Alpha and Beta Testing

• Alpha testing is carried out by the developers whereas beta testing is carried

out by users

• Alpha testing includes both black box testing and white box testing

• Alpha Testing is carried out before the launch of software product into the

market

• Beta testing is always a black box testing or a functional testing

• Beta Testing is done at the time of software product marketing

• Beta testing reduces product failure risks

• Beta testing audiences give a more objective view than employees carrying

out alpha testing

• Beta testing is carried out on a nearly complete system whereas alpha testing

will encounter far more bugs.

• Alpha testers will provide a more technical analysis of the faults of the system