The outsourced software testing services market has seen considerable growth due to a variety of factors.
• The market size of outsourced software testing services has seen a significant expansion in the past few years. The market, which was at $52.92 billion in 2024, will surge to a staggering $61.13 billion in 2025 with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 15.5%.
Factors contributing to this growth during the historic period include the demand for cost savings, complexities inherent in software systems, the worldwide proliferation of IT services, and innovations in testing technology. The escalating demand for quality assurance, companies' focus on their primary skills, and the rising pattern of delegating non-core tasks also play a crucial role.
The outsourced software testing services market is expected to maintain its strong growth trajectory in upcoming years.
• The market size of outsourced software testing services is predicted to experience significant expansion in the coming years, reaching $107.72 billion by 2029 with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 15.2%.
Various factors are contributing to this expected growth within the forecast period, including digital transformation undertakings, widespread use of mobile and IoT devices, strict regulatory and compliance demands, cloud computing growth, heightened focus on cybersecurity, the necessity for quicker market entry, and breakthroughs in artificial intelligence and machine learning. Key trends within this period encompass the engagement of AI-driven testing instruments, amplified utilization of automation in testing operations, shift towards sustained testing in DevOps setups, incorporation of blockchain technology for heightened security, surging demand for virtual and remote testing solutions, increased need for specialized testing services for pioneer technologies, and an emphasis on testing for user experience and accessibility.
The increased need for cloud-based services is predicted to fuel the expansion of the outsourced software testing services market. Such cloud-based services are computing resources and applications delivered via the internet, letting users utilize them as required without the need for physical hardware management. The popularity of cloud-based services is due to their flexibility, cost-effectiveness, and scalability, permitting businesses to rapidly adjust to evolving requirements while minimizing the necessity for significant initial investments. Outsourced software testing services augment cloud-based solutions by providing specialized testing to ensure that cloud applications are secure, dependable, and meet user demands, allowing organizations to sustain high-quality and efficient cloud services. For example, in December 2023, Eurostat, a Luxembourg-based statistical office of the European Union, reported that about 45.2% of EU enterprises utilized cloud computing services in 2023, primarily for tasks such as email hosting, file storage, and miscellaneous operational activities, showing a substantial growth of 4.2 percentage points since 2021. Thus, the rising need for cloud-based services is propelling the expansion of the outsourced software testing services market.
The outsourced software testing services market covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Type: Microsoft Windows, Mac OS X, Linux
2) By Application: Unit Testing, Integration Testing, End-To-End Functionality Testing, Usability Testing, System Testing, Performance Testing, Load And Stress Testing,
3) By End-use Industry: Banking, Financial Services, And Insurance (BFSI), Telecommunication, Information Technology, Retail, Other End-use Industries
Subsegments:
1) By Microsoft Windows: Desktop Application Testing, Web Application Testing, Mobile Application Testing, Compatibility Testing, Security Testing For Windows Applications, Performance Testing For Windows Platforms
2) By Mac OS X: Desktop Application Testing For macOS, Web Application Testing On macOS, Mobile Application Testing, Cross-Platform Compatibility Testing, Security Testing For macOS Applications, Usability Testing On Mac OS X Devices
3) By Linux: Desktop Application Testing On Linux, Server Application Testing On Linux, Web Application Testing On Linux, Mobile Application Testing (Linux-Based), Cross-Platform Compatibility Testing, Security And Penetration Testing On Linux Systems, Performance And Load Testing On Linux Platforms
Leading corporations in the outsourced software testing services sector are pioneering inventive products like AI-driven testing platforms to secure their competitive position. These AI-driven testing platforms employ sophisticated artificial intelligence techniques to mechanize and improve software testing procedures. For example, LambdaTest, a renowned software testing provider, introduced an advanced AI Test Assistant called KaneAI in August 2024 in an effort to streamline the software testing course. By enabling users to construct, troubleshoot, and manage tests through a user-friendly interface, KaneAI is intended to make test automation a more user-friendly process. This groundbreaking tool assists quality engineering teams in dealing with the intricacies of coding and manual scripting. In addition to this, it caters to multi-language code export across prevailing frameworks, facilitating flawless test upkeep and execution.
Major companies operating in the outsourced software testing services market are include:
•Accenture plc
• International Business Machines Corporation
• The Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company
• Capgemini SE
• Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation
• Infosys Ltd.
• HCL Technologies Limited
• Atos SE
• Wipro Enterprises And Private Ltd
• Tech Mahindra Limited
• Amdocs Limited
• Mindtree Limited
• V-Soft Consulting Group Inc
• A1QA
• Crowdtesting
• Cigniti Technologies Limited
• Katalon Studio
• Think Future Technologies Pvt. Ltd
• Testlio Inc.
• Xoomworks Technology
• TestMatick
• DeviQA
• PixelCrayons
• SQA Labs Inc.
• Cypress.io Inc.
• Software Quality Systems Inc.
North America was the largest region in the outsourced software testing services market in 2024. The regions covered in the outsourced software testing services market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.