Selenium HQ is an automation tool for automating applications. 

Selenium HQ is primarily used for smoke tests, and its excellent stability allows such tests to be executed seamlessly. The solution helps in regression tests where certain scenarios need to be repeatedly set. Manual processing of regression tests is highly time-consuming, but using Selenium HQ can reduce the time effectively.  

I believe Selenium HQ to be the best solution in the market for automating web applications.

There are some synchronization issues with Selenium HQ; often, the solution is unable to match the browser speed, which has led to poor results. Some mechanisms should be added to Selenium HQ to improve synchronization. 

It's an open-source solution with regular updates, but previously, in the 3.14.0 version at our company, we had to setup the ChromeDrivers, but in the latest feature, it wasn't necessary as the solution got easily integrated into the cloud. 

I have been using Selenium HQ for two to three years. 

I will rate the stability an eight out of ten. 

I would rate the scalability a seven out of ten. At our organization we have a team of five or six people who are using Selenium HQ for automation. The maintenance of the product is always costly and time-consuming. It's very difficult for anybody to understand the code in business logic for a third party, so in our company, we need to share our knowledge with the maintenance professional first. 

To know about any updates on Selenium HQ I use search engines like Google and then update my Selenium HQ version accordingly. 

It's an effortless process to setup Selenium HQ. As part of the installation process, the dependencies need to be downloaded and pasted into the XML file for auto-execution. The installation of the solution can be completed in a few seconds. 

In our organization, we use Atlas for IDE and Maven for Eclipse to copy the dependencies from the cloud, and the rest of the testing process is setup using a test engine. 

For testing web applications using Selenium HQ, the panel application and test synchronization features have proven the most beneficial. Selenium HQ supports almost every project browser, like Edge, Firefox, and Chromium, for testing automation. I would definitely recommend Selenium HQ to others, it's a robust product for automating applications. 

I would rate Selenium HQ as nine out of ten. 

We use the product for mobile and API testing purposes.

Selenium's open-source nature is a key advantage. Its extensive support for diverse web technologies. We can combine it with APM for mobile, API, and web testing.

They should leverage the tools for supporting Windows apps. Additionally, they could add more customization features for reporting.

We have been using Selenium HQ as partners for nine years.

The product is stable. However, it is impacted by the changes in UI. I rate the stability a seven out of ten.

We manage Selenium HQ for 20 customers. It is a scalable product and suitable for small to medium enterprises. It needs improvement in terms of supporting Windows devices.

I rate the scalability a seven or eight.

It is an open-source solution, and thus, we do not receive direct support services. We refer to relevant documentation and community articles to resolve most issues.

The initial setup for mobile app testing, especially when installing simulators, is complicated. Configuring simulators for Android and iOS platforms is time-consuming due to trial and error. Setting it up for mobile automation takes approximately one to two weeks. However, for web automation, the process is comparatively straightforward. It takes less than an hour to complete.

I rate the process a seven out of ten.

It is an open-source solution.

It's crucial for technicians to thoroughly evaluate whether the solution aligns with the end-to-end application needs, especially considering the complexity of enterprise applications. For leveraging features like ERP integration or mobile testing, it is better to understand the compatibility and support for specific devices.

I rate Selenium HQ a seven out of ten.

I use Selenium HQ to create automated scripts for automated applications.

Since Selenium HQ has multiple plug-ins, we can use it with multiple tools and multiple languages.

I rate Selenium HQ a nine out of ten for stability.

I rate Selenium HQ a nine out of ten for scalability.

The level of ease to set up Selenium HQ is medium. You need to have experience in order to do the initial setup.

Selenium HQ is a free, open-source solution.

Selenium HQ is deployed on-cloud in our organization.

Overall, I rate Selenium HQ a nine out of ten.

We use Selenium HQ for the automation of functional test cases.

The tool is easy to use and log in with respect to other tools. It is open-source. We can customize the product. I also like its security.  

When we upgrade the version, some features are missing. I want the product to include some AI capabilities. 

I have been using the product for 11 years. 

Selenium HQ is very stable. 

The solution is scalable, and we have around 9,000 users for the product. 

The tool's support is good, and they resolve issues nicely. 

Positive

I have been using the open-source version. 

You need to be aware of Selenium HQ's architecture. I rate it a ten out of ten.