UFT One
Micro Focus's enterprise automation platform for desktop, web, mobile, and API testing. The legacy standard for enterprise QA.
Overview
UFT One (Unified Functional Testing), formerly HP QuickTest Professional (QTP), is an enterprise test automation platform owned by OpenText (formerly Micro Focus). It supports desktop, web, mobile, and API testing with a keyword-driven and script-based (VBScript) approach. UFT One is particularly strong for legacy enterprise applications — SAP, Oracle, Siebel, and mainframe terminals.
UFT One is the most expensive and comprehensive test automation tool on the market. It is typically found in large enterprises with long histories of Micro Focus tooling and complex application portfolios.
What it's used for
UFT One is the right choice when:
- Legacy enterprise applications: SAP, Oracle, Siebel, and mainframe automation.
- Multi-technology testing: Desktop, web, mobile, and API in one platform.
- Enterprise governance required: Professional support, compliance, and audit trails.
- Existing Micro Focus ecosystem: Integration with ALM Octane and LoadRunner.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Broadest technology support of any automation tool
- Strong legacy application support (SAP, Oracle, mainframe)
- Professional support and enterprise SLAs
- Keyword-driven tests accessible to non-programmers
- Integration with ALM Octane for test management
Cons
- Extremely expensive — enterprise licensing only
- Windows-only for test development
- VBScript is outdated compared to modern languages
- Heavy resource requirements
- Smaller talent pool — fewer professionals know UFT than Selenium
Platforms & Integrations
UFT One runs on Windows. It supports web browsers, Windows desktop apps, mobile devices, and terminal emulators.
Pricing
| Tier | Cost | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Enterprise | Custom | All modules, professional services, dedicated support |
NZ Context
UFT One is used by a small number of large NZ enterprises with legacy systems and existing Micro Focus contracts. It is rarely seen in NZ startups or modern SaaS companies. For NZ professionals, UFT One skills are valuable but niche — opportunities are limited to large enterprises with significant automation budgets.
Alternatives
- TestComplete — More affordable alternative with similar desktop/web/mobile coverage.
- Tosca — Modern enterprise alternative with model-based testing.
- Selenium + other tools — Free stack for web testing. Requires assembly.