The fastest way to learn testing is to test real applications. These manual testing practice websites are free demo sites built for testers, so you can explore, write test cases and report bugs without permission issues. Only test sites that invite practice; never run tests on real company websites without permission.
The 9 Best Manual Testing Practice Websites
| Site | Address | What it has | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| SauceDemo | saucedemo.com | Login, product list, cart and checkout; has deliberately buggy users | E-commerce test cases, bug reports |
| DemoQA | demoqa.com | Forms, buttons, alerts, frames, drag and drop, tables | UI element testing |
| The Internet (Herokuapp) | the-internet.herokuapp.com | Dozens of small pages: auth, dropdowns, uploads, broken images | Edge cases and negative tests |
| Automation Exercise | automationexercise.com | Full shop with sign-up, cart, contact form and published test cases | End-to-end flows |
| ParaBank | parabank.parasoft.com | Demo online banking: register, transfer funds, bill pay | Banking domain testing |
| OrangeHRM demo | opensource-demo.orangehrmlive.com | HR app: employees, leave, admin roles | Role-based and workflow testing |
| OWASP Juice Shop | owasp.org (Juice Shop project) | Intentionally insecure shop | Basic security test ideas |
| Restful Booker | restful-booker.herokuapp.com | Hotel booking API | API testing with Postman |
| Practice Expand Testing | practice.expandtesting.com | Login, forms, tables, notes app and APIs | Mixed UI and API practice |
Sites change over time; if one is down, move to the next.
A 2-Week Practice Plan
- Days 1–3, SauceDemo: 30 test cases for login, cart and checkout.
- Days 4–6, The Internet: negative tests and edge cases on 10 pages.
- Days 7–9, ParaBank: a banking flow test suite and 5 bug reports.
- Days 10–11, Restful Booker: basic API tests in Postman.
- Days 12–14: tidy everything into a portfolio.
Sample Test Cases (SauceDemo Checkout)
| ID | Scenario | Expected result |
|---|---|---|
| TC-01 | Add two items and open the cart | Both items with correct names and prices |
| TC-02 | Remove one item in the cart | Cart count and total update |
| TC-03 | Checkout with empty first name | Error: first name is required |
| TC-04 | Complete checkout | Order confirmation page shown; cart empty |
| TC-05 | Log in as the “problem” user and repeat TC-01 | Note any wrong images or behaviour as defects |
Writing Good Bug Reports
- Title: what is wrong and where (“Checkout accepts blank postal code”).
- Steps to reproduce, numbered.
- Expected vs actual result.
- Severity and priority, environment, screenshot.
Turn Practice Into a Portfolio
Put your test cases (Excel or Google Sheets), 10 bug reports and a short summary in a GitHub repository or a shared folder, and link it on your resume and LinkedIn. Recruiters for fresher QA roles in India rarely see this, so it helps you stand out. Interested in backend data checks too? Try the database testing tutorial.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which websites can I use to practise manual testing?
SauceDemo, DemoQA, The Internet (Herokuapp), Automation Exercise, ParaBank, the OrangeHRM demo, OWASP Juice Shop, Restful Booker and Practice Expand Testing are popular free options.
Is it legal to test any website?
Only test sites that invite practice or that you have permission to test. Security testing a real site without permission can be illegal.
How many test cases should a beginner write for practice?
Aim for 30–50 well-written test cases and 10 clear bug reports across two or three sites.
Asim Noaman Lodhi
Certified Google Partner · QA Consultant · 12+ Years IT
QA consultant specializing in ETL testing and data quality. Trained 913+ students to transition into data testing roles through hands-on, real-world instruction.