Manual and exploratory testing
Manual and exploratory testing services
Careful, structured testing by a person who thinks like your users: the edge cases, usability issues and real-world journeys that scripts tend to miss.
Best for: Teams without a dedicated tester, teams with a big release coming, and products where usability matters.
The problem
Some defects only show up when a person uses the product.
- New features ship with only developer testing behind them.
- There is no dedicated tester, or the tester is overloaded.
- Test cases are outdated, missing or live in someone's head.
- Usability and edge-case issues reach customers first.
The approach
Structured test design plus focused exploration.
Tessellate combines written test cases for the journeys that must always work with time-boxed exploratory sessions aimed at risk. Every defect comes with clear steps, expected and actual results, and evidence, so developers can fix it quickly.
What you get
- Test plan and test cases for agreed features
- Exploratory testing sessions with session notes
- Defect reports with steps, evidence and severity
- Cross-browser and responsive checks on agreed devices
- Support for user acceptance testing
- Test summary report for each cycle
How it works
Four steps. No surprises.
- 01
Discover
Understand the product, users, requirements and current pain points.
- 02
Map
Agree scope, priorities and the right mix of scripted and exploratory testing.
- 03
Test
Execute, log defects in your tools and retest fixes.
- 04
Report
Summarise what was tested, what was found and the remaining risk.
Pricing
Clear scope, agreed before work starts.
Typically hourly or day rate for flexible capacity, or a fixed-scope package for a defined test cycle. Rates are confirmed after a short discovery call.
FAQ
Questions about manual testing
Is manual testing still needed if we automate?
Yes. Automation is ideal for repeatable checks, while manual and exploratory testing finds usability problems, unclear requirements and unexpected behaviour. Most products need both.
Which tools do you work in?
Defects and test cases are logged in your team's existing tools where possible, such as your issue tracker and test management tool.
Can you work inside our sprints?
Yes. Testing can be planned around your sprint rhythm, with test cases written alongside development.
Do you test on mobile devices?
Responsive checks on agreed browsers and devices can be included. The device list is agreed during discovery.
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Ready to close the gaps?
Book a free discovery call. You will get a clear scope and a quote, with no obligation.