--- source_url: "https://gearset.com/solutions/automate/testing/?utm_source=openai" title: "Salesforce automated testing solution | Gearset" mirrored_at: 2026-08-05T13:03:04.093Z host: gearset.com cited_in_42a: true mirror_canonical: "https://index.42a.ai/gearset.com/solutions/automate/testing/index__q__utm_source_openai" --- > **Original source:** https://gearset.com/solutions/automate/testing/?utm_source=openai AUTOMATED TESTING ## AI-powered _automated testing_ for Salesforce Validate critical user journeys before they reach production ![](https://assets.gearset.com/2026/02/17115822/hero-2.png) ## _Build more_ without multiplying your testing effort As Salesforce orgs grow, manual UI testing doesn’t have to grow with them. Gearset’s Salesforce test automation solution replaces time-consuming manual effort with repeatable, reliable tests that validate your most important business processes every time you release. ## _3,500+ customers_ trust Gearset ![](https://assets.gearset.com/2026/02/17033214/automation.png) #### Automation that keeps pace with Salesforce - Built specifically for the Salesforce platform, Automated Testing understands Salesforce Lightning components, metadata, UI patterns, and release cycles. - With AI-powered screen recording, the testing process is accessible to any team member — from building to running, and maintenance. - Less test maintenance and more reliable regression testing compared to generic test automation tools. ![](https://assets.gearset.com/2026/02/17033324/test-salesforce.png) #### Test Salesforce the way users actually experience it - Automated UI test cases run as real users, using real profiles and permission sets, so you can validate critical workflows across different user roles. - Test Salesforce applications in a live browser view of your Salesforce org. - Validate full user journeys, catch access issues, broken screens, and workflow failures early, before they disrupt your customers or internal teams. ![](https://assets.gearset.com/2016/05/17144826/catch-regressions.png) #### Catch regressions before they reach production - Combine automated UI testing with unit testing, user acceptance testing, and code reviews to create continuous testing across the DevOps lifecycle. - Easily check your Flows, Apex, metadata, and permissions work together, preventing regressions, reducing production incidents, and releasing with confidence. - Gate every PR with automated UI checks, catching bugs before they reach production. ## The #1 rated Salesforce DevOps platform ## Proven impact on release velocity Replace slow manual testing processes with efficient test automation, delivering fewer regressions, higher ROI, and faster releases with confidence. ![](https://gearset.com/images/icons/rectangle/forward-check.svg) 0 Unit tests run ![](https://gearset.com/images/icons/circle/backward-time.svg) 0 Hours saved ![](https://gearset.com/images/icons/circle/chat-happy.svg) 0% Customer happiness > At least 40% of our lead time was spent on the testing phase, between manual regression & smoke testing, code scanning resolution, and peer review. Gearset’s Automated Testing speeds up the test phase & _increases confidence in every release!_ ##### Alex Louderback DevOps Engineer, National Philanthropic Trust ## Automated testing that _understands Salesforce_ ![](https://gearset.com/images/icons/rectangle/comparison.svg) #### No coding needed Scriptless test creation means non-technical users can build tests through natural language or guided clicks. ![](https://gearset.com/images/icons/up/warning.svg) #### Built for Salesforce Gearset Automated Testing handles Salesforce specific complexity, so you can maintain testing efficiency even as your Salesforce implementations evolve. ## Testing built into your DevOps pipeline Automated Testing is built into the [Gearset DevOps platform](https://gearset.com/solutions/), supporting Salesforce automation across the full DevOps lifecycle without extra tools or process overhead. ## Deliver faster with _scalable, automated Salesforce testing_ you can rely on ![](https://assets.gearset.com/2026/02/17115650/scalable.png) - A resilient testing platform that adapts to Salesforce updates - Role-based tests that mirror real-world Salesforce usage - Faster feedback loops for quicker diagnosis - Fewer flaky test failures and reduced production risk ## Security you can _trust_ Gearset is ISO certified and protected by [enterprise-grade security](https://gearset.com/trust/). Your Salesforce data and metadata is encrypted in transit and at rest, hosted on the same AWS data centers trusted by Salesforce, with 24/7 intrusion detection. ## Learn more about _automated UI testing_ ## FAQs ### What is a Salesforce test automation tool? Salesforce automated testing tools are designed to automate the Salesforce testing process. Instead of relying on manual testing or brittle test scripts, it provides a testing framework for creating, running, and maintaining automated testing across Salesforce applications. This improves test coverage, testing efficiency, and overall quality assurance across your Salesforce environment. ### How do you automate Salesforce UI testing? A testing platform like Gearset Automated Testing lets you go beyond native Ssalesforce support for UI testing and create a test automation process that interacts with the user interface the same way real users do. Gearset’s Salesforce test automation solution uses artificial intelligence to support scriptless test creation and low code test creation while handling dynamic elements like Salesforce Lightning components and Shadow DOMs. This automated approach supports your broader testing strategy, without increasing test maintenance or manual effort. ### How does automated UI testing improve our time to value? Automated UI testing improves testing efficiency by shortening feedback loops and enabling continuous testing of Salesforce components. By replacing slow manual testing processes with test automation, teams catch bugs earlier, reduce rework, and test Salesforce applications faster without sacrificing quality. ### Which is better: manual testing or automated UI testing for Salesforce? Manual testing does play a role in early exploration and user acceptance testing, but it does not scale well and can introduce human error. Automated testing is more effective for production testing, regression testing, system testing, end-to-end testing, and integration testing, providing consistent results and broader comprehensive testing. Most teams adopt layered testing strategies that combine unit tests, automated UI testing, and targeted manual checks. ### How do Salesforce releases affect automated tests? Salesforce releases can stall testing progress. Salesforce ships three major releases each year, and even small UI changes can break automated tests that rely on fragile details like element names, page structure, exact button locations, or how pages are grouped behind the scenes. Features such as Shadow DOMs, which Salesforce uses to isolate parts of the interface, can also change between releases and make traditional tests harder to keep stable. This is a common issue with many Salesforce test automation tools, which depend on highly specific locators that don’t always survive platform updates or org-specific customisations. Gearset’s AI-powered approach is designed to be more resilient to Salesforce releases. Instead of relying on brittle technical identifiers, tests focus on what’s visible on the page and how real users interact with Salesforce. That means fewer broken tests after releases, less ongoing maintenance, and testing that can keep pace as the platform evolves. ### Can non-technical users create UI tests in Gearset? Yes. Gearset supports scriptless test creation and low code test creation, allowing non technical users to be involved in testing Salesforce apps without writing code. This makes automated and efficient testing and test management accessible across teams involved in Salesforce implementations, not just specialist QA or automation engineers. ### Does Gearset integrate with my pipeline and issue tracker? Automated Testing’s integration capabilities mean that UI testing can fit seamlessly into your pipeline. Automated Testing supports continuous integration by ensuring tests run consistently as part of your DevOps lifecycle, integrating with planning tools and issue trackers such as Jira and Azure DevOps, so test results can be linked to work items and tracked through to resolution. ### How do I get started with automated UI testing? Automated Testing is part of the [Gearset full-lifecycle DevOps platform](https://gearset.com/resources/why-choose-gearset/). Unlike other Salesforce testing tools, tests are designed to reflect real user behaviour and fit into your existing workflow, including CI pipelines. Once set up, tests can run automatically as part of your [deployment process](https://gearset.com/solutions/deploy/), providing fast, reliable feedback as changes move through the DevOps lifecycle. ### How is Gearset’s UI Testing solution priced? Gearset’s UI Testing is priced as part of the wider Gearset platform, which supports Salesforce automation across the full DevOps lifecycle. To see pricing for your org’s size and setup, [contact our team](mailto:team@gearset.com) for a personalized quote. ## Ready to get started with Gearset? - Full access for 30 days - No credit card required - Nothing to install in your orgs