What QMetry costs vs TestOrchestrator
| QMetry (checked on 27 October 2026) | TestOrchestrator | |
|---|---|---|
| Published prices | No: standalone QMetry pricing is on request | Yes, on the pricing page |
| Free option | 14-day free trial; QTM4J for Jira Cloud free up to 10 users | Free plan: 5 users, 2 projects, 200 active test cases, no time limit |
| Small team | QTM4J on Jira Cloud: free for an instance of up to 10 users, plus Jira | Starter: $59/month, or $49/month billed annually, 10 users |
| Larger teams | Standalone: by request; QTM4J: paid user tiers above 10 users | Pro: $189/month for 40 users; Business through sales |
| Deployment | Cloud or Server; hosted in the EU for compliance needs | Cloud |
QMetry details are from smartbear.com/product/qmetry-test-management and the QTM4J Marketplace listing on 27 October 2026. Vendor prices change; check their pages before deciding.
At a glance
| Capability | TestOrchestrator | QMetry (from SmartBear’s site) |
|---|---|---|
| Built for | Small QA teams, self-serve | Small teams to 10K+ users |
| Compliance | Release gates on each cycle; no e-signature module | eSignature module for 21 CFR Part 11, with audit tracking of approvals |
| Exploratory testing | First-class sessions with charters, time boxes and logged findings | Not listed on its product page |
| AI | Cases drafted from an issue or pasted text, on every plan | AI test authoring, flaky test detection, defect triage and suite optimisation |
| Integrations | Jira, Linear, GitHub, Azure DevOps and Notion; MCP server | Jira, Azure DevOps, Jenkins, CircleCI, Bitbucket, GitHub; native BDD |
Where TestOrchestrator wins
- Published, flat pricing. You can see the price for your team without filling in a form.
- A Free plan with no time limit. 5 users, 2 projects and 200 active test cases.
- Same-day setup. Self-serve sign-up, no implementation project.
- Exploratory testing as a first-class surface. Sessions, charters and logged findings, counted in each cycle's release gate.
- Five trackers as AI sources. Draft test cases from a Jira, Linear, GitHub or Azure DevOps issue, or a Notion page, and link the cases back to it.
Where QMetry still wins
- Regulated industries. An eSignature module built for 21 CFR Part 11, with audit tracking of approvals.
- Deployment and data location. Cloud or Server, with EU hosting for compliance needs. TestOrchestrator is cloud only.
- Enterprise scale. SmartBear describes QMetry as scaling from small teams to 10K+ users.
- CI and automation integrations today. QMetry lists CI/CD integrations and native BDD support. TestOrchestrator's automated result upload opens in a following release.
Migrating from QMetry
- Sign up for a TestOrchestrator workspace at /signup.
- Send your QMetry export to support and we load the cases for you, or create a small collection directly in the repository.
- Connect your tracker in Integrations so existing issue links keep working.
Which one to choose
Choose TestOrchestrator
You're a small QA team that wants published, flat pricing, a Free plan to start on, and a workspace your testers can use the same day.
Choose QMetry
You run QA in a regulated or large enterprise organisation and need electronic signatures, a Server deployment or EU hosting, and an enterprise procurement process suits you.
Frequently asked questions
Is TestOrchestrator a QMetry alternative?
Yes, for small QA teams that want to start free and set up the same day. For regulated enterprise QA that needs electronic signatures, a Server deployment or 10,000-user scale, QMetry is the closer fit.
How much does QMetry cost?
QMetry Test Management did not publish prices on its pricing page on 27 October 2026; it offers a 14-day free trial, with pricing on request. Its Jira app, QMetry Test Management for Jira (QTM4J), was listed on the Atlassian Marketplace as free for Jira Cloud instances of up to 10 users, with paid user tiers above that.
QMetry vs TestOrchestrator for a 10-person team: which costs less?
On Jira Cloud, QTM4J for an instance of up to 10 users was listed as free on 27 October 2026, on top of your Jira subscription. Standalone QMetry pricing is by request. TestOrchestrator Starter covers 10 users for $59 a month, or $49 a month billed annually, with no Jira required.
QMetry vs TestRail for enterprise: where does TestOrchestrator fit?
TestOrchestrator is built for small QA teams, from Free to Pro at 40 users, with Business for larger teams through sales. If you are choosing between QMetry and TestRail for a large enterprise rollout, compare those two first; see TestRail alternative for how TestRail prices.
Can I migrate from QMetry?
Yes. There is no self-serve bulk-import screen yet: send your QMetry export to support and we load the cases into your workspace for you.