Kobiton
Kobiton is a mobile testing and automation platform developed by Kobiton, Inc. The platform executes open-source Appium and Selenium test scripts on real devices, in addition to providing device lab management software, and was initially launched to the public in 2017.[1]. The company has headquarters in Atlanta, GA[2] and a Research and Development center in Vietnam[3].
Product
Kobiton is available as a SaaS platform but can also be installed on-premises[4]. The primary components of the platform include a cloud of real devices for testing, device lab management software to connect and access global devices[5], and a scriptless automation solution[6]. One key feature is Kobiton's proprietary Intelligent Test Automation, software that generates Appium code which can be utilized in a multitude of ways[7]. An API is also provided[8]. As for pricing, Kobiton typically bills monthly, however, they also offer free trials[9].
Technologies
The primary automation technology used within the Kobiton platform is Appium, and is available in the Appium desktop client[10], and directly from within Katalon[11], a free automated testing tool that can be integrated with Kobiton's platform[12]. The main languages used with Kobiton are NodeJS[13] and Java[14].
The Kobiton desktop application is developed in ElectronJS[15].
Kobiton hosts 350 devices for shared access[16], and supports connection of local on-premises devices[17].
Integrations and Marketplace Listings
Kobiton has integrations with Jenkins[18] and TravisCI[19]. Kobiton has additional integrations or marketplace listings with or on Axway[20], XebiaLabs[21], and Neotys.
Alternatives
Primary alternatives to Kobiton according to G2 include Xcode, Ranorex and Saucelabs[22].
History
Kobiton was founded in 2016 by Vu Lam[23] and Josh Lieberman, who also founded QASymphony. In November 2017, Kobiton appointed Kevin Lee as CEO[24] and Frank Moyer as CTO and Chris du Toit as CMO in March 2018.[25] Kobiton raised capital in a seed round in September 2018[26] and a Series A in August 2019[27]. During Q4 of 2020, Kobiton successfully acquired Mobile Labs Inc., another mobile testing platform[28].
Accolades
In 2018, Kobiton was named a top 10 best mobile testing tool for Android and iOS applications[29]
References
- ↑ "Mobile Device Cloud Platform Kobiton Expands Beta Offering". PRWeb. Retrieved 2020-08-04.
- ↑ "Kobiton Inc". www.bloomberg.com. Retrieved 2020-08-04.
- ↑ "Mobile app testing startup Kobiton closes $3 million to accelerate growth and dominate the $50 billion mobile app market". techstartups.com. 2019-08-22. Retrieved 2020-08-04.
- ↑ "Kobiton Reviews and Pricing - 2020". www.capterra.com. Retrieved 2020-08-04.
- ↑ "Kobiton". Mobile App Tester. Retrieved 2020-08-04.
- ↑ "Kobiton: Quality rails for smoother mobile application delivery – Intellyx – The Digital Transformation Experts – Analysts". intellyx.com. Retrieved 2020-08-04.
- ↑ "Automate Mobile Testing with Kobiton". SD Times. 2020-09-28. Retrieved 2021-01-05. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ pingati (2018-01-04). "Kobiton". ProgrammableWeb. Retrieved 2020-08-04.
- ↑ Kent, Peter (2019). SEO For Dummies. Wiley. p. 155. ISBN 9781119579571. Search this book on
- ↑ "Appium Desktop". www.electronjs.org. Retrieved 2020-08-04.
- ↑ "Mobile Testing with Kobiton Devices". https://docs.katalon.com. 2020-07-31. Retrieved 2020-08-04. External link in
|website=(help) - ↑ Stop Coding: Learn to test automate without coding and get that automation testing job. Ajamo Adams. Search this book on
- ↑ "Kobiton Hands-on Review Tutorial: Mobile Device Cloud Testing Platform". www.softwaretestinghelp.com. Retrieved 2020-08-04.
- ↑ "Kobiton Tutorial – Mobile Testing Platform with Real Devices". Software Testing Material. 2018-09-14. Retrieved 2020-08-04.
- ↑ "Kobiton". www.electronjs.org. Retrieved 2020-08-04.
- ↑ "5 Top Mobile App Testing Devices For Cloud". Retrieved 2020-08-04.
- ↑ "What are mobile testing tools?". Flateinfo.com. 2020-04-09. Retrieved 2020-08-04.
- ↑ kobiton/GitHub-Jenkins-ReactNative-CodePush-CI-CD, Kobiton Inc., 2019-12-21, retrieved 2020-08-04
- ↑ kobiton/Travis-CI, Kobiton Inc., 2020-05-09, retrieved 2020-08-04
- ↑ "Kobiton by Kobiton Inc". marketplace.axway.com. Retrieved 2020-08-04.
- ↑ "Kobiton". XebiaLabs. Retrieved 2020-08-04.
- ↑ "Kobiton Alternatives & Competitors". G2. Retrieved 2020-08-04.
- ↑ Beilin, Holly (2017-07-05). "From the Founders of QASymphony, a New Atlanta Startup Helps Developers Connect to Any Real Mobile Device". Hypepotamus. Retrieved 2021-01-05. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ Kobiton. "Kobiton Appoints Kevin Lee Chief Executive Officer". www.prnewswire.com. Retrieved 2020-08-04.
- ↑ Kobiton (2018-03-26). "Kobiton Strengthens Management Team with New CTO and CMO". GlobeNewswire News Room. Retrieved 2020-08-04.
- ↑ Kobiton (2018-09-26). "Kobiton Raises $3 Million to Grow Mobile App Testing Business". GlobeNewswire News Room. Retrieved 2020-08-04.
- ↑ Ward, Brendan (2019-08-21). "Atlanta-based mobile testing platform raises $5.2M". Atlanta Business Chronicle. Retrieved 2021-01-05. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ IT Shades.com (2019). T Bytes Agile & AI Operations. EGBG Services LLC. p. 4. Search this book on
- ↑ "14 Best Mobile Testing Tools for Android & iOS App [Free/Paid]". Guru99. Retrieved 2021-01-05. Unknown parameter
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