This article will answer following questions:
- How is the Robotic Process Automation different from Test Automation?
- Is RPA a testing tool?
- Is Test Automation similar to RPA?
- How can we use RPA into testing?
- Can Selenium be used with RPA?
Here is the answer to all above-raised question which will give you a lucid idea and highlight the difference between RPA Versus Test Automation.
| Parameter | Test Automation | RPA |
|---|---|---|
| Primary Objective | Test Automation automates the testing process. For instance, testing web applications and by which can reduce test execution time through automation | RPA automates business processes such as back-office process, data entry etc which helps in reducing headcount through automation. |
| Open source or paid | There are many tools like selenium which are open source however tools like UFT are licensed. | RPA tools like UI path, automation anywhere and blue prism, their community edition is open source however business editions are licensed. |
| Coding Knowledge | Coding knowledge is required in order to create test scripts | Coding knowledge may be or may not be required. |
| Automation scope | Test Automation can automate a product. | RPA can automate product, services and other business processes. |
| Who can automate | Only technical geeks who have at least basic coding skills can perform automation. | Developers, testers, business analyst, anyone can do automation |
| Major component | Webdriver | Bots |
| Environment | Can be implemented on the various environment includes QA, Production, Performance and UAT. | Can be implemented in the Production environment only |
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