# HeadSpin

> HeadSpin supplies remote real-device testing, automation, and performance analytics for mobile, web, and streaming applications. Its infrastructure connects physical devices and real carrier networks across global markets, helping engineering and QA teams investigate experience problems and compare releases. Founded in 2015, it became a PartnerOne portfolio company in 2024.

- **Founded:** 2015
- **Headquarters:** Riverside, United States
- **Founders:** Manish Lachwani (Co-founder and former CEO (through May 2020)), Brien Colwell (Co-founder and former CTO (2015-2022))
- **Products:** HeadSpin Platform, CloudTest Lite, CloudTest Go, CloudTest Pro, ACE (AI Cognitive Engine)
- **Notable:** Built infrastructure the company currently describes as spanning 60+ locations in 50+ countries., Offers more than 130 built-in performance and experience KPIs, according to company materials., Published a Fox Corporation case study covering centralized real-device testing for login-to-playback journeys.

## Products & services

- **HeadSpin Platform** — Real-device infrastructure, test automation, session analysis, and performance monitoring for mobile, browser, and media experiences.
- **CloudTest Lite** — Public-cloud manual functional testing. The current pricing page lists a $49/month starting price and 40 hours per month.
- **CloudTest Go** — Public device cloud with automation, performance, and experience add-ons. Current starting price: $100/month; verify add-on and capacity terms.
- **CloudTest Pro** — Custom-priced enterprise testing with dedicated devices and private, on-premise, or air-gapped deployment options; advanced functions depend on add-ons.
- **ACE (AI Cognitive Engine)** — Converts natural-language scenarios into executable test journeys, with generated scripts, live UI context, and step validation. Announced launch April 30, 2026.
- **Audio-Visual Testing** — Captures and evaluates audio/video experiences on physical media devices, including streaming boxes and smart speakers.
- **Test Execution Management (TEM)** — Centralized orchestration of mobile test execution.
- **Image Injection** — API-based automation for camera-driven workflows on real devices, announced April 16, 2026.

## Achievements

- Built infrastructure the company currently describes as spanning 60+ locations in 50+ countries.
- Offers more than 130 built-in performance and experience KPIs, according to company materials.
- Published a Fox Corporation case study covering centralized real-device testing for login-to-playback journeys.
- Announced completion of SOC 2 Type II and SOC 3 audits in June 2025.
- Launched ACE in April 2026.

## Latest updates

- **2026-04** — April 30: announced launch of ACE, its generative AI testing product.
- **2026-04** — April 16: announced API-powered Image Injection for camera workflows.
- **2025-06** — Announced completion of SOC 2 Type II and SOC 3 audits.
- **2025-04** — Launched CloudTest Pro after the March introductions of CloudTest Go and Lite.

## Links

- Website: https://www.headspin.io/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/headspin
- Twitter/X: https://x.com/headspin_io
- GitHub: https://github.com/projectxyzio
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5os5ob00n8z-q0USFIPYtg
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/headspinio/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HeadSpin.io/

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Last updated: 2026-10-23