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Qase vs qTest:Which is more popular?

In September 2026, qTest had more branded searches than Qase among test management tools worldwide. qTest had about 12,700 branded searches, while Qase had 9,900. qTest made up 18.7% of all test management tool searches we track, and Qase accounted for 14.6%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about test management tools, Qase appeared in four of the five answers and qTest in three. Qase was mentioned before qTest in every answer that named either.

Among test management tools worldwide in September 2026

Who do people search for more?

qTest, about 28% more searches than Qase

qTest 12.7K searchesQase 9.9K searches

Who does AI mention more?

Qase, mentioned in 4 of 5 answers, qTest in 3

Qase in 4 of 5qTest in 3 of 5

Who does AI recommend more?

Qase, named ahead of qTest in 4 of 4 answers

Qase first in 4qTest never first

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Top test management tools in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Qase was mentioned in four out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. qTest was mentioned in three out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Qase was listed before qTest in every answer that named either.

Most recommended by AI

Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.

  1. TestRail1st
  2. Xray2nd
  3. Qase3rd
  4. Zephyr4th
  5. Testmo5th
  6. PractiTest6th
  7. qTest7th
  8. Testiny8th

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

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5 answers

Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 21, 2026.

Is Qase or qTest more popular in search?

This chart shows how often people search Google for Qase and qTest 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.

Qase and qTest among test management tools worldwide, by month

Share of searches by month for qTest, Qase. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of searches table
MonthTestRailqTestQaseXrayZephyrTestmoTestinyPractiTest
Oct 202539.3%18.4%11.7%13.6%6.1%5.2%2.8%2.8%
Nov 202541.2%19.2%12.3%11.6%5.3%4.5%3%3%
Dec 202541%19.2%12.2%11.9%6.1%4.4%2.4%2.9%
Jan 202641.6%16%12.4%14.4%5.2%5.6%2.4%2.4%
Feb 202640%18.8%11.9%13.8%5.5%5.3%2.3%2.3%
Mar 202639.4%18.5%11.7%13.6%6.3%5.3%2.8%2.3%
Apr 202636.8%21.1%13.3%13.1%5.6%4.9%2.6%2.6%
May 202638.5%18.2%14%12.8%5.9%5.2%2.7%2.7%
Jun 202634.1%19.7%15.1%14.3%5.7%5.6%2.9%2.5%
Jul 202635.8%20.5%13%12.6%5.9%5.8%3.8%2.6%
Aug 202636.5%20.8%13.2%12.4%5.4%5.9%3.1%2.6%
Sep 202640.1%18.7%14.6%11.6%5.5%4.3%2.8%2.4%

How has the Qase and qTest comparison changed over the last 12 months?

3 findings
  • qTest was ahead of Qase in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Qase’s share of searches among test management tools worldwide moved from 11.7% to 14.6%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 9.9K.
  • 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.

How did search popularity change for test management tools worldwide in September 2026?

2 changes
  1. In September 2026, Qase gained share of searches among test management tools worldwide, from 13.2% to 14.6%.

  2. In September 2026, qTest lost share of searches among test management tools worldwide, from 20.8% to 18.7%.

How are branded searches counted?

6 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Qase’s and qTest’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.

Qase

1 branded search term

  • qase

qTest

5 branded search terms

  • qtest
  • qtest app
  • qtest software
  • qtest test management
  • tricentis qtest

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