Let me state few differences between both the testing
- Alpha Testing is always performed by the developers at the software development site. Beta Testing is always performed by the customers at their own site.
- Sometimes Alpha Testing is also performed by Independent Testing Team. Beta Testing is not performed by Independent Testing Team.
- Alpha Testing is not open to the market and public. Beta Testing is always open to the market and public.
- Alpha Testing is always performed in Virtual Environment. Beta Testing is performed in Real Time Environment.
- Alpha Testing is always performed within the organization. Beta Testing is always performed outside the organization.