SoapUI is an API Testing tool that works on both SOAP and REST APIs. Its most distinguishing factor in the world of testing tools is that it can be used for multiple forms of testing – both functional and non functional. Load, Functional and Security testing are few testing types that can be successfully accomplished via SoapUI. SoapUI is available in two renditions: SoapUI and SoapUI Pro. SoapUI pro is for advanced users and is commercially licensed. Soap UI on the other hand is open sourced.

• SoapUI can be used to create efficient and comprehensive tests that are completely portable across multiple platforms. This is because SoapUI is built on Java.
• SoapUI tests can also be data driven with the help of external data sources like Excel, XML, etc.
• SoapUI also comes with the best reporting capability in the market
• SoapUI can be leveraged to perform in-depth security scans on applications
• Load tests are similar to functional tests except in the way they get treated and the intention of the test itself. When functional testing a certain in our applications, we check the accuracy, usability, etc. When Load testing it, the function takes the form of a transaction; the response time, the network etc becomes the parameters of focus. SoapUI can help a tester decide to run a particular test as a load or functional test. Two targets with one test!
• Mock Services, a constituent part of SoapUI helps to mimic the web service behavior even before it is built. This is a really versatile feature that contributes immensely to minimizing the time that it takes to implement, test and correct- in that order.