Testscope Estimator — Features
An all-in-one QA estimation workbench: 7 methods, project presets & samples, risk sliders, non-functional toggles, a shared P50/P80/P90 results panel, and save/share/export for quick buy-in.
Estimator Workbench Unified, method-agnostic
Pick a method, enter inputs, and update a shared results panel. Switch between approaches without losing context to compare outcomes and choose the most defensible plan.
What’s included
- 7 methods: Monte Carlo, Planning Poker, T-Shirt, WBS, PERT, Bottom-Up, Function Point
- Common Results: P50/P80/P90, phase breakdown, timeline & cost
- Copy summary, Copy as email, Print/PDF
Why it helps
- Compare top-down & bottom-up quickly
- Standardized outputs for leadership
- Minimize bias with repeatable inputs
Estimation Methods 7 built-in
Choose the technique that fits the moment. All methods normalize to the shared results, so P80 and phase splits stay comparable.
| Method | Inputs | Output | Use when… |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monte Carlo | Features, complexity, platforms, integrations, risk sliders | P50/P80/P90, distribution, phases | You want defensible ranges & buffers |
| Planning Poker | Story-point votes, velocity, hours/point | Hours, iterations, P80/P90 guide | Team-based sizing sessions |
| T-Shirt | Size → points map, hours/point | Hours, P80/P90 guide | Early scoping with limited detail |
| WBS | Tasks, hours, assignees, buffer % | Raw + buffered hours, P80/P90 guide | Bottom-up planning & tracking |
| PERT | Three-point (O/M/P) | E, σ, P80/P90 | Risk-aware single activity sizing |
| Bottom-Up | Line items (hours × rate), contingency | Total hours & cost | Budgeting / vendor comparison |
| Function Point (lite) | EI/EO/EQ/ILF/EIF counts + weights, h/FP | UFP → hours | System-level function sizing |
Non-MC methods normalize to comparable hours; P80/P90 guidance is derived for planning consistency.
Project Presets & One-Click Samples
Start with realistic defaults tuned for common delivery patterns, or load a sample to demo the workflow in seconds.
Included presets
- Web, Mobile, Desktop, Backend/API, eCommerce, Enterprise SaaS
- Regulated (HIPAA/PCI), FinTech, Gaming
- Firmware/Embedded, IoT/Edge, AI/ML
What presets set
- Features, complexity, platforms, integrations, automation target
- Phase weights (Planning/Design/Execution/Automation/Reporting)
- Rate, team size, hours/day for timeline & cost
Risk Simulation & Non-Functional Scope
Model real-world uncertainty and non-functional work so schedules and buffers are credible.
Risk simulation (Monte Carlo)
- Distributions: Beta-PERT (default), Triangular, Log-normal
- Trials: 10,000+ (full in trial & Pro)
- Outputs: P50/P80/P90 with P05–P95 band
Modeled factors
- Requirements clarity, change volatility, environment stability, team experience
- Multi-platform/device/browser overhead
- Automation vs manual execution mix
Non-functional toggles
- Performance, Security, Accessibility, Compliance (additive scope)
Buffers (P80→P90) are explicit so leaders see risk rather than unknowingly absorbing it.
Results & Reporting
Every method flows into a common results panel built for decision-makers.
What you get
- P50 / P80 / P90 effort with clear definitions
- Phase breakdown (hours & %)
- Timeline at P80 (days & weeks) and QA cost
- Distribution (histogram) & rationale summary
Shareable outputs
- Copy summary & Copy as email
- Print / PDF export
- CSV & JSON exports
Integrations & Historical Calibration
Ground estimates in reality by calibrating with your prior projects.
Available now
- Import CSV/JSON of past projects (features, complexity, platforms, integrations, hours)
- Automatic hours-per-test-point calibration
- Preset & scenario save/load
On Pro / roadmap
- Jira & Azure DevOps (scope/status sync)
- Test management (e.g., TestRail) metrics
- BI/warehouse connectors
Trial vs Pro
What you keep after upgrading
- Your saved presets & estimates
- Share links keep working
- Full Monte Carlo (10,000+ trials)
Pro adds
- Unlimited exports (CSV/JSON/PDF)
- Project history & local save/load
- Advanced distributions & configs
Upgrade anytime—your work stays local until you do.
Onboarding & Terminology
Quick start
- “Get Started” modal with a 3-step checklist
- Contextual toasts that nudge completion
- One-click “Load sample & run”
Terminology
- Plain-language definitions for P50/P80/P90
- Phase descriptions (what the bars mean)
- Preset defaults & non-functional scope
See These Features in Action
Build risk-aware, defensible QA timelines from the Estimator Workbench and share exec-ready outputs in minutes.