SmartBear's Jira-native test management, built for scale and reuse.
Zephyr Scale stores test cases in a dedicated repository inside Jira with folder structure, parameterisation, shared steps and version history, addressing the maintainability problems that appear once a library passes a couple of thousand cases. It ships cross-project reporting and a REST API for automation results.
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From $10 per user/month (indicative, Atlassian Marketplace tiers)
PaidFree tier: 30-day trial.
What drives the bill: Like Xray, priced per Jira user via the Marketplace. Zephyr Squad is a cheaper, lighter sibling product.
Check current pricing on SmartBear’s siteFigures are indicative and were last reviewed August 2026. Vendors change pricing often; confirm before you commit.
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