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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 (3rd)
 

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."
"The automation is very fast and you don't need to be overly proficient in coding."
"This is a product that is well ahead of its immediate competition in features and functionality."
"The product provides ease of automation for the cloud."
"Katalon Studio's biggest advantage is its price. It's a good tool for the price, albeit with some limitations when you compare it with tools like Tricentis Tosca."
"The initial setup of Katalon Studio was easy."
"We can write code in Java and it is easy to link to other JARs that we find on the internet, which is very handy."
"The most important feature is the Jenkins integration; it is pretty straight forward and allows us to run nightly builds."
"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."
 

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."
"Katalon lacks integration with other software, including integrating other languages like .NET and PHP."
"There could potentially be more reporting within the solution. We need more issue reports, for example."
"The price of the solution is a bit high. It's one of the reasons we decided not to continue using the product."
"The pricing could be improved. Offering a discount on Katalon Studio licenses could encourage more users."
"My recently-updated Katalon studio version hangs a lot and is not a stable version."
"I can say that in my company, we struggle a lot with iOS automation."
"The Object Spy is rather frustrating to work with, so I tend not to use it."
"One aspect that can be improved is testing for desktop applications. I would like to see them support more technologies in this area."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

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"There is no cost for setup or licensing."
"The tool's licensing costs are yearly."
"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."
"Price-wise, Katalon Studio is a costly product. Considering what the solution provides its users with, I can say that price-wise, Katalon Studio is an okay product."
"The approximate cost is around $8,000."
"The pricing is good. It is the market average."
"The tool's pricing is cheap compared to other alternatives. I would rate the tool's pricing a three out of ten."
"The cost of Katalon Studio is expensive but it is less than some of the other solutions, such as Micro Focus UFT or SmartBear TestComplete. The cost is the main reason we are using Katalon Studio."
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Educational Organization
19%
Computer Software Company
17%
Financial Services Firm
13%
Manufacturing Company
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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