Azure Test Plans
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Rally Software
6.4#7 in application lifecycle management softwareFree planFree planWebAPISelf-hosted
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| Fact | Azure Test Plans | Rally Software |
|---|---|---|
| API | Public REST endpoints use dev.azure.com organization URLs and versioned _apis paths; the Test Plans API includes plan listing and requires the vso.test scope for read access. | Broadcom documentation describes Rally’s Web Services API and API keys for Rally SaaS; API keys are not supported on-premises. |
| Compliance | Azure DevOps lists ISO 27001:2022, ISO 27018:2019, ISO 26262:2023, HIPAA, BAA, EU Model Clauses, SOC 1 Type 2 and SOC 2 Type 2 among its certifications or commitments. | Broadcom’s SOC page lists Rally Software (SaaS) as in scope for SOC 1, SOC 2, and SOC 3 reports. |
| Integrations | Azure DevOps exposes integrations with GitHub, Docker, Slack, Sentry and more through its Marketplace extension ecosystem. | Rally integrates with Clarity and third-party tools through ValueOps ConnectALL, including ITSM, DevOps, Jira, PPM, DPM/SPM, and collaboration tools. |
| Purpose | Azure Test Plans provides planned manual and exploratory testing tools for apps. | Rally helps organizations plan, prioritize, manage, track, and measure work to deliver customer value. |
| Reporting | The product includes configurable test charts, progress reports, a Test Runs hub, dashboard widgets and Analytics-based reporting. | Rally provides real-time enterprise reporting and metrics including team burndown, velocity, productivity, responsiveness, and quality. |
| 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. | Broadcom’s Rally SaaS privacy notice lists access controls, encryption at rest and in transit, and change logging among its privacy-enhancing measures. |
Azure Test Plans plans
- Basic + Test Plans$52 a month
- Stakeholders (Free)Free
- BasicFree
- StakeholdersFree
- Basic$6 a month
Rally Software plans
- Rally Starter EditionFree
Pick Azure Test Plans if…
It suits teams that need to plan and trace manual, scripted, or exploratory app tests, particularly those using Azure Pipelines. Teams relying on cloud-based load testing should note that this service is deprecated.
Pick Rally Software if…
Rally suits organizations coordinating agile delivery and product development across multiple teams and programs. Its portfolio planning and enterprise reporting are aimed at organizations managing work against strategic objectives.