Squish
Squish automates GUI testing for desktop, web, mobile, and embedded applications.
What Squish is
Squish automates GUI testing for desktop, web, mobile, and embedded applications. It identifies interface elements by their object properties rather than by image matching or DOM scraping, which Qt says helps tests tolerate UI changes. Teams can write tests in Python, JavaScript, Ruby, Perl, or Tcl, or use Behaviour-Driven Development. The product lists support for Qt, Java, Windows, .NET, web, mobile, and embedded applications, and targets include Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, MCUs, and hybrid applications. Its AI Assistant suggests script improvements, explains failures, and analyzes Runner and Server logs. Named CI/CD integrations include Jenkins, GitLab, and Bamboo; the Jenkins plugin also supports Pipeline scripts. Squish references ISO 26262 and IEC 61508 and offers a custom Tool Qualification Kit for project and regulatory needs. Licenses are floating, user-based subscriptions whose cost depends on concurrent development environments, with limits on concurrent test executions. Pricing is on request; a free trial is available, but there is no free plan.
Good
- Supports desktop, web, mobile, and embedded testing.
- Offers Python, JavaScript, Ruby, Perl, Tcl, and BDD authoring.
- AI Assistant analyzes failures and execution logs.
- Names Jenkins, GitLab, and Bamboo integrations.
- References ISO 26262 and IEC 61508.
Watch out
- No free plan; pricing is on request.
- Licenses restrict concurrent test executions.
- License cost depends on concurrent development environments.
Who it suits
Squish suits teams automating GUI tests across platforms and technologies, including those working in safety- or quality-critical industries. It is also relevant to teams that need scripted or BDD test authoring and CI/CD integration.
Verdict
Squish covers GUI test automation across a wide range of targets and authoring approaches. Check its concurrent-use licensing limits and request pricing to assess fit.
Plans and prices
From Squish's own pricing page, checked 29 Sep 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Squish Enterprise Tester Floating License | Priced on request | All Squish features · Squish IDE · two Test Center named licenses · cross-compilation · embedded MPU and MCU testing · BDD · Standard Support |
| Squish Execution Floating License | Priced on request | Execute test cases · Standard Support |
| Squish Tester Floating License | Priced on request | All Squish features · Squish IDE · two Test Center named licenses · BDD · Standard Support |
The facts
Each one read from Squish's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- AI assistance
- The Squish AI Assistant offers script improvement suggestions, failure explanations, and analysis of Runner and Server logs.checked 29 Sep 2026
- Frameworks
- The product page lists support for Qt, Java, Windows, .NET, web, mobile, and embedded applications.checked 29 Sep 2026
- Integrations
- The product page names Jenkins, GitLab, and Bamboo as CI/CD integrations.checked 29 Sep 2026
- Intended users
- Qt describes Squish as suited to teams automating GUI testing across platforms and technologies, including safety- and quality-critical industries.checked 29 Sep 2026
- Jenkins integration
- Squish tests can run in Jenkins jobs, and the Squish plugin supports Jenkins Pipeline scripts.checked 29 Sep 2026
- License constraints
- Squish licensing uses floating user-based subscriptions, with cost based on concurrent Squish development environments and restrictions on concurrent test executions.checked 29 Sep 2026
- Object recognition
- Squish identifies UI elements through object properties rather than image matching or DOM scraping, which the product page says helps tests withstand UI changes.checked 29 Sep 2026
- Privacy and security
- Qt Group says it uses technical and organizational measures to protect personal data and that its privacy policy covers data related to product downloads and use.checked 29 Sep 2026
- Purpose
- Squish automates GUI tests for desktop, web, mobile, and embedded applications using object-based recognition and scripting.checked 29 Sep 2026
- Safety standards
- The product page references ISO 26262 and IEC 61508 and offers a custom Tool Qualification Kit for project and regulatory needs.checked 29 Sep 2026
- Support
- The listed Squish floating licenses include Standard Support.checked 29 Sep 2026
- Test authoring
- Tests can be authored using Python, JavaScript, Ruby, Perl, Tcl, or Behaviour-Driven Development.checked 29 Sep 2026
The company
- Founded
- 2006checked 28 Sep 2026
- Headquarters
- Espoo, Finlandchecked 28 Sep 2026
Where it runs
- Supported platforms
- Squish supports desktop Windows, macOS, and Linux; iOS and Android; web; embedded systems; MCUs; and hybrid applications.checked 29 Sep 2026
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