Azure Test Plans vs TestLink
Azure Test Plans
azure.microsoft.comTestLink
testlink.orgSide by side
| Figure | Azure Test Plans | TestLink |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $6/mo | Free |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | — |
| Linux | Yes | Yes |
| API | Yes | — |
| Self-hosted | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 5 | 1 |
| Spec score · Quality Assurance Software | 9.5 (#2) | 7.5 (#22) |
| Spec score · Qa Platforms | 9.4 (#2) | 7.6 (#22) |
| Spec score · Manual Testing Tools | 9.5 (#2) | 7.5 (#19) |
| Browser support | The Test & Feedback extension supports Chrome, Chromium-based Edge and Firefox 50 or later; Firefox support is scheduled to end November 30, 2026. | The project says it tests on Firefox and Chrome and has insufficient resources to test all browser types. |
| Integrations | Azure DevOps exposes integrations with GitHub, Docker, Slack, Sentry and more through its Marketplace extension ecosystem. | The project lists Jira and Redmine integration, and says its code repository integration can manage external scripts. |
| Security | Azure DevOps states that project data is protected in transit and at rest, uses the Microsoft Security Development Lifecycle and undergoes security penetration testing. | Version 1.9.20 lists security fixes and says database stored passwords use BCRYPT instead of MD5. |
| Traceability | Test cases and suites can link to requirements, user stories, features, bugs, builds and releases. | TestLink relates requirements and test cases to builds, platforms, and staff. |
Plans
Azure Test Plans
- Basic + Test Plans$52 a month
- BasicFree
- StakeholdersFree
- Stakeholders (Free)Free
- Basic$6 a month
In their own words
Azure Test Plans
Azure Test Plans gives teams tools to plan, run, and track manual and exploratory testing for apps. For scripted tests, teams can track actionable defects and connect test cases and suites to user stories, features, or requirements. Exploratory sessions let testers design and run tests at the same time. During manual tests, Test Runner can capture screenshots, image action logs, and screen recordings. Reports, dashboard widgets, and customizable Power BI reports show plan progress and trends. The service integrates with Azure Pipelines for CI/CD testing and offers REST APIs and an extension contribution model. Manual testing is available in the web portal through supported browsers on major platforms; a free Test & Feedback extension supports exploratory testing in Chrome and Microsoft Edge. The free Stakeholders plan does not allow users to create or manage Test Plans. Basic is free for the first five users, then $6 per user per month; Basic + Test Plans costs $52 a month, billed at $52 per user per month. A 30-day trial is listed. Azure DevOps cloud-based load testing is deprecated; Microsoft points users to Azure Load Testing for managed load testing.