TestLink alternative
A hosted alternative to TestLink
TestLinkPro is not TestLink. It’s an independent, separately built product, not affiliated with the TestLink open-source project. If you like TestLink’s structure but not running a PHP server, read on.
TestLink is good at what it does
TestLink is free (GPL-2.0), self-hosted and has been used by QA teams for many years. It covers test specifications, test plans, builds, requirements and reports.
If you need zero licence cost, full control of the server, or an air-gapped install, TestLink (or Kiwi TCMS) is a sensible choice, and TestLinkPro, which is cloud only, isn’t.
Why teams look for an alternative
- Someone has to install, patch, back up and upgrade the server.
- The interface shows its age. Newer tools are faster for day-to-day runs.
- Connecting CI results and modern trackers takes custom work.
What TestLinkPro does differently
| TestLink | TestLinkPro | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | Free licence; you pay for hosting and admin time | Free for 5 users; $19/month flat for 10 |
| Hosting | You run it | Hosted at Hetzner, Germany (EU), nightly backups |
| CI results | Via API or custom scripts | Upload JUnit, TestNG, Playwright, Allure and 6 more formats with one curl call (Starter and up) |
| Issue trackers | Built-in connectors | Jira and ClickUp on Starter, plus 13 more trackers on Team |
| Requirements | Yes | Yes: RTM on every plan, Excel/CSV export |
| AI | No | AI browser test runs and bring-your-own-key test drafts |
| On-premise | Yes | No: cloud only |
TestLink facts from testlink.org and the TestLinkOpenSourceTRMS GitHub repository, checked 11 October 2026. TestLink is a trademark of its respective owners.
Moving from TestLink
Export your test cases to Excel or CSV and bring them in with the Excel importer, which works on every plan, including Free. If your pipeline already produces TestLink JSON results, the CI upload accepts that format too (Starter and up). See integrations for every supported format.
TestLink alternative: questions
Is TestLinkPro the paid version of TestLink?
No. It’s a different product from a different team, with no affiliation to the TestLink open-source project.
Is TestLinkPro open source?
No. If you need open source, use TestLink or Kiwi TCMS.
Can I self-host TestLinkPro?
Not today. It’s cloud only, hosted in the EU.
How do I move my test cases from TestLink?
Export your test cases to Excel or CSV and use the Excel importer, which works on every plan, including Free.
See it with your own test cases
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