Differences between Selenium and QTP

Selenium

• Free and open-source.
• Supports only web application testing.
• Supports multiple languages (Java, Python, C#, etc.).
• Requires programming knowledge to write scripts.

QTP / UFT (Unified Functional Testing)

• A commercial, licensed tool (by Micro Focus).
• Supports both web and desktop application testing.
• Primarily uses VBScript.
• Offers built-in object recognition and record-and-playback features.

Choosing Between Them

Selenium is generally preferred for web-only automation on a budget with programming-capable testers, while QTP/UFT suits teams needing desktop application support and are willing to pay for licensing and built-in tooling.