Looking for an RTM Alternative That Won't Bloat Your Jira?
BesTest is a Jira-native test management app with built-in requirements tracking, Smart Collections, and a free tier for up to 10 users. See how it compares to RTM.
Why Switch from RTM?
No Jira issue bloat - RTM stores every requirement, test case, and execution as a Jira issue; BesTest keeps test data out of your Jira database entirely
Jira stays fast at scale - thousands of executions never become thousands of issues weighing down search, boards, and backlogs
Test case review workflow with approval gates - a quality step RTM does not offer
Smart Collections with Visual search rules replace manual test plan assembly with automatic test cycles
Free for up to 10 users with full functionality - same Atlassian Marketplace pricing model, but cheaper at every tier
Release readiness prediction uses coverage data to give clear go/no-go signals
See BesTest in Action
Organize test cases in hierarchical folders, track execution in real time, and monitor coverage - all inside Jira.
Who Should Consider BesTest?
Teams usually start hunting for an RTM alternative when the issue count catches up with them. Because RTM stores requirements, test cases, and executions as Jira issues, a healthy testing practice steadily fills your Jira database and clutters backlog views. BesTest keeps the part RTM got right - requirements and tests connected in one Jira app - and fixes the architecture: test data lives in a dedicated database, so Jira stays fast no matter how much you test.
Feature-by-Feature Comparison
See how BesTest and RTM compare across key capabilities
Architecture & Data Storage
BesTestRequirements Management
BesTestTest Case Management
BesTestTest Execution
BesTestAutomation & Integration
BesTestSearch & Filtering
BesTestReporting & Analytics
BesTestUser Experience
BesTestPlatform & Security
BesTestRelated Features
Test Case Management with Folder Hierarchy
Organize your test catalog in an intuitive folder structure
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Automate test cycle building in Jira with dynamic rules and default assignees
Learn moreDeep Dive Reporting and Analytics
Go beyond pass/fail counts with actionable test analytics
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BesTest vs RTM
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