Waldo
No-code mobile testing recorded in a browser-based device session.
What it is
Waldo records mobile test flows in a browser-hosted device, requiring no SDK, no local device setup and no code. Tests self-heal against UI changes and run on every build, with results reported back into the CI pipeline. Tricentis bought it in July 2023 and has since retired the standalone brand: waldo.com now redirects to tricentis.com and the technology underpins the Virtual Mobile Grid inside Tricentis Mobile, alongside Testim Mobile and Tosca Mobile. Documentation still lives under docs.tricentis.com/waldo.
Best for
Where it is strong
- No SDK and no code — a designer or PM can record a regression flow.
- Self-healing keeps recorded flows working across releases.
- Runs on every build without device lab management.
Where it falls short
- You can no longer buy Waldo as such — it is a component of Tricentis Mobile, sold on an enterprise contract.
- Limited support for complex logic or data-driven scenarios.
- Cloud-only.
Pricing
Quote on request
Quote onlyFree tier: Free trial.
What drives the bill: No longer priced as Waldo — it is part of a Tricentis Mobile quote, which is an enterprise sales conversation rather than the self-serve signup Waldo once had.
Check current pricing on Tricentis (formerly Waldo)’s siteFigures are indicative and were last reviewed August 2026. Vendors change pricing often; confirm before you commit.
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