Crowdtesting Built for Real-World Software Releases
Applause's community of 1.5 million digital testing experts and end users validates your software across any device, region and language — and it’s all managed end-to-end within your current QA systems.
Leading brands trust Applause for functional testing, payment testing, accessibility testing, localization, AI/ML validation and more.
"To have access to hundreds of QA testers without building an in-house lab is a huge benefit. For the cost of one QA staffer, you get to work with hundreds of testers in the wild – there is no way you can get that kind of feedback from one tester on your team."
Mona Soni
Director of Engineering @ Dow Jones Business & Financial
Keep Bugs Out of Your Software Releases
70% of QA teams report limited ability to test software feature releases pre-launch.
Internal limitations lead to critical bugs discovered in production, frustrated users and costly hotfixes that could have been prevented.
Production Bugs
Critical issues discovered after release impact user experience and business operations.
Resource Constraints
Limited QA team capacity cannot keep pace with development velocity.
Global Coverage Gaps
Testing across devices, languages and regions requires massive infrastructure.
Quality vs. Speed
Pressure to release fast often compromises thorough quality assurance.
How Does Crowdtesting With Applause Scale Your QA Process?
We employ a fully managed approach that integrates seamlessly with your existing SDLC, delivering comprehensive testing coverage without disrupting your workflow.
Test Design and Configuration
We work with your team to define test objectives, acceptance criteria and target environments. Our platform integrates with your existing tools – Jira, GitHub, Azure DevOps, TestRail and others – to maintain continuity in your development workflow.
- Define test scope and success criteria
- Configure device/OS/browser matrix
- Set geographic and demographic parameters
Optional AI-Powered Tester Matching
Our machine learning algorithms can assemble optimal testing teams from our community based on device ownership, location, language, industry expertise and testing specializations.
They use your app the same way your customers do – on their own devices, in their own environments. This lets you:
- Validate functionality across browsers, operating systems, devices and geographies
- Catch issues traditional automation misses, especially related to payments, accessibility, localization and UX
- Scale testing up or down based on release cycles, without adding headcount
Parallel Test Execution
Tests execute simultaneously across multiple devices, platforms and geographic locations.
Real users with real devices provide authentic feedback on functionality, usability and performance under actual usage conditions.
- Concurrent multi-platform execution
- Real-world network and device conditions
- Live monitoring and progress tracking
Triaged Results and Integration
Applause fully manages the process: test case creation, execution and reporting. Results are automatically triaged, categorized and integrated into your existing bug tracking systems. Detailed reports include reproduction steps, device specifications, screenshots and severity assessments – delivered directly to your development workflow.
- Automated severity classification
- Direct integration with development tools
- Comprehensive documentation and evidence
Seamless Integrations Ad Speed and Scalabilty
Our fully managed approach dovetails seamlessly with your existing systems and processes. And, our award-winning platform integrates with all standard software within your SDLC – powering the automated delivery of testing results, quickly and directly into your systems.
TestRail
Applause API
Jira
GitHub
Azure
Redmine
PivotalTracker
Rally
YouTrack
Slack
Webhooks
Okta
JumpCloud
OneLogin
Ping Identity
The Applause Difference: Proven Results at Scale
When the world's top brands need to release digital products globally, they choose Applause.
Our fully managed crowdtesting solutions deliver unparalleled coverage and measurable results.
150%
More Releases per Year
36%
Faster Testing Cycles
70%
Gains in Efficiency
600%
ROI Earned
What Our Repeat Partners Say About Applause Crowdtesting
“The main advantage of Applause is the [crowdtesting] community, which allows us to have testers around several countries using local devices.”
Christine
Digital Manager
TraceTV
“Applause is like our right-hand man during UATs, which helps us enormously.”
Vincent Gastallier
Web Product Manager
Le Bon Marché
How the Crowdtesting QA Approach Makes a Difference for Global Brands
Trusted by the World's Leading Brands Across Industries
Don’t Let Limited Capacity, Coverage or Expertise Hold You Back
Applause can help you deliver high-quality apps, devices and experiences that all your users will love — on time, at scale. Contact us today to learn how our real-world testing can help you achieve your business goals.