The world's first no-code automation testing platform for mobile apps.
Overview
Waldo is a specialized mobile test automation platform that allows engineering and QA teams to run automated tests without writing a single line of script. It features a unique visual browser that records user flows and automatically identifies bugs and regressions by analyzing visual signals. Acquired by Tricentis in 2023, it is a key player in the shift toward 'No-Code' DevOps and automated quality assurance.
Founded year:2018
Founder:Laurent Sigal, Amine Bellakrid
Team size:30
Popularity:Voted a high-performer in mobile testing and acquired by the industry leader Tricentis.
Founded in 2018 by Laurent Sigal and Amine Bellakrid in Brooklyn, New York. The founders realized that while web testing had modernized, mobile testing was still stuck in the era of fragile scripts and manual labor. They built Waldo to be the 'Simplest mobile testing tool on Earth'.
What it does
Allows users to create end-to-end mobile tests by simply interacting with their app in a visual browser
Features an 'Automatic Repair' engine that updates tests when the app's UI changes
Provides real-time bug identification using visual comparison signals
Automates the testing of complex flows including logins, deep links, and notifications
Integrates with CI/CD pipelines to run tests on every code commit.
Who it's for
Mobile Developers
QA Engineers
Product Managers
Growth Teams
Why it works
Speed: Reduces the time to create a test suite from weeks to hours
Accessibility: Empowers non-technical team members to build and maintain high-fidelity tests
Maintenance: Solves the 'fragile test' problem by automatically adapting to UI changes
Consolidation: Now part of the Tricentis ecosystem, giving users access to a global enterprise test stack.
Growth strategies
Targeted the high- growth 'Mobile-First' startup niche where rapid shipping is essential.
Used a high- value content strategy focusing on the 'Future of No-Code QA'.
Raised $15M Series A (2022) to fund the development of their visual AI testing engine.
Strategically exited to Tricentis (2023) to scale their technology into the Fortune 500 market.
Alternatives
Comparison overview
Appium/Espresso: Require deep technical coding; Waldo is purely codeless and visual.
Sauce Labs: A massive infrastructure provider; Waldo is the 'Intelligence' and 'Creation' layer on top of testing.
Waldo is the best choice for agile teams who need to ship mobile updates fast without breaking them.