Zero install · Browser-native · Docker-managed

Mobile test automation
without the 3-day setup

TestOrbit is a browser-native, Local or Cloud-hosted SaaS platform for mobile app test automation.
It eliminates the multi-day Appium setup problem with a zero-install, fully Docker-managed execution environment on the user's machine.
Engineers sign up, connect GitHub, pick a local or cloud device, and run their first automated test in under 10 minutes — entirely from the browser.

Run Your First Test — Free

No setup • No credit card

No CLI, no SDK
Android & iOS
Parallel execution
GitHub integration
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10 minAverage time to
first test run
0Local installs
required
100%Browser-native
experience
∞Parallel workers
on Pro+
The problem

Appium setup is a productivity black hole

Every mobile QA team knows the pain. Days lost to environment setup before a single test even runs.

⏳

Days lost to environment setup

Java, Node, Appium, ADB, Xcode, simulators — each tool has its own version conflicts and OS quirks.

3–5 days
💥

"Works on my machine" failures

Local Appium tests break on CI because nobody pinned the exact runtime, emulator skin, or SDK version.

~60% of failures
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No parallel execution

One device per developer means a 10-test suite takes 40 minutes. Scale is a manual hardware problem.

10× slower
Before vs. after

Trade the toolchain for a browser tab

Traditional Appium setup Old way
✕Install Java 11 (not 17, not 8)
✕Install Node 18, npm, appium CLI globally
✕Configure ANDROID_HOME, PATH, SDK tools
✕Fight ADB port conflicts and device auth
✕Replicate exact env on every dev machine + CI
✕Spend 3 days before first test passes
TestOrbit New way
✓Open Chrome. Sign up.
✓Connect device (USB or wireless)
✓Upload APK, link GitHub repo
✓Click Run — Docker manages the rest
✓Identical env on every run, forever
✓First test passes in under 10 minutes
How it works

From zero to test report
in three steps

No agent to install. No local runtime. Your browser is the UI; Docker is the execution layer.

01

Register your device

Plug in your Android device (or pair wirelessly) and open TestOrbit in Chrome. The browser detects your device via WebUSB and registers it in seconds. No ADB setup, no drivers.

✓ Device detected: Pixel 8 Pro
→ Registering fingerprint...
✓ Device orbit-a3f7 online
Android 14 · API 34 · 12 GB
02

Upload APK & connect GitHub

Drag-drop your APK (or IPA for iOS). Connect your GitHub repo — TestOrbit reads your Appium test files, resolves dependencies, and builds a reproducible Docker image automatically.

⬆ Uploading app-debug.apk (48 MB)...
✓ APK validated — package: com.example
→ Cloning github.com/team/tests...
✓ Docker image built (2m 14s)
03

Run tests, read results

Hit Run. TestOrbit spawns Docker workers, streams live logs to your browser, and produces a pass/fail report with screenshots, video, and device metrics. Export to CI in one click.

● Suite: LoginFlow (12 tests)
✓ test_login_valid .............. 1.2s
✓ test_login_biometric .......... 0.9s
→ test_login_oauth .............. running
2/12 passed · 0 failed · 10 running
Live output

Real-time logs, streamed to your browser

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21:55:37INFO[INFO]
21:55:38INFO[INFO] ------------------------------------------------------------------------
21:55:39ERR[INFO] BUILD FAILURE
21:55:40INFO[INFO] ------------------------------------------------------------------------
21:55:41INFO[INFO] Total time:  01:32 min
21:55:42INFO[INFO] Finished at: 2026-04-18T05:45:55Z
21:55:43INFO[INFO] ------------------------------------------------------------------------
21:55:44ERR[ERROR] Failed to execute goal org.apache.maven.plugins:maven-surefire-plugin:3.2.2:test (default-test) on project parallel-framework: There are test failures.
21:55:45ERR[ERROR]
21:55:46ERR[ERROR] Please refer to /workspace/repo/target/surefire-reports for the individual test results.
21:55:47ERR[ERROR] Please refer to dump files (if any exist) [date].dump, [date]-jvmRun[N].dump and [date].dumpstream.
21:55:48ERR[ERROR] → [Help 1]
21:55:49ERR[ERROR]
21:55:50ERR[ERROR] To see the full stack trace of the errors, re-run Maven with the -e switch.
21:55:51ERR[ERROR] Re-run Maven using the -X switch to enable full debug logging.
21:55:52ERR[ERROR]
21:55:53ERR[ERROR] For more information about the errors and possible solutions, please read the
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Device screen appears here
during an active run
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Features

Everything a mobile QA team needs,
nothing to install

Execution, inspection, reporting, migration, and team management — all in one browser tab.

🚀Execution & devices
🐳

Docker-managed workers

Java, Maven, Appium, and all drivers run inside a worker image. Zero local install — or self-host the workers on your own servers.

  • Pinned runtime per project — no version drift
  • Identical env on every machine and CI
  • Self-hostable worker images
⚡

Parallel test execution

Auto-shard your suite across multiple Docker workers. Slash feedback loops from hours to minutes.

  • Real device + emulator + cloud targets
  • LambdaTest & BrowserStack in the same registry
  • Live per-device progress on a Kanban board
📱

Device onboarding & registry

Register Android over USB or wireless pairing straight from the browser. Add cloud targets in the same registry.

  • See available, offline, or in-use at a glance
  • Clear stuck device leases after a crash
  • Port-conflict warnings & readiness checks
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Safe & isolated runs

Each run executes in a fully ephemeral container, created on demand and destroyed immediately after. Your code stays clean and untouched.

  • Original branch never modified
  • Encrypted session tunnels
  • Local devices stay on your network
🖥️Browser-native tools
🔍

Appium Inspector in browser

Inspect element trees, refine locators, and debug — from the same tab where you orchestrate runs and read reports.

  • Live element hierarchy viewer
  • XPath & accessibility ID suggestions
  • Launch directly from device row
💻

In-browser Web IDE

Develop and maintain automation scripts inside TestOrbit. Full file tree, tabbed editor, and Git integration — no desktop tool needed.

  • Quick switcher (Cmd+P) & recent files
  • Per-file diffs + clipboard compare
  • Inline line-level comments for review
📡

Live WebSocket log stream

Maven output, Appium server logs, and device allocation events streamed to your browser in real time as execution happens.

  • No page refresh — pure WebSocket
  • Scenario Kanban: Running / Passed / Failed cards move live
  • Log filtering by worker, device, or severity
🔗

GitHub integration

Connect once for smoother project setup, repo discovery, and automatic run triggers on push or PR.

  • IDE Git panel with role-based commit access
  • Auto-refresh when the remote updates
  • Slack + email alerts for all runs or failed-only
📊Reports & insights
📋

Embedded ExtentReports

Full Feature → Scenario → Step hierarchy rendered natively in the platform. No downloads, no local viewer required.

  • Screenshots & video replay per step
  • Shareable run links for PMs & stakeholders
  • Exportable JUnit / Allure XML for CI
📈

Device-wise dashboard

Per-device pass rate, utilization, and health indicators. Cross-device comparison built in — no spreadsheets needed.

  • Coverage rollups you can act on
  • Week-over-week run trend
  • Offline devices & capacity warnings up front
🐛

Failure pattern categorization

Groups failures by exception type — StaleElement, NoSuchElement, Timeout, AssertionError — so you find systemic issues fast.

  • Flakiness leaderboard with pass/fail history
  • Trend direction per scenario
  • Release readiness signals in one view
🔄Migration & team
🤖

Automated migration engine

Converts any legacy Appium-Java-Maven-Cucumber project with zero code changes required from you.

  • Pre-migration health scan (0–100 readiness score)
  • Test inventory & missing config report upfront
  • Toggle migration on/off at workspace level
👥

Role-based access control

Owner, Admin, Engineer, and Viewer roles with fine-grained permissions. Safe for external stakeholders and large orgs.

  • Owner-only billing & workspace deletion
  • Email invites with resend / revoke controls
  • Viewer access for PMs and QA leads
⚙️

Workspace control center

Plan, usage, team, and integrations all in one page. Self-serve checkout and subscription management built in.

  • Slack + email alert configuration
  • Recent activity feed for runs and changes
  • Shared run links collected in one inbox
FAQ

Common questions

No. TestOrbit runs entirely in Chrome. The only requirement is Docker installed locally to handle test execution workers — but you don't need Appium, Java, Node, or any Android/iOS tooling. Docker is the only install.
TestOrbit uses WebUSB for wired connections and ADB over Wi-Fi for wireless pairing. Chrome exposes device access securely — no root or special drivers needed on modern Android devices running developer mode.
iOS support is available on Mac hosts running TestOrbit with a Docker worker that has Xcode installed. We handle the XCUITest driver configuration automatically. Full browser-native iOS without a Mac is on the roadmap.
Yes. TestOrbit is fully compatible with standard Appium 2.x test suites written in any language (Python, Java, JavaScript, Ruby). Connect your repo, and TestOrbit detects your test framework and runs it unchanged.
No. Your device stays on your local network. TestOrbit only sends test commands, logs, and screenshots (which you can opt to disable). The Docker workers run on your machine — your app data never leaves your network.
On Starter and Pro plans, TestOrbit automatically shards your test suite across multiple Docker workers. Each worker targets a separate connected device (or emulator). Workers run concurrently and results are merged into a single report.

Run your first test in
under 10 minutes

Just a browser and a device. No environment setup, no multi-day onboarding.

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