What Smartesting Solutions & Services does

Smartesting Solutions & Services is a French B2B software company, headquartered in Besançon with a commercial office in Levallois-Perret, that builds AI-augmented software testing tools for enterprise QA and development teams. The company operates two core products: Yest, a visual Model-Based Testing IDE for test design, maintenance, and automation readiness (with AI-driven legacy test refactoring since version 4.0 and a forthcoming chat-based AI copilot); and Lynqa, an agentic AI platform that autonomously executes manual and Gherkin tests on live application UIs without scripts, locators, or code, writing step-by-step execution evidence (screenshots, verdicts, logs) back into the source test management tool. Lynqa is offered as a standalone product and through specialized integrations — Lynqa for Xray (available on the Atlassian Marketplace), Lynqa for XQual, and Lynqa for SquashTM — and uses a multimodal (visual + semantic) UI interpretation approach with a human/AI clarification loop addressing more than 90% of detected uncertainty cases. Reported technical performance includes >85% per-step execution reliability on internal AI Lab benchmarks, 40% faster test design with Yest, and a claimed 15-20x cost reduction vs. manual execution with Lynqa.

The company's technology is anchored by a dedicated AI laboratory in Besançon and a research collaboration with the Femto-ST laboratory, reflecting more than 10 years of applied research in Model-Based Testing and AI for testing. Smartesting generates revenue through subscription licensing for Yest (with a tailored customer success management service and the Yest Academy training program) and subscription/usage-based pricing for Lynqa (with a 10-credit free trial), supplemented by professional services revenue from ISTQB-certified 'Testing with Generative AI' training delivered in-person, online, and intra-company, plus indirect revenue through implementation and consulting partners. The go-to-market is hybrid: a consultative enterprise sales motion via demo booking for Yest and Lynqa, a self-serve/PLG motion with a free trial for Lynqa including a marketplace listing, partner co-marketing with technology vendors (Xray, Keysight/Eggplant, Inflectra, Agilitest), and a broad European SI/training partner network. The customer base includes roughly 28 named enterprises concentrated in French and European insurance, banking, aerospace, healthcare, logistics, and consulting (Allianz, Generali, CNAM, Covéa, AGIPI, BNP Paribas Leasing, BforBank, Thales DMS, Lufthansa, Sercel, BioMérieux, Dedalus, Worldline, Edenred, Geodis, Adeo, Randstad, Accenture, Expleo, ETNIC, Raiffeisen Bank International, among others). Smartesting is a privately held SAS with no disclosed external venture funding beyond an EISMEA grant, and it is pursuing SOC 2 Type II certification to support broader enterprise and U.S. expansion.

Name

Smartesting Solutions & Services

Legal name

SMARTESTING SOLUTIONS ET SERVICES

Website

https://smartesting.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Smartesting is a French AI-augmented software testing company offering Yest, a visual Model-Based Testing IDE, and Lynqa, an agentic AI platform that autonomously executes manual tests, serving enterprise QA teams in insurance, banking, aerospace, and healthcare across Europe.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Software Testing Tools

NAICS

Software Publishers (5132), Custom Computer Programming Services (541511), Computer Training (611420)

SIC

Services-Computer Programming Services (7371), Services-Prepackaged Software (7372)

akta.pro primary industry

Enterprise Application Testing & QA Services (BPAEAGAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Quality Engineering & Test Automation (QE/QA) (BPAEAFAJ), Testing, QA & Release/Deployment Enablement (BPAEAAAN)

Keywords

• Software testing tools
• Model-based testing
• AI test automation
• Test design software
• Manual test execution

Headquarters

HQ city

Besançon

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Yest Software Subscriptions: Yest is offered as a software tool with a tailored CSM service. Revenue is generated through subscription licensing, likely tiered by team size or usage. A Yest Academy training program is also offered alongside the product.
2. Lynqa AI Test Execution Subscriptions: Lynqa is offered with a free trial (10 execution credits for new accounts) and likely operates on a subscription or usage-based model for ongoing execution capacity. Pricing pages exist (lynqa.smartesting.com/pricing) indicating publicly listed pricing tiers.
3. AI Training and Certification Services: Smartesting offers 'ISTQB Certified Tester – Testing with Generative AI' training, a two-day (14-hour) professional certification program. The training is offered in-person, online, and in intra-company formats, representing a professional services revenue stream.
4. Enterprise Implementation and Consulting via Partners: Through its network of service and implementation partners (Accenture, SII, B/Acceptance, AUBAY, CIMT AG, Open Groupe), Smartesting generates indirect revenue from deployments, integrations, and consulting engagements that support Yest and Lynqa adoption in enterprise environments.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Smartesting sells AI-augmented software testing products for QA professionals: Yest, a visual/Model-Based Testing IDE for designing, maintaining, and automating tests through graphical workflows; and Lynqa, an agentic AI product that autonomously executes existing manual or Gherkin tests on application UIs without scripts or code. The company supplements these products with ISTQB-certified AI testing training, a dedicated CSM service for Yest users, and a partner-led implementation ecosystem across EMEA.

Product overview

Smartesting Solutions & Services offers two core AI-powered testing products: Yest and Lynqa. Yest is a visual test design and Model-Based Testing IDE that enables QA teams to design tests using graphical workflows, generate test scenarios automatically, and prepare tests for automation. Yest version 4.0 integrates AI capabilities for refactoring legacy tests and includes an AI copilot for chat-based test creation. Lynqa is an AI agent for manual test execution that runs existing manual or Gherkin tests directly on application UIs without scripts or code. Lynqa is available as a standalone product and through specialized integrations: Lynqa for Xray (for Xray/Jira users), Lynqa for XQual (for XQual users), and Lynqa for SquashTM (for SquashTM users). Both products are designed for QA professionals and work together to accelerate the entire test lifecycle from design through execution, with measurable gains of 40% faster test design and 15-20x cost reduction in test execution.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Yest Visual/Model-Based Testing IDE that lets QA teams design, maintain, and automate tests through graphical workflows. Generates minimum test scenarios for full coverage, identifies affected tests when requirements change, supports keyword-driven automation readiness, and (since version 4.0) uses AI to refactor and standardize legacy tests, with an AI copilot for chat-based test creation.
• Lynqa Agentic AI product that retrieves manual or Gherkin tests from connected test management tools (or runs standalone), executes them autonomously on the application UI without scripts, locators, or code, and writes step-by-step evidence (screenshots, verdicts, logs) back to the source tool. Supports 24/7 parallel execution, Gherkin scenarios, and a Human/AI clarification loop.
• Yest Academy Training and learning resources accompanying Yest, helping QA practitioners get started with and master visual test design and Model-Based Testing.
• ISTQB Certified Training — Testing with Generative AI Two-day (14-hour) certifying training program preparing participants for the ISTQB 'Certified Tester – Testing with Generative AI' credential. Covers AI fundamentals, prompt engineering, AI risk analysis, test infrastructure integration, and organizational AI adoption. Delivered in-person, online, and in intra-company formats.

Quantifiable outcome

• 40% faster test design with Yest
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers27 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

AI capability9 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

21 partnerships are on record, tiered core, secondary and minor.

• Xray (Get INTELLIGENCE)coreTechnology or IntegrationXray is a robust test management tool native for Jira. It enables planning, execution, and tracking of manual and automated tests with full traceability between requirements, tests, and defects. Smartesting offers 'Lynqa for Xray' — an AI agent that executes Xray manual and Gherkin tests directly on the application UI — as a natively integrated product available on the Atlassian Marketplace. Yest also integrates with Xray to strengthen Agile and DevOps collaboration.
• Keysight Technologies / EggplantcoreTechnology or IntegrationKeysight's Eggplant is an AI-based test automation platform that accelerates software delivery through simplified functional, regression, and performance testing. Integration with Yest enhances collaboration, detects defects early, and optimizes delivery cycles without complex programming. Yest generates scenarios that feed into Eggplant's automation engine.
• Inflectra (SpiraTest, SpiraTeam, SpiraPlan, Rapise)secondaryTechnology or IntegrationInflectra provides test management, quality assurance, and project management solutions (SpiraTest, SpiraTeam, SpiraPlan) alongside Rapise for test automation. The Spira-Yest-Rapise integration automates the testing process, centralizes reports, and provides a single source of truth.
• AgilitestsecondaryTechnology or IntegrationAgilitest is a no-code functional test automation platform for web, mobile, desktop, and API testing. Integration with Yest and CI/CD tools optimizes delivery of quality products. Yest-generated test scenarios can feed into Agilitest's codeless automation execution.
• XQualcoreTechnology or IntegrationXQual is a flexible ALM platform managing the application lifecycle including version management, requirements, testing, and bug tracking, with support for 90 automation frameworks. Smartesting offers 'Lynqa for XQual' — an AI execution agent integrated with the XQual platform.
• InvarturesecondaryTechnology or IntegrationInvarture is a French company specializing in SAP information system optimization, with over 15 years of experience helping European enterprise clients improve development, testing, delivery, and data security processes. They offer a SAP testing solution combining Yest and Agilitest to automate test design, maintenance, and execution in SAP environments.
• CIMT AGsecondaryImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCIMT AG is a technology consulting firm helping clients tackle tomorrow's challenges with innovative solutions and comprehensive expertise. They offer consulting, transformation, and implementation services across infrastructure, security, cloud, and application management.
• Open GroupesecondaryImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerOpen Groupe accompanies enterprises in their digital transformation with innovative cloud, data, AI, and digital workplace solutions. Their DevOps approach accelerates projects while maintaining agility and security.
• Groupe SIIsecondaryImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerFounded in 1979, SII Group is an international ESN (IT services company) accompanying enterprises in digital transformation. Labelled EcoVadis Gold and Great Place To Work, SII combines consulting and digital services with a decentralized organization.
• AccenturesecondaryImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerAccenture is a global leader in management consulting, technology services, and outsourcing. It helps clients improve performance through innovative solutions in cloud computing, AI, business strategy, and automation across healthcare, banking, industry, and retail.
• B/AcceptancesecondaryImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerB/Acceptance supports IT projects with quality software services, test management (QA Ready, automation, crowdtesting, performance testing), and business process management (BPM). Distinguished by a team of ISTQB-certified consultants with expertise in complex project challenges.
• AUBAYsecondaryImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerAUBAY is a technology consulting and services company specializing in enterprise digital transformation, with expertise in information systems, software development, and data management. Present internationally, emphasizing agility and technical excellence.
• ALTENsecondaryGTM or Marketing PartnerALTEN is a global leader in engineering and IT services, accompanying client development strategies in innovation, R&D, and technological information systems. Distributes Smartesting's AI training for software testing as a training partner.
• CertilogsecondaryGTM or Marketing PartnerCertilog is a French training organization specializing in software testing and information systems, offering ISTQB-certified training in business analysis, requirements management, and software testing in French and English, both in inter-company and on-site formats. Also provides TMMi audit and certification services.
• QESTITsecondaryGTM or Marketing PartnerQESTIT is a European company specializing in quality assurance (QA) and software testing with over 25 years of experience, offering services including test automation, performance testing, cybersecurity, and UX design. Distributes Smartesting's AI testing training program.
• UpSkill4ITminorGTM or Marketing PartnerUpSkill4IT is an online IT training platform dedicated to continuous IT skills improvement, offering e-learning courses, personalized e-coaching sessions, and an AI-powered best practice management tool. Covers agility, development, testing/quality, UX, security, and DevOps.
• sepp.medsecondaryGTM or Marketing PartnerWith over 40 years of expertise, sepp.med is a trusted leader in software development and quality assurance for critical systems, specializing in agile software development, cybersecurity, and regulatory compliance. Also operates sepp.med Academy offering professional courses and internationally recognized certifications.
• iSyst Intelligente Systeme GmbHminorGTM or Marketing PartneriSyst is an independent testing organization specializing in functional and quality testing of embedded systems. The iSyst Academy offers tailored training formats that bridge theory and practice, including software testing training that may cover Smartesting solutions.
• Software Quality Lab AcademyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSoftware Quality Lab Academy is an international software quality-focused training organization offering over 80 courses in requirements engineering, software architecture, software testing, security, agile methods, and AI. Serves primarily Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. Accredited training provider for ISTQB, iSAQB, IREB, and UXQB.
• Q-LeapminorGTM or Marketing PartnerQ-Leap is a Luxembourg-based company specializing in software testing and QA, offering services such as test automation, performance testing, accessibility, and UX. Offers ISTQB-certified training and develops innovative tools like Q-Bot and Q-Guard for test automation.
• Femto-ST (Research Laboratory)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSmartesting collaborates with the Femto-ST research laboratory, a pioneer in discovering tomorrow's technologies. This collaboration is described as essential to shaping Smartesting's vision and developing its Model-Based Testing and AI capabilities. Femto-ST is based in Besançon, France.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Agilitest: French no-code functional test automation platform for web, mobile, desktop and API testing with strong codeless authoring emphasis. Agilitest is both a direct competitor in European QA tooling and a Smartesting partner (Yest-generated scenarios feed Agilitest execution), making it the closest peer in geography, customer base and product philosophy.
• Mabl: AI-native SaaS for E2E web application testing that combines low-code test authoring with auto-healing execution targeting QA and engineering teams in mid-market and enterprise. Mabl directly overlaps with Lynqa's AI-execution positioning and Yest's modern test design approach, competing for the same budget line.
• Katalon: Test automation platform providing low-code authoring, execution and test management for QA teams across web, mobile, API and desktop. Katalon is a broad comparable serving the same QA-led buyer with overlapping model-based, AI-augmented test design and execution capabilities.
• Applitools: Visual AI testing platform using computer vision to validate UI behavior and detect visual regressions. Applitools serves the same QA/engineering audience that Smartesting targets with Lynqa's visual screen-reading capabilities, competing for visual- and AI-driven test execution budget.

Broad incumbents

• Tricentis: Enterprise testing platform with Tosca (model-based test design), qTest, and recently acquired Testim (AI-driven test authoring). Tricentis competes with Smartesting across the same enterprise QA buyer on similar capabilities (MBT + AI execution) but operates at much larger scale with a broader portfolio across the test lifecycle.
• Sauce Labs: Cloud-based test execution platform for web and mobile applications used by enterprise QA teams. Sauce Labs overlaps with Smartesting on test execution infrastructure, though it targets a broader DevOps audience than Smartesting's QA-first positioning.
• Keysight Eggplant: AI-based test automation platform inside Keysight that accelerates functional, regression and performance testing via model-driven and AI techniques. Eggplant is both a direct competitor to Lynqa/Yest's combined MBT+AI execution and a stated technology integration partner of Smartesting.
• BrowserStack: Cloud testing platform offering manual and automated cross-browser/device testing plus low-code test creation (Low Code Automation). BrowserStack competes for the same enterprise QA budget with a broader platform scope than Smartesting but a similarly AI-augmented product direction.

Emerging players

• Functionize: AI-powered test automation platform combining NLP-driven test creation with autonomous cloud execution. Functionize is an emerging peer directly comparable to Lynqa's positioning as an agentic execution layer over existing manual/Gherkin tests.
• testRigor: No-code AI test automation tool that lets QA users write tests in plain English and execute them autonomously across web and mobile. Highly comparable to Lynqa's agentic English-language execution model and similar mid-market buyer.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/smartesting
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/smartesting

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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