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> **Original source:** https://applitools.com/blog/reduce-test-maintenance-costs/

Test maintenance is one of the most persistent bottlenecks in software quality engineering. From flaky tests and brittle locators to scattered tools and time-consuming debugging, teams often find themselves fixing instead of progressing.

With the right combination of AI-powered automation, no-code tools, and efficient test execution strategies, teams can reduce maintenance effort by up to **75%** while improving reliability and accelerating feedback cycles.

> **[Watch the full session now on-demand.](https://applitools.com/resources/webinars/testing-your-way-code-no-code-journeys/maintenance-shortcut/)**

## **Top Techniques to Cut Maintenance Costs and Improve Test Stability**

### **Use AI-Powered Self-Healing**

When UI elements shift, traditional tests often break. AI-powered tools like **[Applitools Visual AI](https://applitools.com/platform/validate/visual-ai/)** detect these changes and automatically adjust, reducing dependency on DOM locators.

### **Create Tests Without Code**

With interactive browser recording and LLM-assisted test creation, teams can skip manual scripting entirely. Typing, “Fill out the form as a Disney character,” becomes a self-maintaining test with generated steps and realistic data.

### **Run Tests in Parallel Across Devices**

Applitools’ [**Ultrafast Grid**](https://applitools.com/platform/ultrafast-grid/) lets teams execute a test across dozens of browsers and devices in parallel. This helps identify platform-specific issues quickly without slowing down delivery.

### **Approve Changes in Bulk**

AI detects patterns like currency updates or copy changes and groups them for bulk approval. You can accept or reject across multiple screens in a single click.

### **Consolidate Your Tool Stack**

Instead of juggling five tools to cover visual checks, API tests, and accessibility, Applitools offers a unified platform. Less context switching means faster results and fewer points of failure.

## **Real-World Results: Peloton’s 78% Reduction in Maintenance**

**Peloton** replaced a legacy testing solution with Applitools and saw a 78% drop in test maintenance. That’s over **130 hours saved per month**. They automated more than 3,000 tests across web and mobile—without adding headcount.

### **Where Things Stand Now**

Automated test maintenance can help reduce the overall cost of software testing by minimizing the time and resources required to update tests when application changes occur. Whether you’re building new tests or maintaining legacy suites, smart tools can shift the balance from rework to progress.

To see more of how Applitools leverages **AI-powered automation, test grouping, and visual intelligence** to reduce effort while increasing test coverage and confidence, **[speak with a testing specialist today](https://applitools.com/contact/demo-request-next/)**.

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## Quick Answers

**What drives high test maintenance costs?**

Brittle locators, UI churn, multi-browser differences, and scattered tools cause constant fixes that delay releases.

**How do we measure progress in reducing test maintenance?**

Track time spent on fixes per sprint, percent of flaky failures, and mean time to validate UI changes across your browser/device matrix.