The State of AI in Software Testing 2026

AI Is rewriting the rules of Testing. This Report guides you through a transformative year of AI adoption, rising automation maturity, and smarter, faster, more reliable testing.

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AI is becoming the new backbone of software quality

88%
are increasing budgets
61%
use AI across testing workflows
94%
positive ROI
50%
expect QA upskilling needs

The Real impact of Strategic AI Adoption

See why high-performing teams are moving beyond experimentation to consolidate tools, increase budgets, and secure triple-digit ROI.

Top testing teams aren’t dabbling in AI—they’re doubling down

High-performing engineering orgs make AI a habit, not hype. With 88% raising budgets and 65% using LLMs, leaders integrate AI everywhere to remove friction. It’s paying off: nearly 1 in 5 teams report 100%+ ROI.

One solid AI investment can transform your entire testing pipeline

AI drives value—cutting maintenance & boosting coverage—without tool sprawl. One strong implementation compounds returns: 92% see ROI, and suite optimization makes hitting 100%+ returns 139% more likely.

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Make smarter decisions about your AI investments, team structure, and testing strategy for the year ahead.

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