Sahi Pro
Automate web testing, locate elements, and manage tests effortlessly with an intuitive UI.
What is Sahi Pro?
Sahi Pro is a web test automation tool designed to help teams write, execute, and manage automated tests for web applications. It provides a graphical interface for creating tests without requiring extensive coding knowledge, though it also supports scripting for more complex scenarios. The tool focuses on element location and identification, which is often the most time-consuming part of test automation. Sahi Pro works across different browsers and can handle dynamic web content, making it suitable for testing modern web applications. It's particularly useful for quality assurance teams looking to reduce manual testing effort and catch bugs earlier in the development cycle.
Key Features
Element location tools
Identify and record web page elements for test scripts using point-and-click functionality
Test recording and playback
Capture user interactions and replay them automatically across different browsers
Cross-browser support
Run tests on Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge, and Internet Explorer
Script editor
Write and edit test scripts using Sahi's scripting language with code completion and debugging
Test management
Organise, schedule, and run multiple tests; view results and generate reports
Object identification
Store element selectors centrally to make tests easier to maintain when UI changes
Pros & Cons
Advantages
- Low barrier to entry; record tests visually without writing code from scratch
- Freemium model lets teams trial the tool before committing to paid plans
- Good support for locating elements in dynamic, JavaScript-heavy web applications
- Built-in reporting and test organisation features reduce overhead
Limitations
- Less flexibility than code-first tools like Selenium for highly customised test scenarios
- Smaller community and ecosystem compared to Selenium or Cypress, so fewer third-party integrations
- Steeper learning curve for advanced features despite the visual interface
Use Cases
QA teams automating regression tests for web applications across multiple browsers
Testing dynamic, JavaScript-rendered websites where element stability can be tricky
Creating smoke tests and sanity checks that non-technical testers can maintain
Organisations wanting to reduce manual testing time without investing in developer-heavy automation frameworks