Top 5 Test Management Tools in Jira 2025

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Hi guys, I'm Kayson from AgileTest's team. 

Selecting among different Test Management Tools in Atlassian Marketplace is a crucial step to ensure that the software is thoroughly tested and ready for deployment. Whether you're managing a small team or an enterprise-level project, the right test management platform can enhance your testing efforts and improve collaboration between teams.

This article compares five popular test management tools: AgileTest, TestRail, QMetry, Xray, and Zephyr, to help you choose the best one for your needs. Each tool offers a unique set of features, ranging from manual and automated testing support to reporting and AI-driven capabilities. We’ll explore how these tools stand out in terms of test types, reports, AI functionalities, and pricing, helping you make an informed decision.

1. AgileTest 

AgileTest, developed by DevSamurai, is a Jira-native plugin test management tool. It is available in two versions: Jira Cloud and Jira Data Center. All the features are nearly the same for both versions, excluding the AI-powered test generation, which is only available in the Cloud version.

Testing Strategies

AgileTest has three separate features that help testers and teams conduct three main types of manual testing, including: 

• Script Test: a feature that allows testers to list out test cases with no detailed test steps, can be used for a quick and daily check-up.
• Exploratory Test: a feature that testers can use to record their findings during exploratory test sessions with no preparation needed in advance. 
• Classic Test: a feature that testers can define requirements, generate test cases and test steps, then create test executions to track and run these test cases following the plan. 

Currently, AgileTest supports teams to integrate with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, Bitbucket, GitLab, Github, CircleCI,...) and seven testing frameworks (JUnit, NUnit, TestNG, xUnit, Robot Framework, Cucumber, Behave) for automated testing. 

Report

AgileTest supports you and your team to generate three types of reports that are linked with Requirements and Defects: 

• Test Coverage report: identifies if all the requirements are fully covered with test cases
• Test Traceability report: shows the relationship between test cases, test plan, defects, test runs, and requirements. 
• Defect Summary report: summarizes all defects found during execution sessions, gaining more centralized management in one place. 

AI Capabilities

• AgileTest’s AI Generators can help you generate test cases and test steps from the description of yourRequirements. The generating process takes place within seconds, and you can have more time to edit and refine these work items.

Pricing (Cloud version)

• Free 30-day trials 
• Free for teams under 10 members
• $1.5 per member each month for teams from 11 to 100 members; discounts will be applied when the team size increases

2. TestRail

TestRail, developed by IDERA, Inc., is a standalone test management tool that can integrate with Jira. It is available in Cloud and Server versions. Both versions provide core test case management and reporting, but the Cloud version is hosted by IDERA, while the Server version requires on-premises setup (own-host).

Source: TestRail

Testing Strategies

For manual testing, TestRail focuses only on the formal testing, which usually needs detailed test cases and test steps setup. In case you need to conduct some simple testing, such as ad-hoc or exploratory, you can also use this feature and bypass the complex setup. However, it would take you time to manage results from different testing strategy in one place. 

For automated testing, TestRail supports integration with nine CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab, Bitbucket, GitHub, Azure DevOps, CircleCI, Travis CI, TeamCity, Bamboo) and seven testing frameworks (JUnit, NUnit, TestNG, xUnit, Selenium, Cucumber, Robot Framework, Appium). 

Report

TestRail shifts the focus of reports to the test execution and the overall test project with four main types of reports:

• Test Case Report: shows test case details, execution status, and metrics.
• Test Run Report: displays the status of test cases (e.g., pass, fail, blocked), which helps teams track overall execution progress.
• Test Plan Report: tracks the execution of multiple test executions grouped in a Test Plan, offering insight into overall project progress.
• Defect Summary Report: TestRail integrates with Jira to generate defect reports, summarizing defects linked to failed test cases. 

AI Capabilities

• TestRail’s AI Test Cases Generator can help you generate test cases based on Requirements and saved templates. You can refine the draft that AI has generated to better match your preferences. 

Pricing

• No trials 
• $40 per member each month for teams from 1 to 20 members
• $33 per member each month for teams from 21 to 60 members; discounts will be applied when the team size increases

3. QMetry

QMetry, developed by QMetry, Inc., is a standalone test management tool with Jira integration. It is available in Cloudand On-Premises versions. Both versions offer test management, automation support, and reporting, but the Cloud version includes AI-assisted test analytics and faster setup.

Source: QMetry

Testing Strategies

Regarding manual testing, QMetry has two main features: 

• Exploratory testing: an extension that helps testers record and store their finding during exploratory sessions
• Test Case Management: a feature to generate test cases & test steps, then execute them for test results. 

For automated testing, QMetry integrates with five CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab, Bitbucket, GitHub, CircleCI) and seven testing frameworks (JUnit, Selenium, Cucumber, Appium, TestNG, Robot Framework, Postman). 

Report

QMetry offers testers three main types of reports: 

• Test Coverage Report: provides coverage analysis by linking test cases to requirements or user stories, ensuring all aspects are tested.
• Test Execution Report: shows the status of test cases after execution, tracking results (pass/fail/blocked).
• Defect Summary Report: displays defects identified during test runs and links them back to failed test cases, helping teams manage defects effectively.

AI Capabilities: 

• Auto-Test Case Generator: can automatically create test cases based on application requirements and user stories
• AI-powered smart search helps scan through vast amounts of test data to locate relevant test cases, defects, and other important artifacts to find specific test artifacts quickly and efficiently

Pricing (Cloud Version)

• Free 30-day trials 
• Free for teams under 10 members
• $3.8 per member each month for teams from 11 to 100 members; discounts will be applied when the team size increases

4. Xray

XRay, developed by Adaptavist Group, is a Jira-native plugin for test management. It is available in three versions: Cloud, and Data Center. The Cloud version offers automatic updates and cloud hosting, while Data Center provide self-hosting, greater customization, and scalability options.

Source: XRay

Testing Strategies

For manual testing, XRay emphasizes the formal testing only. It has separate areas for you to organize test cases, test plans, and test execution. Similar to TestRail, you can also conduct other simple test types and bypass the complex setup. 

For automated testing, Xray supports integration with five CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab, Bitbucket, Bamboo, Azure DevOps) and seven testing frameworks (JUnit, TestNG, Selenium, Cucumber, Robot Framework, Appium, JBehave). 

Report

Xray also supports you with three types of reports

• Test Coverage Report: tracks whether requirements are fully covered by test cases, showing the relationship between tests and requirements.
• Test Execution Report: shows the execution results of tests, including status, failure details, and links to Jira issues.
• Defect Summary Report: provides a summary of defects discovered during test execution, integrating with Jira issues for tracking and resolution.

AI Capabilities

• AI for Smart Test Execution: analyzes historical data and usage patterns to recommend the best order for test execution, prioritizing the most impactful tests first.
• Automated Test Result Analysis: analyzes automated test results and can suggest potential reasons for failures, making it easier to identify issues early in the test cycle.

Pricing (Cloud version)

• Free 30-day trials 
• $1.2 per member each month for teams under 10 members
• $7.6 per member each month for teams from 11 to 100 members; discounts will be applied when the team size increases

5. Zephyr

Zephyr, developed by SmartBear Software, is a Jira plugin test management tool. It is available in Zephyr Squad, Zephyr Scale, and Zephyr Enterprise versions. Zephyr Squad is designed for small to medium teams with basic test management features. Meanwhile, Zephyr Scale adds advanced planning, reporting, and stronger automation integrations. Zephyr Enterprise offers full enterprise-level scalability, centralized test repositories, and extensive customization for large organizations.

Source: Zephyr

Testing Strategies

For manual testing, Zephyr also focuses on structured test management. It allows teams to create test cases and test executions with separate sections. Same as TestRail and Xray, you can also make use of this feature for the less complex test types. 

For automated testing, Zephyr supports integration with five CI/CD tools (Jenkins, Bitbucket, GitHub, CircleCI, Bamboo) and seven testing frameworks (JUnit, TestNG, Selenium, Cucumber, Robot Framework, Appium, NUnit).

Report

Zephyr offers three types of reports for your team to choose from

• Test Execution Report: Tracks the execution status of test cases across test cycles, providing insights into pass/fail results.
• Test Cycle Report: Displays the progress of tests within a specific test cycle, showing execution status and defects.
• Defect Summary Report: Summarizes all defects linked to failed tests, offering centralized defect tracking in Jira.

AI Capabilities 

• AI Test Step Suggestion: suggest test steps based on your existing test cases. This feature aims to enhance test coverage and efficiency by automating part of the test creation process

Pricing (Cloud Version)

• Free 30-day trials 
• $1.0 per member each month for teams under 10 members
• $5.21 per member each month for teams from 11 to 100 members; discounts will be applied when the team size increases

 

Final thoughts

Choosing the right test management tool depends on your team’s specific requirements, scale, and workflows. Whether you’re looking for a Jira-native plugin with AI-powered test generation like AgileTest, a reporting and test case management system like TestRail, or a tool with strong CI/CD integration like QMetry, each platform offers unique features that cater to various testing needs.

By understanding the key strengths and unique features of each tool, you can select the one that best fits your testing workflow and project requirements. Whichever tool you choose, integrating a test management system will ultimately enhance your testing processes, improve collaboration, and help you deliver higher-quality software.