qTest vs TestRail:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, TestRail had more branded searches than qTest among test management tools worldwide. TestRail had about 27,200 branded searches, while qTest had 12,700. TestRail made up 40.1% of all test management tool searches we track, and qTest accounted for 18.7%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about test management tools, TestRail appeared in all five answers and qTest in three. TestRail was mentioned before qTest in every answer.
Who do people search for more?
TestRail, about 2 searches for every 1 for qTest
Who does AI mention more?
TestRail, mentioned in every answer we collected
Who does AI recommend more?
TestRail, named ahead of qTest in every answer
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Top test management tools in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, TestRail appeared in all five answers. qTest was mentioned in three out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. TestRail was listed before qTest in every answer.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- TestRail5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Xray5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Qase4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Zephyr4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
qTest3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Testmo3 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
PractiTest3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Testiny2 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about test management tools
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which test management tool should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best test management tools?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best test management tool for qa team?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“test management tool”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“test case management software”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 21, 2026.
Is qTest or TestRail more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for qTest and TestRail by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all eight test management tools we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for TestRail, qTest. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | TestRail | qTest | Qase | Xray | Zephyr | Testmo | Testiny | PractiTest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 39.3% | 18.4% | 11.7% | 13.6% | 6.1% | 5.2% | 2.8% | 2.8% |
| Nov 2025 | 41.2% | 19.2% | 12.3% | 11.6% | 5.3% | 4.5% | 3% | 3% |
| Dec 2025 | 41% | 19.2% | 12.2% | 11.9% | 6.1% | 4.4% | 2.4% | 2.9% |
| Jan 2026 | 41.6% | 16% | 12.4% | 14.4% | 5.2% | 5.6% | 2.4% | 2.4% |
| Feb 2026 | 40% | 18.8% | 11.9% | 13.8% | 5.5% | 5.3% | 2.3% | 2.3% |
| Mar 2026 | 39.4% | 18.5% | 11.7% | 13.6% | 6.3% | 5.3% | 2.8% | 2.3% |
| Apr 2026 | 36.8% | 21.1% | 13.3% | 13.1% | 5.6% | 4.9% | 2.6% | 2.6% |
| May 2026 | 38.5% | 18.2% | 14% | 12.8% | 5.9% | 5.2% | 2.7% | 2.7% |
| Jun 2026 | 34.1% | 19.7% | 15.1% | 14.3% | 5.7% | 5.6% | 2.9% | 2.5% |
| Jul 2026 | 35.8% | 20.5% | 13% | 12.6% | 5.9% | 5.8% | 3.8% | 2.6% |
| Aug 2026 | 36.5% | 20.8% | 13.2% | 12.4% | 5.4% | 5.9% | 3.1% | 2.6% |
| Sep 2026 | 40.1% | 18.7% | 14.6% | 11.6% | 5.5% | 4.3% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
How has the qTest and TestRail comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- TestRail was ahead of qTest in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, qTest’s share of searches among test management tools worldwide moved from 18.4% to 18.7%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 15.6K to 12.7K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, TestRail’s share of searches among test management tools worldwide moved from 39.3% to 40.1%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 33.3K to 27.2K.
How did search popularity change for test management tools worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, TestRail gained share of searches among test management tools worldwide, from 36.5% to 40.1%.
In September 2026, qTest lost share of searches among test management tools worldwide, from 20.8% to 18.7%.
How are branded searches counted?
10 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using qTest’s and TestRail’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
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