Kiwi TCMS
Bulgarian open-source test management system you can run as a Docker container or rent as a private tenant
Quick Overview
| Company | Open Technologies Bulgaria, Ltd |
|---|---|
| Category | Test Management |
| Headquarters | Sofia, Bulgaria |
| Founded | Not stated |
| EU Presence | Yes - Bulgaria (EU) |
| Data Location | Your own server, or a private tenant under tenant.kiwitcms.org (storage region not stated on pages checked) |
| Open Source | GPLv2+ and AGPLv3+ (mostly, per vendor) |
| GDPR Compliant | Yes |
| Self-Hosting | Yes - Docker container, plus Enterprise on-premises inside your VPN |
| Main Features | Test plans and cases, test runs, dashboard, telemetry reports, JSON-RPC and XML-RPC API, plugins for test frameworks, one-click bug reporting to third-party trackers, GitHub app |
| Pricing | Self Support USD 35 per month, Private Tenant USD 150 per month, Enterprise on request; a public demo tenant is free |
| Best For | Teams with their own container infrastructure that want open source code and no per-user fees |
| Replaces | TestRail, Zephyr |
Detailed Review
Kiwi TCMS is a test case management system that tracks test plans, cases, runs and results for manual and automated testing. Plugins collect results from popular test frameworks, and the API is available over JSON-RPC and XML-RPC.
The legal page names Open Technologies Bulgaria, Ltd, Cherkovna 80 str., Sofia, registration number 200601818, as the provider of infrastructure, development, data processing and support. The vendor states the source code is released mostly under GPLv2+ and AGPLv3+.
Subscription plans
Self Support (USD 35 per month) is for your own server: tagged releases, a private package repository for add-ons, and limited support for account and billing issues only. Private Tenant (USD 150 per month) adds SaaS hosting under tenant.kiwitcms.org, unlimited users, raw data access, database export and support from 10 to 16 UTC on weekdays.
Enterprise runs on-premises inside your VPN; the price is not on the page. A free public tenant exists for demonstration only and is wiped after 30 days of inactivity.
Data handling
The privacy policy says user data on a private tenant is removed within 45 days after the subscription ends. The site uses Plausible Analytics and Scarf for anonymous usage statistics. The vendor says private tenants support multiple storage regions and vendors and are always encrypted.
Integrations
One-click bug reporting works with third-party trackers, and a GitHub app is available. The vendor reports more than 2 million container downloads.
Limitations to Consider
The Self Support plan includes no technical support, and Private Tenant support responds within 72 hours by email. Prices are shown in US dollars. You run and update the container yourself on the lower plan. The storage region of private tenants is not stated on the pages checked.
Who Should Use Kiwi TCMS
Engineering teams that already operate containers and want open source test management without per-seat licences.
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Open source under GPL and AGPL licences
- Flat monthly prices, no per-user fee on Private Tenant
- Docker container for aarch64 and x86_64
- JSON-RPC and XML-RPC API
- Vendor in Sofia, Bulgaria, with a register number published
Cons
- No technical support on the Self Support plan
- Email response within 72 hours on Private Tenant
- Prices shown in US dollars
- Storage region of tenants not stated
Alternatives to Kiwi TCMS
Other European test management worth comparing before you decide:
Testiny
Austria · Graz test management with EU hosting, a free tier and TestRail import
TestMonitor
Netherlands · Utrecht test management with euro pricing and ISO 27001 certification
Squash TM
France · Open-core test repository from Henix with a free Community edition
aqua cloud
Germany · Cologne test and requirements suite with free guest licences
See all European test management or compare them directly against TestRail on our alternatives page.
Frequently Asked Questions
The source code is open source and the container is free to run on your own server. The vendor sells subscriptions starting at USD 35 per month for Self Support, which adds tagged releases and a package repository but no technical support.
The legal page names Open Technologies Bulgaria, Ltd of Sofia as the company providing infrastructure, development, data processing and support services.
Yes. The Private Tenant plan at USD 150 per month provides SaaS hosting under tenant.kiwitcms.org with unlimited users and database export.