aqua AI-powered bug tracking tool: Make your delivery faster

With aqua you will quickly find and solve issues to achieve fast defect-free releases. Report bugs, set priorities and visualise them on Kanban board, assign developers to fix defects, track and discuss progress in tickets.

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Why choose aqua as your bug tracker software

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Use AI to test faster than ever

Open a requirement and auto-create an entire aqua test case covering it. Describe a test in plain words and get full test steps for it. Auto-prioritise your test cases to see which tests you absolutely must execute before deploying

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Create 100% visual bug reports with Capture

Record all your interactions on the page in 1 click and streamline your defect reporting. Document all your steps and provide developers with a comprehensive bug report with time-stamped video and environment information.

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Create defect templates with custom data

Set up templates with pre-filled default fields and custom fields to keep all the relevant information inside tickets

Create defect templates with custom data
Save 6.5 hours/week on bug reporting
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Set up workflows to govern defect handling

Configure workflows to set up the sequence of tasks/actions required to fill out the information specific to the project. Limit key status changes to senior specialists only and impose field rules to require extra defect context where relevant

Set up workflows to govern defect handling
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Create detailed defect tickets

Use rich descriptions, attach documents/videos/pdfs or leave links to external files, and paste screenshots straight to aqua to describe issues in detail

Create detailed defect tickets
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Quickly add defects during test execution

Create defects with instructions, expected results, and actual results autofilled from the test execution

Quickly add defects during test execution
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See unresolved defects while re-running a test case

Defects found during the execution of a test case are automatically shown the next time you run it. You can quickly mark these defects as resolved or add new details if you are still not getting the expected results

See unresolved defects while re-running a test case

Speed up releases x2 with aqua

Get much more than just QA bug tracking tool

Banking-grade traceability

Vast regulatory compliance

Unlimited number of free basic licences (perfect for manual QA)

1-day migration

Unlimited ticket capacity

High test reusability

Solid QA-Developer communication

Frequent feature updates

Enjoy extra value no matter the job title

Give your engineers the tool they deserve ā€” with plenty of value for non-tech colleagues as well

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šŸ–„ļø Upper Management

Hi, tester

  • Scale up to any volume Use test scenarios with as many test cases as you need
  • Reduce excessive clicking Update test cases in bulk to save hours
  • Mix-and-match your tools Connect any QA tool to get data from aqua and into aqua with REST API. Use 12+ native integrations
QA specialists

Hi, QA Lead

  • Replace four tools with just one Utilise aqua for test management, defect management, requirements management, and project management
  • Shape aqua to your needs Set up custom project hierarchy and automated workflows
  • Optimise delivery and avoid bottlenecks Help your team deliver every couple of weeks if not days with a feature-rich yet simple bug tracking tool
Usage of qa testing tool aqua

Hi, upper management

  • Eliminate the bus factor Futureproof your IT infrastructure with solid documentation, traceability, and an established bug tracking tool in software testing space
  • Stay compliant with little effort Breeze past regulatory audits with simplified & automated compliance
  • Reclaim your profits Improve the bottom line by up to 5% with superior and efficient quality assurance
Upper Management

Used by the worldā€™s most innovative teams

Our clients speak for us

Companies that want to keep up with digital change trust in aqua

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ā€œI was surprised to find such a comprehensive and mature tool for test management in the German market not having taken it seriously beforehand.ā€

Jƶrg GroƟmann, Head of Development, Bank 11
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ā€œThe reporting is meaningful and provides a good basis for decisions. After the employees have used aqua, they recognize the added value very quickly.ā€

Thomas Haeske, Head of Organisation/IT, Berlin Hyp
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ā€œThe aqua support and development team is a reliable partner for the implementation of the customer requirements of the KBA.ā€

Jƶrn-Hendrick Sƶrensen, Test Manager, KBA
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ā€œManual test cases are easily automated with aqua. Seamless integration with test automation tools helps here.ā€

Dennis Seidel, QA Specialist, megapharm
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ā€œDesigning parameterizable and modular test cases means a very slim structure, enables a high reusability and accelerates creation of new tests.ā€

Slavcho Mavrodiev, Head of Software Development, CREM SOLUTIONS

ā€œI was surprised to find such a comprehensive and mature tool for test management in the German market not having taken it seriously beforehand.ā€

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Jƶrg GroƟmann, Head of Development, Bank 11

ā€œThe reporting is meaningful and provides a good basis for decisions. After the employees have used aqua, they recognize the added value very quickly.ā€

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Thomas Haeske, Head of Organisation/IT, Berlin Hyp

ā€œThe aqua support and development team is a reliable partner for the implementation of the customer requirements of the KBA.ā€

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Jƶrn-Hendrick Sƶrensen, Test Manager, KBA

ā€œManual test cases are easily automated with aqua. Seamless integration with test automation tools helps here.ā€

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Dennis Seidel, QA Specialist, megapharm

ā€œDesigning parameterizable and modular test cases means a very slim structure, enables a high reusability and accelerates creation of new tests.ā€

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Slavcho Mavrodiev, Head of Software Development, CREM SOLUTIONS

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FAQ

What is bug tracking vs issue tracking?

The term “bug tracking” focuses specifically on tracking and resolving software defects or bugs, while “issue tracking” has a broader scope and can include more: feature requests, enhancements, documentation issues, etc.

What is the bug tracking lifecycle?

The bug tracking lifecycle is the entire range of the steps involved in managing and resolving a reported bug. This includes bug identification, bug reporting, bug triaging, bug assignment, bug fixing, bug verification, and bug closure.Ā 

How do you track bugs in Agile?

In Agile, bugs are tracked and managed using a centralised bug tracking system, where they are logged, assigned to team members, and prioritised for resolution.

Which tool is the best for bug tracking?

aqua is the best tool for bug tracking. It has a great defect template, unlimited customisation, and the feature set for your entire QA and beyond. aqua also has a native integration with Capture, a solution to automatically record and transcribe web test executions.

How to perform bug tracking?

Bug tracking requires a dedicated solution where testers and potentially others will be adding discovered defects. These defects are sent to development so they can reproduce the issue, fix it, and request validation from QA. This process continues until the issue is resolved.

What is the difference between bug tracking and issue tracking?

They are essentially the same, although some sources may use the term issue tracking to describe requirements management solutions rather than QA-oriented tools.

A bug-tracking tool is an application to help software development teams track, report, and resolve issues and bugs in development and QA. These tools provide a centralised platform for capturing, organising, and monitoring issues. They typically offer features such as:

  • Bug capturing
  • Issue tracking
  • Workflow management
  • Communication and collaboration
  • Reporting and analytics
  • Integration capabilities
Bug tracking

Here are some best practices for issue tracking to manage and resolve issues:

  • Standardise issue tracking by establishing clear guidelines, necessary information, format, and severity levels.
  • Use a centralised system to provide visibility to your team and avoid issues getting lost in emails or across different platforms.
  • Provide clear and detailed descriptions, including steps to reproduce the bug, screenshots or error messages.
  • Prioritise bugs based on severity, user impact, or business priorities.
  • Assign issues and set realistic deadlines to maintain accountability and keep the team focused.
  • Regularly update progress as your bugs go through different stages (e.g., open, in progress, resolved) for transparency.
  • Foster collaboration and communication to ask questions, provide updates, and share insights using project management tools.
  • Perform regular reviews to assess the status of open issues, prioritise new ones, and decide on issue resolution.
  • Analyse and learn from each bug by evaluating the resolution process to identify opportunities for improvement.
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