testobject

TestObject was a cloud-based platform that provided access to real mobile devices for testing apps. The service allowed developers and quality assurance teams to run automated tests on a range of iOS and Android devices hosted in the cloud, as well as perform manual testing in a browser. It supported popular testing frameworks and integrations through Appium and WebDriver-based workflows, and offered features such as parallel test execution, device diversity, and artifacts like screenshots, videos, and logs for each run.

In addition to automated test execution, TestObject provided a web-based dashboard for configuring devices, scheduling tests, and reviewing results. It emphasized real-device testing as opposed to emulators, allowing detection of device-specific issues and performance characteristics across different screen sizes and OS versions. The platform was used by software development teams seeking scalable mobile test coverage and faster feedback cycles.

TestObject was acquired by Sauce Labs, a leading cloud-based test automation company, and its real-device cloud was integrated into Sauce Labs' platform. After the acquisition, the TestObject product line was merged into Sauce Labs, and the TestObject brand was phased out while retaining core capabilities for mobile testing.

The legacy TestObject platform contributed to the evolution of mobile testing by providing on-demand access to a broad device catalog and by supporting automated test pipelines through standard frameworks. It helped teams reduce infrastructure costs and improve test reliability across iOS and Android devices.