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Galen Framework vs Katalon Studio comparison

 

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Categories and Ranking

Galen Framework
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
7.6
Number of Reviews
2
Ranking in other categories
Functional Testing Tools (22nd)
Katalon Studio
Average Rating
7.8
Reviews Sentiment
6.7
Number of Reviews
47
Ranking in other categories
Regression Testing Tools (3rd), API Testing Tools (4th), Test Automation Tools (4th)
 

Featured Reviews

HH
Scalable with strong reporting capabilities
I haven't found any specific areas for modernization or improvement in Galen Framework yet. However, one observation I have made is about the auto-generation of Galen files. While this feature exists, functions don't seem to be available for automatically generating Galen values based on the specifications in the spec file, and this could be a potential improvement for Galen Framework.
Appu Ashok - PeerSpot reviewer
Expansive integrations boost automation potential across devices
I am in the field of product research and am familiar with Katalon Studio for product comparisons and test automation. Even though I am not an active tester, I have created a few tests using Katalon Studio Some of our customers use Katalon Studio, however, our own product, Tangene, is a…

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"What I like most about Galen Framework are its advantages, particularly its spec language and the spec file feature."
"Overall, I recommend it highly and find it easy to use with many integrations."
"Our clients have requested by all types of testing, including mobile, desktop, and API testing and all of those are covered by Katalon. I find that very valuable, very complete."
"The best feature is the split up between test cases and the test object. This allows us to easily change an error."
"Katalon Studio is easier to use compared to SmartBear TestComplete."
"It supports multiple easy-to-learn languages."
"Katalon Studio is user-friendly."
"I rate Katalon Studio's scalability a four out of five."
"Video capture on failure is a must have. A picture is worth a thousand words. A video is worth a thousand pictures (literally)."
 

Cons

"There don't seem to be functions available for automatically generating Galen values based on the specifications in the spec file, and this could be a potential improvement for Galen Framework."
"Support options need improvement. It is sometimes hard to find a solution to any given problem, thus you are forced to use another solution."
"The integration process with Jira should be enhanced and facilitated."
"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 can say that in my company, we struggle a lot with iOS automation."
"The solution can be further improved with better loading time."
"It is difficult to identify elements on websites that use Angular or ReactJS because they don't have an option to view source code."
"Object Spy is brittle. When I try to capture objects, I have to proceed multiple times before it works."
"I would like to see improvements in how Katalon Studio works with iOS applications, especially with React Native applications."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

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"In terms of pricing, Katalon, Selenium, and Cypress all represent a similar level of investment. The software for these tools are either true open source or almost open source (because they charge a small fee), so pricing is a neutral point for me."
"There is no cost for setup or licensing."
"The product is expensive."
"It is freeware software, so start using it."
"Katalon Studio is less expensive than other solutions, such as Micro Focus UFT."
"The tool is affordable."
"We were using the free version of this tool."
"I am using the free version."
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Computer Software Company
19%
Financial Services Firm
14%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Government
7%
 

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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Galen Framework?
What I like most about Galen Framework are its advantages, particularly its spec language and the spec file feature.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Galen Framework?
Galen Framework does not have any additional costs after the product is purchased.
What needs improvement with Galen Framework?
I haven't found any specific areas for modernization or improvement in Galen Framework yet. However, one observation I have made is about the auto-generation of Galen files. While this feature exis...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Katalon Studio?
Katalon Studio is on the expensive side. I rated it eight on a scale where ten is very expensive. I recommend optimizing the pricing, as a moderate value around five would be preferred.
What needs improvement with Katalon Studio?
The pricing could be improved. Offering a discount on Katalon Studio licenses could encourage more users. There is significant competition, so providing a good offer with extra features could be be...
 

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