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expecco

by eXept Software AG · Since 1996
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Quick facts
VendoreXept Software AG
Year launched1996
StatusActive
LocationeXept Software AG, Pleidelsheimer Str. 29, 74321 Bietigheim-Bissingen, Germany
Countries servedGlobal
Languages2
IntegrationsN/A
Free tierNO
Free trialNO
Contact salesYES

About expecco

expecco is a powerhouse framework for companies dealing with complex, multi-layered environments where software interacts directly with physical hardware or legacy databases.

expecco is a powerhouse framework for companies dealing with complex, multi-layered environments where software interacts directly with physical hardware or legacy databases. Its primary strength is its hybrid graphical interface—by representing test cases as clear UML activity diagrams, it bridges the gap between technical coders and non-technical domain experts. This makes QA a collaborative effort. While the upfront costs, strict license update policies, and sheer complexity make it excessive for lightweight web apps, it is an unparalleled and audit-proof choice for mission-critical industries like automotive, defense, and medical devices.

Pros & Cons

Pros
  • Extremely robust reporting engine that auto-archives screenshots and logs, meeting strict medical and automotive compliance criteria.
  • Centralized block updates mean rewriting a step once automatically fixes it across hundreds of tests.
  • Unique ability to bridge software-only components with complex physical, embedded, and IoT hardware components in one test run.
Cons
  • Designed for complex, heterogeneous environments, making it overkill for simple web-only applications.
  • Failing to buy the annual Update Service triggers an 80% list-price penalty fee to rejoin later
  • Modeling tests as UML activity diagrams requires an initial paradigm shift for teams used to standard scripting frameworks.

Features

Key features

Cross-Technology Test Automation

Test GUI, web, mobile, embedded systems, and SAP in a single test run.

Graphical Test Development

Create and modify test scenarios using UML activity diagrams and drag-and-drop function blocks, accessible to non-programmers.

End-to-End Testing

Access all system components to conduct reliable end-to-end tests across different operating systems like Linux and Windows.

Maximum Reusability

Create functional modules once and reuse them across all test projects, minimizing maintenance effort.

Audit-Proof Reporting

Automatically generates and archives detailed test reports in formats like PDF, HTML, XML, and CSV after each test run.

Additional features

Continuous Integration

Integrate test automation throughout the entire product development cycle.

Mobile Device Testing

Supports full remote access and deep control for testing Android and iOS applications.

Web Testing

Automate web tests across different browsers using Selenium RC and WebDriver.

Embedded System Testing

Directly control hardware interfaces and bus systems such as CAN, MOST, and USB.

SAP Testing

Communicate directly with SAP GUI via eCATT to map and test real business processes.

UI Testing

Provides a uniform basis for testing various UI technologies including Java (Swing, SWT), .NET, and Qt.

Extensible with Plugins

The modular base system can be expanded with plugins for specific technologies and individual needs.

Node.js and Python Integration

Use published Node.js and Python modules directly within expecco tests.

Pricing

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Countries & Languages

Global
Countries served
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Interface languages
3
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Interface languages

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