What Fueled The Previous Growth In The Crowdsourced Testing Market?
The crowdsourced testing market has seen considerable growth due to a variety of factors.
• The market size for crowdsourced testing has seen fast-paced growth recently. There's a predicted rise from $2.38 billion in 2024 to $2.62 billion in 2025, which represents a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.0%.
The surge during the historic period can be explained by the necessity of embracing a more economic software development procedure, the growing demand to bridge the internal skill deficit, the requirement for enhancing software quality assurance, the urgency for more rapid software development cycles, and flexibility in the testing process.
How Does the Forecast Look for the Crowdsourced Testing Market?
The crowdsourced testing market is expected to maintain its strong growth trajectory in upcoming years.
• The market size of crowdsourced testing is anticipated to witness robust growth in the coming years, reaching $3.8 billion in 2029 with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.8%.
The projected growth during this period can be ascribed to factors like the escalating penetration of the internet, IoT expansion, surge in the number of applications and operating systems, growth in the digital device usage, and an increasing demand for digital transformation. Key trends for the forecast period encompass the innovation of end-user testing solutions, product advancements, technological enhancements, and the adoption of progressive technologies like cloud computing and business expansion.
What Are The Leading Drivers Of Growth In The Crowdsourced Testing Market?
Rising internet access is anticipated to fuel the expansion of the crowdsourced testing market. The growth in remote employment, digital shopping, e-commerce platforms, and online education has amplified the necessity for internet connectivity. Crowdsourced testing offers crucial data on the practical performance of internet connections, such as during high usage periods, across diverse geographical regions, and with different network providers. This methodology involves the use of wide-ranging testers from various locations to conduct evaluations of software under authentic circumstances, including tests on network performance. For instance, a report by the International Telecommunication Union, a specialized agency based in Switzerland, suggested in November 2022 that about 5.3 billion people (or 66% of the global population) were projected to be internet users in 2022, showing a growth rate of 6.1% compared to 2021. Hence, the surge in internet penetration is positively impacting the growth of the crowdsourced testing market.
How Are The Segments Defined Within The Global Crowdsourced Testing Market?
The crowdsourced testing market covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Component: Platform, Services
2) By Deployment Mode: Cloud, On-Premises
3) By Type: Exploratory Testing, Graphical User Interface (GUI) Testing, Usability Testing, Functional Testing, Performance Testing, Other Testing Types
4) By Application: Mobile Applications, Web Applications, Native Desktop Applications
5) By End-User: Banking, Financial Services, And Insurance (BFSI), IT And Telecom, Retail, Healthcare And Life Sciences, Media And Entertainment, Other End-Users
Subsegments:
1) By Platform: Cloud-Based Platform, On-Premise Platform
2) By Services: Functional Testing, Usability Testing, Compatibility Testing, Localization Testing, Security Testing, Performance Testing, User Interface (UI) Testing, Regression Testing
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How Are New Trends Impacting The Size Of The Crowdsourced Testing Market?
The key players in the crowdsourced testing industry are evolving their strategies to include technologies like crowdsourcing platforms. These platforms provide a virtual environment that enables individuals or businesses to connect with a global network of solution-providers for tackling various hurdles, undertakings, or assignments. For instance, Tech Mahindra, an IT services and consultancy firm based in India, introduced Populii in December 2023. Populii creates a bridge between gig workers and top-tier organizations for cooperation on micro-jobs. It offers reliable data from competent professionals to enterprises while providing gig workers with versatile job options. The platform gives gig workers numerous chances to work on data management, microtasks, and user research with top-tier companies. Populii supports Tech Mahindra's NXT.NOW philosophy, which places emphasis on the 'Human Centric Experience' and upholds investment in cutting-edge technologies to facilitate digital evolution and cater to dynamic customer demands.
Who Are the Key Players In The Crowdsourced Testing Market?
Major companies operating in the crowdsourced testing market are:
• Infosys Limited
• EPAM Systems Inc.
• MSG Systems AG
• Flatworld Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
• Computer Task Group Inc. (CTG)
• Qualitest Inc.
• Cigniti Technologies Ltd.
• Bugcrowd Inc.
• test IO Inc.
• Testbirds GmbH
• Synack
• Testlio Inc.
• ImpactQA
• Global App Testing
• Rainforest QA Inc.
• Digivante Ltd.
• Qualitrix Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
• Ubertesters Inc.
• MyCrowd
• Crowd4Test
• TestUnity
• Test Yantra Software Solutions
• QA Mentor Inc.
• Cobalt Labs Inc.
• Applause App Quality Inc.
• Crowdsprint Pty Ltd
What Is The Most Dominant Region In The Crowdsourced Testing Market?
North America was the largest region in the crowdsourced testing market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the crowdsourced testing market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.
