Somerville, MA-based software quality and testing company founded 2009. Private. Operates in API testing, test management, and bug tracking. Serves development teams and enterprises worldwide.
Pricing Change History
4 changesStarting prices (e.g. TestComplete €1,919, ReadyAPI €1,080, BugSnag Free) were removed site-wide from all 16 store products and 2 add-ons; the page now shows no price at all, only Buy now/Add to Cart.
Quarterly roll-up · includes Jun 22 weekly
Eight SmartBear products raised starting prices ~20%: TestComplete $1,804→$2,168, ReadyAPI $1,069→$1,170, AlertSite $175→$210, Collaborator $795→$845, LoadNinja $118→$142, TestExecute $675→$810. Swagger Studio and Swagger Contract Testing repriced from $19 to $2,280 starting price. TestComplete add-ons increased ~20%: Intelligent Quality Add-on $1,410→$1,690, TestExecute Add-on $675→$810.
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Ask the agentCurrent plans
Captured| Plan | Type | Price |
|---|---|---|
| QMetry Enterprise | Plan | Free |
| BugSnag Free | Plan | Free |
| Swagger Studio Individual | Plan | $19 /user/mobilled annually |
| BugSnag Select | Plan | $20 /mo |
| Swagger Studio Team | Plan | $29 /user/mobilled annually |
| BugSnag Preferred | Plan | $33 /mo |
| BitBar Live Testing | Plan | $46 /parallel/mobilled annually |
| Swagger Studio Enterprise | Plan | $49 /user/mobilled annually |
| BitBar Unlimited | Plan | $210 /parallel/mobilled annually |
| LoadNinja Professional | Plan | $350 subscription |
| Collaborator Team | Plan | $795 /mobilled annually |
| TestComplete Base (Fixed) | Plan | $999 /mobilled annually |
| ReadyAPI Functional Testing (Fixed 1-Year) | Plan | $1,069 /mobilled annually |
| ReadyAPI Service Virtualization (Fixed 1-Year) | Plan | $1,415 /mobilled annually |
| TestLeft Fixed License | Plan | $1,455 /mobilled annually |
| TestComplete Base (Floating) | Plan | $1,999 /mobilled annually |
| TestLeft Floating License | Plan | $2,925 /mobilled annually |
| TestComplete Pro (Fixed) | Plan | $3,999 /mobilled annually |
| TestComplete Pro (Floating) | Plan | $6,499 /mobilled annually |
| ReadyAPI Performance Testing Small (Fixed) | Plan | $7,389 /mobilled annually |
| ReadyAPI Performance Testing Medium (Fixed) | Plan | $14,799 /mobilled annually |
| ReadyAPI Performance Testing Unlimited (Fixed) | Plan | $22,199 /mobilled annually |
| BugSnag Enterprise | Plan | Contact |
| BitBar Enterprise | Plan | Contact |
| LoadNinja Enterprise | Plan | Contact |
| QMetry Enterprise Plus | Plan | Contact |
| AlertSite | Plan | Contact |
| Swagger Contract Testing | Plan | Contact |
| TestExecute | Plan | Contact |
| Zephyr Enterprise | Plan | Contact |
| Swagger Studio Enterprise Plus | Plan | Contact |
| TestComplete Intelligent Quality Add-on | Add-on | Contact |
| TestComplete TestExecute Add-on | Add-on | Contact |
Swagger Studio Individual, Swagger Studio Team & Swagger Studio Enterprise
- Annual billing 20% off
Stacking not stated by SmartBear.
Company Facts
How SmartBear compares with its peers
| Company | Entry price | Last change |
|---|---|---|
A Atlassian | $3.65 /user/mo | Oct 26, 2026 |
J JetBrains | $69 /mo, billed annually | Aug 31, 2026 |
S Sauce Labs | $39 /parallel test/mo, billed annually | Oct 19, 2026 |
B BrowserStack | $12.5 /mo, billed annually | Oct 5, 2026 |
K Katalon | $84 /seat/mo, billed annually | Oct 5, 2026 |
R Read AI | $15 /user/mo, billed annually | — |
SmartBear pricing FAQ
- How much does SmartBear cost?
- SmartBear pricing starts at $19/user/mo on Swagger Studio Individual, billed annually. SmartBear lists 31 plans on its pricing page; the QMetry Enterprise plan is free.
- Does SmartBear have a free plan?
- Yes. SmartBear's QMetry Enterprise plan is free; paid plans start at $19/user/mo on Swagger Studio Individual, billed annually.
- What pricing model does SmartBear use?
- SmartBear uses subscription + usage pricing across 31 plans, with a free tier.
- When did SmartBear last change its pricing?
- Jul 4, 2026: SmartBear strips all listed prices, hides 16 products behind Buy Now only.
- How often has SmartBear changed its pricing?
- Pulse has recorded 4 pricing changes for SmartBear since it started tracking on Feb 19, 2026; the pricing page was last captured on Jul 4, 2026.
- Who are SmartBear's pricing peers?
- Pulse compares SmartBear with Atlassian, JetBrains, Sauce Labs, BrowserStack, Katalon and Read AI.