What types of desktop app testing do I need?

There are many different types of testing services that might be applicable to a desktop app: functional testing, performance testing, security testing, accessibility testing, load testing, compliance testing, etc. The exact scope will depend on the nature of your product, whether it’s subject to regulations, whether it uses databases, whether it’s integrated with other systems, and so on. When you discuss your business needs and requirements with a QA service company, its engineers will explain what types of testing should be included and what tools will be used.

Why do I need desktop app testing services?

Whether you’re preparing a product for the launch or want to improve the released one, testing will help you stabilize the performance of your app, eliminate bugs and glitches, and ensure end-user satisfaction with its functionality, navigation, and overall look and feel.

What are the key steps in testing a desktop application?

The desktop app testing process involves analyzing business requirements, preparing test cases, running various tests in a defined testing environment, and reporting identified and fixed issues. Reports and results are continuously analyzed to retest the application after making fixes.

Can I hire individual desktop app testers?

Yes. A software testing company, such as Binary Studio, can build a whole QA team for testing your desktop application, but if you already have an internal IT team and require a minimum scope of testing work, you can hire individual testers.

Desktop Application Testing Services

Want to ensure that your desktop application maintains stable performance and is liked by end users?

200+
Delivered projects
19+
Years of business excellence
4.9
Review rate on Clutch

Benefits of Binary Studio as a desktop application testing company

19+ years of experience

We’ve been developing and testing software products for almost two decades, gaining valuable experience with each project. By partnering with our company, you’re getting access to the best tech talents with exceptional levels of experience.

Microsoft certified partner

Binary Studio has been a certified partner of Microsoft since 2015, and our engineers show unparalleled knowledge when it comes to testing Windows applications for security, stability, compatibility, and other aspects.

Dedicated QA teams

We can build a dedicated team for your desktop application quality assurance that will be fully committed to your project from start to finish. This option is especially helpful if you don’t have an internal IT team and your project requires a large scope of tests.

Focus on long-term partnerships

We build long-lasting relationships with our clients and often provide them with ongoing support and maintenance. Companies we’ve worked with value our experience and transparency and often return to us over the years with new projects.

True flexibility

Our company can always adjust to your needs and swiftly address any changes suggested in the process. Being in direct communication with engineers, you’ll be fully in charge of desktop app testing.

Vast testing toolkit

Our desktop application testers perform manual and automated tests of various types and utilize the latest tools applicable to each particular project. Our QA experts will prepare the most suitable tech stack according to your needs.

Our desktop application testing services

Functional testing

Within functional testing, our experienced testers will analyze all features of your desktop application across all possible use cases, identifying issues and fixing issues to fulfill all functional requirements.

Performance testing

Our QA specialists will ensure that your application maintains stable performance under different user loads and network conditions. We’ll evaluate response time, memory usage, and other crucial factors.

Usability testing

To make your desktop app user-friendly and accessible, we’ll perform usability testing, identifying any areas that don’t function as expected or might confuse users and fixing them with regard to target users’ preferences.

Security testing

Desktop app testing services include running tests to uncover vulnerabilities and weaknesses within the code and architecture. We’ll guarantee that your app isn’t exposed to potential cyber threats and sensitive data is protected.

Acceptance testing

Our application testers will rigorously check your product against your acceptance criteria to make sure that it corresponds to all specified requirements, business goals, regulations, and standards.

Compatibility testing

Our QA engineers will make sure that your application fits into your environment and operates smoothly across all required platforms. They’ll check different hardware and software setups and device configurations.

Binary Studio’s awards

We’ve been continuously recognized as industry leaders by the B2B platform Clutch. We’re featured in numerous tech categories, including the top software testing company and best web developers.

The stages of desktop application testing

When partnering with a desktop application testing company to improve the quality of your product, you can expect your project to go through the following stages:


1	Gathering requirements	We’ll scope your business requirements to devise the optimal desktop app testing strategy, build a team, and prepare a testing environment.	1-2 weeks	Head of PMO QA Practice Lead
2	Developing test cases	Based on the collected data, we’ll create test cases that are relevant to your desktop application and testing requirements.	2-3 weeks	Head of PMO QA Practice Lead
3	Testing and reporting	Our desktop app testing engineers will perform various types of testing to ensure that your product is bug-free and user-friendly and performs well under different circumstances.	2-3 weeks	Testing Team
4	Post-release desktop application testing services	Once your application is released, we can continue monitoring its performance, as well as improve its functionality upon your request.	Ongoing	QA Team

Need efficient desktop app testing?

Let’s discuss your requirements and goals!

Choose a date and time

Our software testing cases

We’ve built numerous desktop solutions over the years, modernizing existing ones or creating new apps from scratch. In each case, we’ve provided desktop application QA services to guarantee that the released product is error-free and highly performant.

View more case studies

Industries we excel at

Greentech

We’ve cooperated with businesses that needed sustainability and urban mobility solutions. Developing greentech products, we’ve integrated testing processes to deliver secure and scalable applications.

Healthcare

We have experience in building wellness apps, telemedicine platforms, AI-based medical tools, and other solutions for the healthcare sector. In each project, our testers made sure that apps were secure and user-friendly.

Real estate

Cooperating with proptech companies, we’ve delivered applications for various purposes and platforms. Whether you need construction software, a real estate marketplace, or something else, our QA engineers will guarantee impeccable quality.

Fintech

Our engineers have created desktop applications for investment management, trading, P2P lending, and other financial operations, performing different manual and automation tests to make sure that the end product fulfills its requirements.

Searching for the best desktop app testers?

Trust your project to Binary Studio!

Choose a date and time

“

One thing that continues to impress us is the exceptional quality of engineers that Binary Studio is able to provide us

Mark Volkmann - CEO /

Massage Book

Watch video

“

Binary Studio has really been pivotal in FanAngel's success

David Burton - CEO /

FanAngel

Watch video

“

Binary Studio is an ideal software development partner and our experience working with them has been fantastic

Pascal Desmarets - Founder & CEO /

Hackolade

Watch video

Mark Volkmann

CEO / MassageBook

Charleston, SC

David Burton

CEO / FanAngel

San Luis Obispo, CA

Pascal Desmarets

Founder & CEO / Hackolade

Brussels, Belgium

Desktop application testing tech stack

HTML
CSS
JavaScript
Vue
React
Angular
Electron

Node.js
.Net
PHP
Java
Python
Go

IOS
Android
Swift
Flutter
React Native
Xamarin
Cordova
PWA

Cyrpess
Selenium
Playwrite
Puppeteer
Mocha
Chaj
Jasmine

SQL Server
MySQL
PostgreSQL
MongoDB
SQLite
Azure SQL
Amazon RDS
Google Cloud SQL

Express.js
Fastify
Laravel
Symfony
CakePHP
Ruby on Rails
Django
Flask

AWS
Azure
Google Cloud
Digital Ocean

Docker
Kubernetes
AWS Dev Tools
Azure DevOps
Google Dev Tools
Jenkins

Desktop app testing service FAQ

What types of desktop app testing do I need?

There are many different types of testing services that might be applicable to a desktop app: functional testing, performance testing, security testing, accessibility testing, load testing, compliance testing, etc. The exact scope will depend on the nature of your product, whether it’s subject to regulations, whether it uses databases, whether it’s integrated with other systems, and so on. When you discuss your business needs and requirements with a QA service company, its engineers will explain what types of testing should be included and what tools will be used.
Why do I need desktop app testing services?

Whether you’re preparing a product for the launch or want to improve the released one, testing will help you stabilize the performance of your app, eliminate bugs and glitches, and ensure end-user satisfaction with its functionality, navigation, and overall look and feel.

What are the key steps in testing a desktop application?

The desktop app testing process involves analyzing business requirements, preparing test cases, running various tests in a defined testing environment, and reporting identified and fixed issues. Reports and results are continuously analyzed to retest the application after making fixes.
Can I hire individual desktop app testers?

Yes. A software testing company, such as Binary Studio, can build a whole QA team for testing your desktop application, but if you already have an internal IT team and require a minimum scope of testing work, you can hire individual testers.