Aqua

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Introduction

aqua cloud is an AI-powered test management platform from aqua cloud GmbH. Its site promises structured QA, full visibility and traceability, and a centralised hub for manual and automated tests, available as secure cloud or on-premises deployment.

The product combines test management, requirements management, bug tracking, user acceptance testing and automation management. aqua’s site highlights two-way real-time Jira sync, flexible reporting, deep customisation, a Capture tool for bug reporting, and 14+ third-party integrations plus a REST API (with listed integrations such as Jira, Jenkins, Confluence, JMeter, Azure DevOps, SoapUI and Ranorex). It emphasises heavily regulated industries such as banking, insurance, medical and government.

In the quality loop aqua sits at the release and CI gate stage as an ALM-style hub linking requirements, tests and defects.

Features

1. Test and requirements management: Manage requirements, test cases and test plans together.
2. aqua AI: AI-assisted test creation and analysis.
3. Jira two-way sync: Real-time synchronisation with Jira.
4. Capture: Visual bug reporting with screenshots and recordings.
5. Cloud or on-premises: Secure cloud, private cloud or on-premises deployment.
6. Integrations and API: 14+ integrations and a REST API.

Pros

1. Regulated-industry focus: Traceability and deployment options suit audits.
2. Published per-licence prices: Licence prices are shown on the pricing page.

Cons

1. Euro pricing per licence: Full licences cost more than many SMB tools.
2. Breadth can mean complexity: ALM-style scope takes longer to configure.

Usage and Links (Example)

Request a demo or trial, import requirements and tests, connect Jira, and run test cycles with results and defects linked back to requirements. Use the REST API to bring in automation results.

Before rolling it out widely, pilot it with one team: import a realistic set of existing tests, run a full cycle with real testers, connect your issue tracker, and check that the reports answer the questions your release manager asks.

Pricing

At the time of review the pricing page listed requirements management and test management licences at €89 per month billed annually (€119 monthly), a Test Runner licence at €19 per month annually (€29 monthly), and a private cloud or on-premises option from €99 per month. See site for current pricing.

Recommended for?

• Banks, insurers, medical and government teams with traceability needs
• Teams that need on-premises test management
• Organisations combining requirements and test management

Conclusion

aqua cloud is a capable ALM-style test management platform with strong traceability and deployment flexibility, aimed particularly at regulated industries.