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Pros
"Ability to use different frameworks.""Game testing and the API for apps are good."

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"We are now performing automated testing in 15 minutes, which were previously taking a long time when doing it manually.""It is a good tool and provides all the essential features for our business requirements.""The most valuable feature of Katalon Studio is that everything can be managed from one platform.""The best feature is the split up between test cases and the test object. This allows us to easily change an error.""Whenever I speak to the support team of Katalon Studio, I learn that some new features will be included in the product. It is a scalable product.""This solution is very user-friendly to learn and implement, and less technical knowledge is required to handle automation.""It has been good so far for API testing on Mac. It is not that hard to learn and use. There is so much support out there, so if anyone wants to start using it, there is enough help.""The most valuable features of Katalon Studio are its user-friendliness and the AI smart healing capabilities."

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"Lacking capability options that can be directly integrated.""Their pricing structure is complicated and can be improved."

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"There could potentially be more reporting within the solution. We need more issue reports, for example.""One improvement would be if it could support more programming languages such as JavaScript or Python. Right now, it is only on Groovy, which I think is not a too popular language.""I've seen that our clients are not truly aware of the power behind Katalon.""It is difficult to identify elements on websites that use Angular or ReactJS because they don't have an option to view source code.""The product’s regression testing time could be reduced.""The free version of the solution is not user friendly at all.""Katalon doesn't support testing of hybrid applications. It's a limitation.""I can say that in my company, we struggle a lot with iOS automation."

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  • "The pricing is complicated. It's in the middle."
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  • "There is no cost for setup or licensing."
  • "This product is freeware, so there is no charge for using it."
  • "The tool is free to use."
  • "It is freeware software, so start using it."
  • "There is a free version of the tool to use and support is available through the community forums, but there is a licensed version as well."
  • "We were using the free version of this tool."
  • "Katalon Studio is a free tool."
  • "We are using the free version of Katalon Studio at this point."
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    Also Known As
    Testdroid
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    Overview
    Testdroid is a set of mobile software development and testing products by Bitbar Technologies Limited. Testdroid comprises three different products: Testdroid Cloud, Testdroid Recorder and Testdroid Enterprise. Testdroid provides an application programming interface through open source software available on GitHub. Testdroid can use testing frameworks, such as Robotium, Appium and uiautomator for native and Selenium for web applications, targeted for mobile application and game developers. Testdroid Cloud contains real Android and iOS powered devices, some of which are available for users. Testdroid Cloud lets users run tests simultaneously on cloud-based service. Testdroid Recorder is a tool for developers and testers for recording user-actions and producing JUnit based test cases on mobile application and games. Testdroid Recorder is available at the Eclipse marketplace. Testdroid Enterprise is a server software for managing automated testing on multiple real Android and iOS powered devices, supporting Gradle build system and Jenkins Continuous Integration.

    Katalon Studio is a regression testing tool that enables you to go low-code, boost productivity, and ease scalability. It is suitable for all platforms and operating systems, regardless of application complexity. The software is built on top of the open-source automation frameworks Selenium and Appium, with a specialized IDE interface for web, API, mobile, and desktop application testing. As a robust automation tool, Katalon Studio lets you run automated tests of UI elements, including pop-ups, iFrames, and wait time. The solution is ideal for both large and small organizations.

    Katalon Studio Features

    Katalon Studio has many valuable key features. Some of the most useful ones include:

    • Object spying
    • Record and playback
    • Content assist utilities
    • Advanced debugger
    • Reusable test artifacts
    • Fast scripting with keyword-driven testing
    • BDD convention supported
    • Flexible test listener
    • Extensive data-driven testing
    • Self-healing
    • Test scheduling and parallel execution
    • Native CI/CD integrations

    Katalon Studio Benefits

    There are many benefits to implementing Katalon Studio. Some of the biggest advantages the solution offers include:

    • Versatile abilities: The solution enables you to identify, capture, and store all on-screen objects. Additionally, you can view every single property, method, field, and event in detail. You can create tests twice as fast with low-code options, recycle recorded artifacts, and also work from any steps on active browsers.
    • Built-in project templates: Katalon Studio’s ready-made test scenarios, keywords, and object repositories allow you to get started quickly.
    • One place for end-to-end testing: With the solution, you can combine all of your activities for web UI and API testing in one single project.
    • Flexible test design options: Katalon Studio is equipped with manual and scripting modes for both beginners and advanced users.
    • Broad data support: The solution supports multiple data sources (XLS, CSV) and databases with effective parameterization to maximize test coverage.
    • Smart runtime engine: Because of its smart runtime engine, Katalon Studio can streamline test execution and lower maintenance efforts.

    Reviews from Real Users

    Katalon Studio is a solution that stands out when compared to many of its competitors. Some of its major advantages are that it has a valuable record and playback feature, is user friendly, and has fantastic integration capabilities.

    Khurram K., Head of SQA, Project Manager at Vroozi, says, "The best thing about the solution is that there is a record and playback functionality. The solution allows for specific object files [and it] has great multi-parallel languages that work in the facilities here.”

    Another PeerSpot user expresses the multiple benefits the solution provides for him exclaiming, “I'd describe it as extremely user-friendly. There's a lot of information that is readily available on the internet, and therefore it's easy to learn about the product itself. The scalability of the product is good. The solution was quite stable throughout the time I used it. We found the installation process to be quite simple. There is also very helpful online documentation that can help you if you ever get stuck during the implementation process itself,” comments a Senior Quality Assurance Analyst at an educational organization.

    Tinnaphan W., Professional Services Manager at a non-profit, talks about the Katalon Studio’s advantages. He mentions, “The solution has very good integration capabilities overall. The client has an extremely stable testing framework, and therefore they rely on Katalon to get the results. The reporting is very good.”

    Sample Customers
    Rovio, Paf, Supercell, NITRO Games, Seriously, AVG, Google, Bosch, Yahoo, Microsoft, Yandex, Mozilla, eBay, PayPal, TESCO, Cisco WebEx, Facebook, LinkedIn, skype, Subway
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    Top Industries
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company18%
    Government10%
    Financial Services Firm9%
    Healthcare Company8%
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    Computer Software Company30%
    Financial Services Firm15%
    Non Tech Company10%
    Transportation Company5%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Educational Organization28%
    Computer Software Company15%
    Financial Services Firm9%
    Manufacturing Company6%
    Company Size
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business24%
    Midsize Enterprise14%
    Large Enterprise62%
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business43%
    Midsize Enterprise21%
    Large Enterprise36%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business17%
    Midsize Enterprise35%
    Large Enterprise47%
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    Bitbar is ranked 16th in Mobile App Platforms while Katalon Studio is ranked 4th in Regression Testing Tools with 40 reviews. Bitbar is rated 7.0, while Katalon Studio is rated 7.8. The top reviewer of Bitbar writes "It's helped me when I've been short of devices and want to test whether the application will work on a specific device or not". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Katalon Studio writes "Useful multiple technology platform, scalable, but usability could improve". Bitbar is most compared with BrowserStack, SmartBear TestComplete, CrossBrowserTesting, Sauce Labs and Tricentis Tosca, whereas Katalon Studio is most compared with Tricentis Tosca, Postman, OpenText UFT One, Appium and Testim.

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