The Qase Alternative with Shared Steps Versioning and AI Without the Add-On
Qase nails the modern TCM look but charges per user, ships AI as a paid add-on, and uses always-latest Shared Steps. Testably matches the UX and fixes all three.
Qase has rightly earned a strong reputation for modern UX in test management — clean information architecture, fast keyboard navigation, polished test case editing. Two limits show up as teams grow. First, the pricing model is per-user, starting at roughly $25 per seat on the Startup plan. A 20-person QA team pays around $500 per month on Qase Startup before adding AI. Second, Qase AI is sold as a paid add-on, not bundled with the base subscription. Third, Qase Shared Steps use an always-latest model: editing a shared step propagates to every test case instantly, with no version pinning, diff, or bulk update preview. For teams running mature regression suites, that lack of version control is the highest-risk gap. Testably keeps Qase's modern UX bet and addresses the three structural limits. Pricing is flat-rate ($19 / $49 / $99 / Enterprise). AI test case generation is included on every paid plan starting at $19 per month. Shared Steps version pinning, side-by-side diffs, bulk updates, and run-level snapshots are part of the base offering — the same is true for unlimited Requirements Traceability and Jira two-way sync. Migration is a CSV export and a field map; most teams complete it in under an hour.
Why Teams Are Leaving Qase
The pain points that drive QA teams to switch.
01
Per-user pricing scales linearly
At 10 testers, ~$250/mo on Startup. At 20, ~$500/mo — before adding the AI add-on or upgrading to Business.
02
AI is a paid add-on, not bundled
Qase AI ships as a separate paid add-on. Total cost includes both the base subscription and the AI line item.
03
Always-latest Shared Steps
Editing a shared step changes every test case instantly. No version pinning, no diff preview, no bulk update flow.
04
No run-level step snapshots
If a Shared Step is edited mid-run, executed cases become disconnected from the steps that produced their results.
05
Key integrations gated by plan
Slack notifications, CI/CD integration, and RTM are gated to Business and above.
Why Teams Pick Testably Instead
The five things you get when you switch from Qase.
01
Flat-rate team pricing
$99/mo Professional supports up to 20 testers. ~5× cheaper than Qase Startup at the same headcount.
02
AI on every paid plan — no add-on
Generate test cases from text, Jira issues, or exploratory sessions. Included starting at $19/mo Hobby.
03
Shared Steps with version pinning
Pin Shared Step versions per test case. See side-by-side diffs. Bulk update when newer versions are published.
04
Run-level step snapshots
Executed cases freeze their step snapshot. Un-executed cases pull the latest. Run integrity preserved.
05
Jira sync and RTM on all plans (and Hobby)
Native Jira two-way sync ships on Free. Unlimited RTM on Hobby and above.
Feature Comparison
Testably vs Qase, side by side.
| Feature | Testably | Qase |
|---|---|---|
| Free tier | 1 project · 100 TCs | 1 project · 3 members · 500 TCs |
| 14-day Starter trial (no card) | Yes | Trial only |
| Test case management | Yes | Yes |
| Shared Steps with version pinning | Yes | Always-latest |
| Side-by-side step diff & bulk update | Yes | No |
| Run-level step snapshots | Yes | No |
| AI test case generation | Built-in, all paid plans | Paid add-on |
| Requirements Traceability (RTM) | Hobby+ unlimited | Business+ only |
| Jira two-way sync | All plans | Paid plans only |
| CI/CD integration | Professional+ | Business+ only |
| Slack & Teams notifications | Hobby+ | Business+ only |
| Flat-rate team pricing | Yes | No |
| Exploratory testing | Yes | Yes |
Last updated: May 2026. Feature availability may vary by plan.
Pricing Comparison
Testably's flat-rate plans vs Qase's pricing.
| Plan | Testably | Qase |
|---|---|---|
| Free | $0/mo 1 project · 2 members · 100 TCs | $0/mo 1 project · 3 members · 500 TCs |
| Hobby | $19/mo 3 projects · 5 members · RTM unlimited | N/A No equivalent plan |
| Small team (5) | $49/mo Starter · Up to 5 members | ~$125/mo $25/user × 5 (Startup) |
| Mid team (10) | $99/mo Professional · Up to 20 members | ~$250/mo $25/user × 10 (Startup) |
| Large team (20) | $99/mo Professional · Up to 20 members | ~$500/mo $25/user × 20 (Startup) |
| Enterprise (21–50) | $249/mo Enterprise S | Custom Contact sales required |
| Enterprise (51–100) | $499/mo Enterprise M | Custom Contact sales required |
| Enterprise (100+) | Custom Enterprise L | Custom Contact sales required |
Prices as of May 2026. See Qase's official site for the latest pricing.
Move from Qase to Testably in under an hour
Supported import formats: CSV (UTF-8) · Excel (.xlsx) · Testably API
01
Export Qase test cases
In Qase (Startup plan and above), export test cases as CSV. Include custom fields, tags, and Jira issue links.
02
Map Qase fields to Testably fields
Use the field mapping table below. Qase Suites become Testably Test Suites; Qase Runs become Test Runs.
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Import into Testably
Open the target project in Testably, choose "Import → CSV", upload, and confirm the mapping.
04
Reconnect Jira
Add the Jira Cloud integration in Testably (all plans, including Free). Original Jira keys re-link automatically.
05
Drop the AI add-on
Once your team is on Testably, you no longer need the Qase AI add-on subscription. Cancel on the renewal date.
View field mapping table
| Qase field | Testably field | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Case ID | Test Case ID | Original Qase ID preserved as external reference. |
| Title | Title | — |
| Steps (Action / Expected) | Steps | — |
| Suite | Test Suite (folder) | — |
| Priority | Priority | — |
| Severity | Severity (Tag) | — |
| Tags | Tags | — |
| Jira / Linear / GitHub issue | Linked Issues (via integration) | — |
| Run | Test Run | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
I like Qase's UX. Will Testably feel like a regression?
No. Testably optimizes for the same modern UX bet — fast keyboard navigation, clean test case editing, minimal chrome. The difference is the structural features below: flat-rate pricing, AI bundled with every paid plan, and Shared Steps version pinning.
How do I migrate from Qase?
Export your Qase test cases as CSV (Qase Startup and above support CSV export), map fields, import into Testably, and verify on a sample regression run. Most teams complete migration in under an hour.
Do I really get AI without an add-on?
Yes. AI test case generation is included on every Testably paid plan starting at $19/mo Hobby. There is no separate AI line item.
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