SoapUI Vs ReadyAPI popular tools for testing web services and APIs

SoapUI Vs ReadyAPI are two popular tools for testing web services and APIs. In this blog post, we will compare SoapUI vs ReadyAPI and look at some examples of how they work.

SoapUI

SoapUI is an open-source tool for API testing that was initially designed for testing SOAP (Simple Object Access Protocol) web services. However, it can also be used for testing REST (Representational State Transfer) APIs. SoapUI provides a user-friendly interface for creating and running tests, and it also allows developers to write custom scripts in Groovy.

ReadyAPI

ReadyAPI is a commercial tool for API testing that includes several features for testing, validating and documenting REST and SOAP web services. ReadyAPI includes several tools for API testing, including SoapUI, LoadUI, and Secure. ReadyAPI also includes advanced reporting and collaboration features.

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Comparison

Now let’s look at some of the differences between SoapUI and ReadyAPI:

	SoapUI	ReadyAPI
Purpose	API testing	Advanced API testing and management
Ease of use	Can be complex for beginners	User-friendly interface
Scripting	Uses Groovy scripting language	Uses Groovy scripting language and also allows scripting in Javascript
Test Automation	Supports automated testing	Supports automated testing
Reporting	Limited reporting features	Advanced reporting features
Security testing	Not included	Includes advanced security testing features
Load testing	Not included	Includes advanced load testing features
API mocking	Not included	Includes API mocking features
Collaboration	Not included	Includes advanced collaboration features

As you can see, ReadyAPI includes several additional features and support compared to the open-source version of SoapUI. ReadyAPI is an ideal tool for advanced API testing and management, and it includes features such as security testing, load testing, and API mocking. ReadyAPI also includes advanced reporting and collaboration features.

Examples

Let’s take a look at some examples of how SoapUI and ReadyAPI work.

We’ll start with a simple SoapUI test:

1. Create a new SoapUI project and add a new REST Request test case.
2. Enter the URL of the REST API endpoint you want to test.
3. Add any necessary headers and parameters.
4. Use the Assertions tab to define the assertions you want to make.
5. Run the test and view the results.

Now let’s look at a similar test using ReadyAPI:

1. Create a new ReadyAPI project and add a new REST Request test case.
2. Enter the URL of the REST API endpoint you want to test.
3. Add any necessary headers and parameters.
4. Use the Assertions tab to define the assertions you want to make.
5. Add a Load Test to the project to test the API under high load.
6. Use the Security Test feature to identify any security vulnerabilities.
7. Use the API Mocking feature to simulate the API behavior during development.
8. Run the test and view the results.

SoapUI and ReadyAPI are both powerful tools for testing web services and APIs. ReadyAPI includes several additional features and support compared to the open-source version of SoapUI, including security testing, load testing, and API mocking. ReadyAPI also includes advanced reporting and collaboration features. Ultimately, the choice between SoapUI and ReadyAPI will depend on your specific needs and budget. If you require advanced features such as security testing and load testing, ReadyAPI may be the better choice. However, if you’re on a budget or have simple testing needs, SoapUI is an excellent option.