats
$2-5 per user/month
None, all users require a paid license
Role-based access control
Yes, granular level controls, including custom roles
Limited to Jira roles
API
REST API, 600 requests per min, option to raise
REST API rate limits dictated by Atlassian, 500 requests per 5 min
Shared steps
Yes, create single Shared Steps or Shared Steps groups that contain multiple steps
No, steps must be recreated manually for every test project.
Test case review
Business plan & up enables test case review, with ability to add comments and request changes
No test case review
Analytics
Customizable widgets, RBAC links (include free read-only access), data for every test step
Limited to 3 report types
What customers say
At Qase we pay close attention to what the community and our customers say about their experience with Zephyr Squad so we can continue to make the best Zephyr Squad alternative. You don’t have to take our word for it, we’ve collected helpful Zephyr Squad reviews to highlight why Qase is a better choice.
Feature spotlight: custom dashboards
With Qase, you can build as many different reporting dashboards as you’d like and customize each one by creating and rearranging widgets. Your workspace automatically includes a Get Started dashboard that features data from all projects in your workspace, making key metrics easily discoverable. And if you want to share insights, all reports can be shared externally through a one-click link.
Compared to...
Zephyr Squad offers only 3 report types, all of which mimic an Excel spreadsheet and offer limited configuration options. Reports are also only available through Jira, which means you’ll need a paid Jira license for every person who views them.
Additional resources
Case Study
August 27, 2024
Bitly uses Qase to build a more efficient and collaborative QA process
Case Study
April 2, 2024
How Qase helps Elgato improve quality and streamline work
Case Study
January 1, 2024
Wolt optimized their testing for growth with Qase