TestRail
TestRail is a web-based software platform for organizing and tracking software testing.
What TestRail is
TestRail is a web-based software platform for organizing and tracking software testing. It supports test case management and test planning, helping teams structure the cases they intend to run. Test run tracking records testing activity, while QA reporting provides a way to review results. Requirements linking connects requirements with testing work, and automation integrations let teams connect automated testing processes. API access is also available for programmatic integration. TestRail is paid software, with a 30-day trial and no free plan. It was founded in 2004 and is headquartered in Frankfurt, Germany. Its listed platform is the web, so this entry is focused on browser access rather than desktop or mobile apps. The listed capabilities cover planning, execution tracking, reporting, and links between requirements and tests, making TestRail a dedicated option for teams that need to coordinate QA activities in one system.
Good
- Manages test cases and test planning
- Tracks test runs
- Links requirements to testing
- Includes QA reporting
- Offers automation integrations and API access
Watch out
- No free plan
- Listed platform is web only
- Paid software
Who it suits
TestRail suits software teams that need to plan test cases, track runs, link work to requirements, and report on QA. It may fit teams that also need automation integrations or API access.
Verdict
TestRail brings test planning, case management, run tracking, and reporting together in a web-based product. Its 30-day trial gives prospective users a way to try it before committing to paid software.
Plans and prices
From TestRail's own pricing page, checked 9 Oct 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Essentials | $22 a month | Cloud only · up to 5 users · unlimited projects, cases, plans and runs · 100 API requests/min · annually |
| Professional | $38 a month | Cloud or on-premise · unlimited users · 50 GB storage · 180 API requests/min · on-premise requires 10+ seats and a 12-month minimum contract · annually |
| Enterprise | $78 a month | Cloud or on-premise · unlimited users · 500 GB storage · 300 API requests/min · priority support · annually |
The facts
Each one read from TestRail's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- AI data handling
- TestRail says AI inputs are processed in real time, are not retained after the response, and are not used to train LLMs.checked 9 Oct 2026
- AI features
- TestRail offers AI test case generation, AI test script generation, and AI test prioritization; every plan includes AI features and administrators can disable them.checked 9 Oct 2026
- API
- Plans include a REST API and webhooks; API rate limits are 100, 180, and 300 requests per minute for Essentials, Professional, and Enterprise respectively.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Deployment
- Essentials is cloud-only, while Professional and Enterprise can be deployed on-premise with a minimum of 10 seats and a 12-month contract.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Integrations
- The integrations page lists connections including Jira, Azure DevOps, GitHub, Jenkins, CircleCI, Cypress, Selenium, and test frameworks.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- TestRail centralizes test cases, defects, manual and automated results, and reporting to show test coverage and release risk.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Security
- TestRail states that it is SOC 2 and ISO 27001 certified on all plans; Enterprise adds SSO, MFA, audit logs, and project-level admin controls.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Support
- Enterprise includes priority support, and the separately described Concierge Service includes priority 24/5 support with a 1-hour SLA.checked 9 Oct 2026
The company
- Company
- Gurock Software GmbH is identified as TestRail’s maker and is described as headquartered in Frankfurt, with additional offices in Dublin, Austin, and Houston.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Founded
- The company says Gurock Software GmbH was founded in 2004.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Headquarters
- Frankfurt, Germanychecked 28 Sep 2026
Money
- Planning and execution
- Teams can create test plans, assign work, track execution in real time, and support scripted, exploratory, manual, or automated testing.checked 9 Oct 2026
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