| No. | Alpha Testing | Beta Testing |
|---|---|---|
| 1) | It is always done by developers at the software development site. | It is always performed by customers at their site. |
| 2) | It is also performed by Independent testing team | It is not be performed by Independent testing team |
| 3) | It is not open to the market and public. | It is open to the market and public. |
| 4) | It is always performed in a virtual environment. | It is always performed in a real-time environment. |
| 5) | It is used for software applications and projects. | It is used for software products. |
| 6) | It follows the category of both white box testing and Black Box Testing. | It is only the kind of Black Box Testing. |
| 7) | It is not known by any other name. | It is also known as field testing. |