If you’re using open-source test automation tools like Selenium or Appium, you’ve probably seen the benefits—flexibility, community support and no upfront costs. But as your business scales, you might also be running into frustrating limitations:
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- Lack of compatibility on systems and platforms you’re testing on
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- Complex integrations slowing you down
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- Security concerns in regulated industries
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- Hidden costs—more engineers, more developers, more maintenance, more time
At a certain point, open-source stops being a cost-saving advantage and starts becoming a bottleneck to growth. If that sounds familiar, it’s time to future-proof your automation—without losing the flexibility you need. That’s where T-Plan comes in.
The Hidden Costs & Risks of Open-Source
Many teams stick with open-source tools because they seem like the most flexible, low-cost option. But when you’re scaling fast, the cracks start to show.
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- High Maintenance & Constant Fixed
Open-source tools require constant up keep—every code change means reworking test scripts. Without official support, your team spends more time fixing and waiting for tests than improving coverage.
- High Maintenance & Constant Fixed
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- Security & Compliance Challenges
Cloud-based open-source tools can pose compliance risks in finance, healthcare, and government sectors. If your automation isn’t running on-premise, you may be exposing sensitive data.
- Security & Compliance Challenges
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- No Visual UI Validation
Most open-source tools only validate code, not what the user actually sees. Visual bugs—misaligned elements, missing buttons, or broken layouts—go undetected.
- No Visual UI Validation
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- No Dedicated Support or Development
Who do you call when something breaks? Open-source projects don’t have official support teams. Your developers spend hours searching forums for fixes as none are available in the forums instead of focusing on strategic work.
- No Dedicated Support or Development
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- Scaling Becomes Expensive
Open-source seems free, but costs add up:
– Hiring specialists to maintain and customise the tool
– Expensive third-party plugins for missing features
– Infrastructure costs to keep tests running smoothly
- Scaling Becomes Expensive
At a certain point, it’s no longer about cost—it’s about efficiency and long-term stability.
T-Plan: A Smarter Alternative That Scales With You
Unlike open-source tools, T-Plan gives you the flexibility you need—without the risks.
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- Works Across All Platforms – Web, desktop, mobile, and legacy systems.
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- Image-Based UI Testing – Automates testing based on what a real user sees.
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- On-Premise & Secure – Keeps data protected for regulated industries.
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- Business Support & Maintenance – A team you can call when you need help.
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- No-Code/Low-Code Flexibility – Easier adoption for testers & non-developers.
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- Cost-Effective Scalability – A concurrent licensing model that grows with your team.
Should You Keep Using Open-Source or Upgrade to T-Plan?
| Open-Source Testing | T-Plan |
| ✅ Good for startups & small teams with deep technical expertise. | ✅ Best for scaling teams needing reliability, security, and enterprise support. |
| ❌ Requires constant script maintenance. | ✅ No code/low code for testers and non-developers. |
| ❌ No official support—your team is on its own. | ✅ Dedicated support team to help when needed. |
| ❌ Can’t validate what users actually see. | ✅ Image-based testing catches visual UI bugs. |
| ❌ Security risks if deployed in regulated industries. | ✅ On-premise for secure, controlled automation. |
Final Thoughts: When It’s Time to Move Beyond Open-Source
If you’re spending more time fixing test scripts than improving your automation coverage, open-source tools might be holding you back.
T-Plan offers all the flexibility of open-source—without the risks. With scalability, security, and enterprise support built-in, you get a future-proof testing solution that grows with your business.
Outgrowing open-source? Let’s talk.
