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"Parasoft delivers an AI‑powered software testing platform that helps organizations continuously release high‑quality software. Our solutions support embedded and enterprise teams by integrating code analysis, testing, virtualization, and coverage into the delivery pipeline to improve security, reliability, and compliance while reducing cost and effort. Parasoft C/C++test provides static analysis, unit testing, code coverage, and requirements traceability for C and C++ applications. It integrates with Eclipse and Visual Studio, supports CI/CD automation, and is TÜV‑certified for safety‑ and security‑critical systems. Parasoft C/C++test CT is a scalable, compliance‑ready solution for C and C++ teams. It integrates into CI/CD workflows, supports open‑source unit testing frameworks, containers, VS Code, Bazel build systems, eliminates IDE dependencies, and is TÜV‑certified for safety‑ and security‑critical development."

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Microsoft Visual Studio is the industry-leading integrated development environment (IDE) for building modern applications across desktop, mobile, cloud, and web. It empowers developers to write, refactor, debug, test, and deploy software faster with intelligent assistance powered by GitHub Copilot and AI-driven workflows. With Agent Mode, developers can automate repetitive coding tasks, optimize performance, and receive contextual help directly in the IDE. The suite includes Visual Studio 2022, the comprehensive IDE for .NET and C++ development on Windows, and Visual Studio Code, the lightweight, cross-platform editor supporting JavaScript, Python, and dozens of other languages. Visual Studio integrates seamlessly with Azure, GitHub, and CI/CD pipelines, enabling teams to collaborate and ship code efficiently. Trusted by millions worldwide, Visual Studio provides the tools and intelligence developers need to build reliable, scalable, and secure applications from concept to release.

Platforms Supported

Windows
Mac
Linux
Cloud
On-Premises
iPhone
iPad
Android
Chromebook

Platforms Supported

Windows
Mac
Linux
Cloud
On-Premises
iPhone
iPad
Android
Chromebook

Audience

Developers or QA who want an automated testing software solution

Audience

Professional and enterprise developers, engineering teams, and software architects seeking an AI-accelerated, fully integrated development environment for building, debugging, and deploying applications across web, cloud, desktop, and mobile platforms

Support

Phone Support
24/7 Live Support
Online

Support

Phone Support
24/7 Live Support
Online

API

Offers API

API

Offers API

Screenshots and Videos

Screenshots and Videos

Pricing

$35/user/mo
Sold via annual subscription.
Free Version
Free Trial

Pricing

$45/user/month
Free Version
Free Trial

Reviews/Ratings

Overall 4.3 / 5
ease 4.2 / 5
features 4.4 / 5
design 4.1 / 5
support 4.8 / 5

Reviews/Ratings

Overall 5.0 / 5
ease 5.0 / 5
features 5.0 / 5
design 5.0 / 5
support 5.0 / 5

Pros from Real Users

Pros

  • - Support - Flexibility - Many options available - Stable environment - Reporting - Always improving
  • My experience with Parasoft C/C++test has been one of genuine amazement. The software saved me months of work, and many of the issues and corrections it identified were problems I would most likely not have detected or resolved by myself.
  • After 13 years managing Parasoft's License Server and DTP at enterprise scale, the infrastructure is genuinely exceptional. Zero critical failures across countless deployments. License Server performance remains consistent whether managing 10 or 500 concurrent users. DTP's data aggregation is rock-solid—never experienced data loss or corruption. Upgrade processes are predictable and low-risk. Installation is straightforward with legitimate prerequisites. Support understands the infrastructure perspective, not just end-user testing. This platform is built for the long haul.
  • • Parasoft provides broad support for a variety of programming languages (C, C++, Java, Python, etc.), making it versatile for a variety of development environments • It integrates with a wide range of development tools, including CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins), version control systems (e.g., Git), and IDEs (e.g., Eclipse, Visual Studio): static analysis can be performed either in the IDE (Eclipse, Visual Studio Code, Visual Studio, etc.) or in the command-line interface (for automation/continuous integration scenarios) • It focuses on enhancing software quality through a combination of static and dynamic analysis (e.g. runtime analysis, memory analysis) • It verifies compliance with several standards (e.g., MISRA, AUTOSAR, ISO 26262, Cyber Security rules) and with custom coding rules • Configuration and building process is facilitated by the automatic generation of a “build data file” (bdf) • Very well skilled engineers provide great technical support for tool setup and usage
  • Integration with GitLab made it easy to automate static code analysis through projects. The UI is intuitive, and onboarding was quick for team members. Great for compliance-heavy environments
  • The support of this product was fantastic. They were able to walk through the rich feature set with ease.
  • Parasoft was easier to set up than any of the other SCA tools we tested. It allows for a lot of customization.
  • I like the documentation for setting up. For the most part it is straightforward, the viewing of the results was my favorite part. The plethora of different type of information that it gives is really beneficial and it gives you your choice of what kind of rule set to run against. Giving you the customizability.
  • + Built-in rule sets for Medical, Aerospace, and Automotive + Powerful configuration of scope and test execution + Ability to write custom rules using existing ones as templates + PDF and interactive HTML report generation + Virtual machine provided during training for quick learning
  • Ease of initial setup with GUI tool. Quick and thorough support from support team when facing difficulties.

Pros & Cons from Real Users

Pros

  • Powerful debugging and code navigation tools Really liked working on .NET projects using this tool Excellent IntelliSense and refactoring support Integrated Git support and extensions marketplace Professional and community editions to suit all needs

Cons

  • Heavy on system resources Long installation time Sometimes too complex for beginners

Training

Documentation
Webinars
Live Online
In Person

Training

Documentation
Webinars
Live Online
In Person

Company Information

Parasoft
Founded: 1987
United States
www.parasoft.com/products/parasoft-c-ctest/

Company Information

Microsoft
Founded: 1975
United States
www.microsoft.com

Alternatives

Alternatives

C++Builder

C++Builder

Embarcadero
Jtest

Jtest

Parasoft
WebStorm

WebStorm

JetBrains
Keysight Eggplant

Keysight Eggplant

Keysight Technologies
PyCharm

PyCharm

JetBrains

Categories

Categories

API Testing Features

Functional Testing
Fuzz Testing
Load Testing
Penetration Testing
Runtime and Error Detection
Security Testing
UI Testing
Validation Testing

Automated Testing Features

Hierarchical View
Move & Copy
Parameterized Testing
Requirements-Based Testing
Security Testing
Supports Parallel Execution
Test Script Reviews
Unicode Compliance

Functional Testing Features

Automated Testing
Interface Testing
Regression Testing
Reporting / Analytics
Sanity Testing
Smoke Testing
System Testing
Unit Testing

Load Testing Features

API Load Testing
Database Load Testing
Load Test Performance Reporting
Mail Load Testing
Multilocation Load Testing
Multiple Protocol Support
Test Script Customization
Web Application Testing

Performance Testing Features

API Testing
Benchmarking
Cross Browser Testing
Debugging
Historical Reporting
Load Testing
Mobile Testing
Parallel Testing
Regression Testing
UI Testing
Web Testing

Software Testing Features

Automated Testing
Black-Box Testing
Dynamic Testing
Issue Tracking
Manual Testing
Quality Assurance Planning
Reporting / Analytics
Static Testing
Test Case Management
Variable Testing Methods
White-Box Testing

Static Application Security Testing (SAST) Features

Application Security
Dashboard
Debugging
Deployment Management
IDE
Multi-Language Scanning
Real-Time Analytics
Source Code Scanning
Vulnerability Scanning

Static Code Analysis Features

Analytics / Reporting
Code Standardization / Validation
Multiple Programming Language Support
Provides Recommendations
Standard Security/Industry Libraries
Vulnerability Management

Game Development Features

2D
3D
Analytics
Animation
Asset Management
Drag & Drop
eCommerce
IT Asset Management
Network Management
Physics
Player Management
Prototyping
Virtual Reality

IDE Features

Code Completion
Compiler
Cross Platform Support
Debugger
Drag and Drop UI
Integrations and Plugins
Multi Language Support
Project Management
Text Editor / Code Editor

Integrations

.NET
C
C#
C++
CSS
JSON
PHP
Parasoft dotTEST
Python
APIsec
ASP.NET Zero
Codebeamer
Contrast Security
Doc-O-Matic
Frameium
Kiuwan Code Security
Laguna S 2.1
Oxygene
Rocket Visual COBOL
Starcounter

Integrations

.NET
C
C#
C++
CSS
JSON
PHP
Parasoft dotTEST
Python
APIsec
ASP.NET Zero
Codebeamer
Contrast Security
Doc-O-Matic
Frameium
Kiuwan Code Security
Laguna S 2.1
Oxygene
Rocket Visual COBOL
Starcounter
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