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IBM DevOps Test UI vs Katalon Studio comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on May 21, 2025

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Categories and Ranking

IBM DevOps Test UI
Ranking in Regression Testing Tools
14th
Average Rating
7.2
Reviews Sentiment
7.1
Number of Reviews
8
Ranking in other categories
Functional Testing Tools (29th)
Katalon Studio
Ranking in Regression Testing Tools
3rd
Average Rating
7.8
Reviews Sentiment
6.7
Number of Reviews
47
Ranking in other categories
API Testing Tools (4th), Test Automation Tools (4th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of July 2025, in the Regression Testing Tools category, the mindshare of IBM DevOps Test UI is 1.0%, down from 1.2% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Katalon Studio is 16.0%, down from 17.1% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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HZ
Reliable test automation, and test data creation with efficient support
The solution can be improved by removing the need for object matching in the framework. The latest version has increased load time before testing can be run. The reason is that changes were made to how it works with the browser and the startup takes some time. Adjusting those changes to speed up the load time will improve the solution.
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

"IBM Rational Functional Tester is very contextual."
"Test automation is most valuable because it saves a lot of time."
"The most valuable feature is the UI component tester."
"It is compatible with all sorts of Dark Net applications. Its coverage is very good."
"I personally like the 'Object Spy' feature of this tool. It makes it easy to find an element on the web page."
"It supports multiple easy-to-learn languages."
"The most valuable feature is its automation security capabilities."
"This solution is very user-friendly to learn and implement, and less technical knowledge is required to handle automation."
"The initial setup of Katalon Studio was easy."
"The automation is very fast and you don't need to be overly proficient in coding."
"The tool is easy to use. The product gives me the flexibility to use Selenium. I can also use my Java capabilities in the solution."
"User-friendly and a good solution."
 

Cons

"They need to do a complete revamp so that even a non-technical person can manage the tool."
"If the solution is running on Linux, there are some issues around application compatibility."
"The latest version has increased load time before testing can be run."
"As many of our products are moving from PC to mobile, the most important thing that this solution needs is mobile app support."
"It should start working on Silverlight automation."
"Extending the certification validity, especially after the trial period, would be beneficial."
"Katalon lacks integration with other software, including integrating other languages like .NET and PHP."
"What it lacks is the Selenium Grid capabilities."
"Katalon Studio's pricing is expensive."
"It seems to lack a few requirements that a typical customer would want. Compared to other solutions, this product is lacking."
"Object Spy is brittle. When I try to capture objects, I have to proceed multiple times before it works."
"Katalon doesn't support testing of hybrid applications. It's a limitation."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"Licensing is good but the prices for the products are expensive. A single-user license may go for something like $10,000 to $30,000. There are no additional costs, and support is included within that price."
"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."
"It is freeware software, so start using it."
"The tool is free to use."
"The price of Katalon Studio is reasonable. They recently had a price increase that might impact new subscribers. We are using a business license."
"The product’s pricing is very, very low."
"The tool's licensing costs are yearly."
"This product is freeware, so there is no charge for using it."
"The pricing is good. It is the market average."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
24%
Manufacturing Company
11%
Government
9%
Insurance Company
8%
Computer Software Company
19%
Financial Services Firm
15%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Government
6%
 

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Questions from the Community

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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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