Azure Test Plans
8.1#1 in artifact repository softwareFrom $6 a monthFree planWebAPIExtensionLinux
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HCL DevOps Loop
5.3#24 in devops platformsWebAPISelf-hosted
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| Fact | Azure Test Plans | HCL DevOps Loop |
|---|---|---|
| Integrations | Azure DevOps exposes integrations with GitHub, Docker, Slack, Sentry and more through its Marketplace extension ecosystem. | AI provider integrations include OpenAI, Azure OpenAI, Claude Desktop, Gemini, IBM watsonx and Ollama; only one provider can be active at a time. |
| Purpose | Azure Test Plans provides planned manual and exploratory testing tools for apps. | HCL DevOps Loop connects software planning, coding, testing, releasing, deployment and measurement in a continuous feedback loop. |
Azure Test Plans plans
- Basic + Test Plans$52 a month
- StakeholdersFree
- Stakeholders (Free)Free
- Basic$6 a month
HCL DevOps Loop plans
- EssentialPriced on request
- PremiumPriced on request
- StandardPriced on request
Pick Azure Test Plans if…
Azure DevOps teams needing connected test traceability; Teams conducting manual, exploratory and UAT workflows; Organizations requiring hosted or self-hosted deployment
Pick HCL DevOps Loop if…
It suits enterprise teams managing the full DevOps lifecycle with visibility and governance. Organizations can deploy it in cloud, Kubernetes, or air-gapped environments.