What iTester does

iTester, Inc. is a US-headquartered software testing company operating a two-sided, QA-exclusive marketplace that connects enterprises and startups with identity-verified (KYC), NDA-protected software testers across 50+ countries. The company is privately held and was founded in 2000 per firmographic data, with headquarters in Plano, TX and a secondary office in New York, NY. iTester's positioning is explicitly QA-only, excluding designers, developers, or generalist freelancers, and emphasizes testing on real physical devices (iOS, Android, web, desktop) rather than emulators unless specifically requested.

The platform is built around three core technical pillars: a Trust Score system that tiers testers (New, Rising, Trusted, Elite) based on verified client ratings rather than self-reported credentials; Stripe Connect-powered escrow that holds funds until client approval of delivered work; and KYC plus device-ownership verification that gates tester onboarding. Around this core, iTester has built a broad service surface spanning functional and regression testing, mobile app testing, API and performance testing, security and penetration testing (OWASP Top 10, SOC 2/HIPAA/PCI-DSS mapped audits), accessibility testing (ADA, WCAG 2.2, Section 508, EN 301 549), localization testing, test automation (Playwright, Cypress, Selenium, Appium, XCUITest, Espresso), compatibility testing, usability/UX testing, and an AI & LLM Testing line covering hallucination detection, prompt injection, jailbreak, bias, and red-teaming.

iTester monetizes through a 20% platform fee on completed work plus the spread on tester rates, which range from $25-200/hour depending on specialization (manual functional $25-45/hr, automation engineers $60-120/hr, security/penetration $80-200/hr). Billing cadence supports pay-as-you-go (per-hour, fixed-price) and monthly retainer arrangements. The company holds SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001, GDPR compliance with data export/deletion support, and HIPAA-aligned workflows, supporting enterprise sales into regulated verticals. Two primary customer segments are addressed: Enterprise (managed testing programs, dedicated testers, compliance-driven engagements) and Startups (flexible, on-demand, cost-efficient QA capacity), with software development teams served on a use-case basis across cross-browser and cross-device validation needs. No revenue figures, funding rounds, named customer logos, or management team beyond the CEO are disclosed in the source material.

Name

iTester

Legal name

iTester, Inc.

Website

https://itester.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

iTester is a US-headquartered QA-exclusive marketplace that connects enterprises and startups with KYC-verified, NDA-protected software testers across 50+ countries, charging a 20% platform fee and offering managed testing, accessibility, security, and AI/LLM services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Software Testing Marketplace

NAICS

Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151), Other Computer Related Services (541519)

SIC

Services-Testing Laboratories (8734), Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370)

akta.pro primary industry

Quality Engineering & Test Automation (QE/QA) (BPAEAFAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

App Testing, QA & Beta Distribution Platforms (BPAMADAK), Enterprise Application Testing & QA Services (BPAEAGAI)

Keywords

• QA testing marketplace
• Software testing services
• Manual functional testing
• Test automation services
• Penetration testing

Headquarters

HQ city

Plano

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Digital Commerce or Content

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Platform Commission on Completed Work: iTester charges a 20% platform fee on completed work, which covers escrow services, NDA enforcement, dispute resolution, and tester verification.
2. Tester Rate Markup: The company facilitates hiring of testers at rates ranging from $25–$200/hour depending on specialization. Revenue derives from the margin between tester rates and client payments.
3. Managed Testing Services: Managed testing programs (accessibility, compatibility, localization, UI/UX) provided as higher-touch service engagements for enterprise clients.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

iTester operates a QA-exclusive online marketplace that connects companies with identity-verified, NDA-protected software testers across 50+ countries for on-demand and dedicated engagements. It supplements the marketplace with managed testing services covering functional, mobile, accessibility, compatibility, localization, UI/UX, security, AI/LLM, and full-stack auditing. The platform monetizes via a 20% fee on completed work, hourly tester rates of $25–$200, fixed-price projects, and monthly retainers, secured by Stripe Connect escrow.

Product overview

iTester is a QA-exclusive marketplace platform that connects companies with identity-verified, NDA-protected software testers across 50+ countries. The platform operates through two main channels: a self-service marketplace for hiring on-demand testers (Hire Software Testers, Hire Dedicated Software Testers) and managed testing services (Managed Testing, Managed Accessibility Testing, Managed Compatibility Testing, Managed Localization Testing, Managed UI/UX Testing). Additional services include specialized auditing offerings (Web App Auditing, Mobile App Auditing, Security & Plumbing Audit, Full Stack Auditing, AI & LLM Testing). The platform serves both Enterprise and Startups segments, with pricing ranging from $25-120/hour and a 20% platform fee on completed work.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Managed Testing End-to-end managed software testing service covering manual and exploratory testing on real iOS, Android, web, and desktop devices across 50+ countries; available to enterprise and startup clients needing continuous QA coverage.
• Managed Accessibility Testing Accessibility compliance audits covering ADA, WCAG 2.2, Section 508, and EN 301 549 standards for web and mobile applications; targeted at organizations needing accessibility compliance attestation.
• Managed Compatibility Testing Cross-browser, cross-device, OS, and screen-size validation testing to ensure applications work across diverse environments; targeted at development teams managing platform fragmentation.
• Managed Localization Testing Multilingual UX, currency, and regional format validation testing for applications targeting global markets; targeted at companies localizing products across regions.
• Managed UI/UX Testing Usability and user experience testing including real-user feedback and task-based studies; targeted at product teams seeking qualitative UX validation.
• Web App Auditing Comprehensive auditing service for web applications to identify defects, security issues, and performance problems; targeted at companies needing an external review of web app quality and security posture.
• Mobile App Auditing Comprehensive auditing service for mobile applications on iOS and Android platforms using real devices; targeted at mobile product teams needing an external quality review.
• Security & Plumbing Audit Security testing including penetration testing, OWASP Top 10 assessments, and audits mapped to SOC 2, HIPAA, and PCI-DSS requirements; targeted at regulated organizations and security-conscious buyers.
• Full Stack Auditing Comprehensive end-to-end auditing covering all layers of the technology stack including front-end, back-end, APIs, and infrastructure; targeted at organizations wanting a holistic technology review.
• AI & LLM Testing Specialized testing for AI and large language models including hallucination detection, prompt injection, jailbreak, bias detection, and red-teaming; targeted at companies deploying generative AI systems that need third-party AI safety and quality assessment.
• Hire Software Testers (Marketplace) QA-exclusive marketplace connecting companies with verified, NDA-protected testers for on-demand software testing projects; supports per-hour, fixed-price, and retainer arrangements for SMBs, startups, and enterprises.
• Hire Dedicated Software Testers Dedicated tester hiring service for companies seeking ongoing testing resources with identity verification and Stripe Connect escrow protection; targeted at organizations needing continuous QA capacity.
• Free QA Audit Complimentary quality assurance audit service to help companies identify testing needs and gaps; targeted at prospective customers as a free engagement and lead-generation offering.

Quantifiable outcome

• Most projects receive qualified bids within hours
• +1 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability3 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Stripe ConnectcoreTechnology or IntegrationStripe Connect provides the secure escrow payment infrastructure for the iTester marketplace. Funds are held securely when clients hire testers and released only after clients approve submitted work, providing payment protection for both parties.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/iTester
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/itesterinc

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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