What is the best automation tool for Android testing?

This list targets Android app automation testing tools.

1) Appium

What it offers:

• Android, iOS, Windows, and Firefox OS platforms
• Open source
• No need to recompile app
• Supports cross-platform application testing

How much does it cost?

It’s free. Completely free

What are its biggest strengths?

• Versatility across languages and testing systems
• Huge open-source community for advice and support

2) Robotium

What it offers:

• Android
• Open source
• Supports both native and hybrid apps

How much does it cost?

It’s free

What are it’s biggest strengths?

• It’s quick
• It can do several different tests at once
• The tests are robust

3)Kobitan

What it offers:

• Cloud-based system built via open source
• Can run both manual and automated tests
• Movement logs, charges, screen captures and metadata are all automatically created

How much does it cost?

It’s free, although you can upgrade for between $50 and $300 per month.

What are its biggest strengths?

• It allows you to test on real devices
• It lets you do manual as well as automated tests
• Continuous updates mean users are always ahead of the curve

4)Ranorex

What it offers:

• Android and iOS
• Cross-browser and cross-device testing for iOS as well as Android devices
• Simple integration with CI servers, issue tracking tools, etc
• You can also integrate Jira with Ranorex Studio
• Ranorex Recorder, Code Editor, Automation helpers, and other useful tools

How much does it cost?

Free demo. Upgrade from €2,290 to €3,990

What are its biggest strengths?

• It’s really simple to use – you don’t need to be a veteran tester or programmer

5)Calabash

What it offers:

• Access to the Xamarin Test Cloud
• Cucumber automation
• Open-source development

How much does it cost?

Basically, it’s free.

What are its biggest strengths?

• It lets you access the Xamarin Test Cloud and its hundreds of devices
• It supports plenty of different programming languages
• You can write your tests in plain English using Cucumber automation