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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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Featured Reviews

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

"The most valuable feature is the UI component tester."
"IBM Rational Functional Tester is very contextual."
"It is compatible with all sorts of Dark Net applications. Its coverage is very good."
"Test automation is most valuable because it saves a lot of time."
"Video capture on failure is a must have. A picture is worth a thousand words. A video is worth a thousand pictures (literally)."
"Katalon Studio is easier to use compared to SmartBear TestComplete."
"The best feature is the split up between test cases and the test object. This allows us to easily change an error."
"The scalability of the product is good."
"It is good for API testing. It is also good for continuous integration testing. You can connect it to Jenkins."
"It provides us daily feedback on the status (failing/working) of the core features of our websites."
"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."
 

Cons

"The latest version has increased load time before testing can be run."
"If the solution is running on Linux, there are some issues around application compatibility."
"They need to do a complete revamp so that even a non-technical person can manage the tool."
"As many of our products are moving from PC to mobile, the most important thing that this solution needs is mobile app support."
"My recently-updated Katalon studio version hangs a lot and is not a stable version."
"I would like to see improvements in how Katalon Studio works with iOS applications, especially with React Native applications."
"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."
"The solution can be further improved with better loading time."
"Katalon Studio's pricing is expensive."
"The pricing could be improved. Offering a discount on Katalon Studio licenses could encourage more users."
"The free version of the solution is not user friendly at all."
 

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 pricing is good. It is the market average."
"The approximate cost is around $8,000."
"I am using the free version."
"The product’s pricing is very, very low."
"This product is freeware, so there is no charge for using it."
"We are using the free version. We plan on getting a paid version because there is a limitation in terms of the number of users. We want to maximize it."
"There is no cost for setup or licensing."
"Katalon Studio is less expensive than other solutions, such as Micro Focus UFT."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
27%
Financial Services Firm
15%
Real Estate/Law Firm
10%
Insurance Company
7%
Computer Software Company
17%
Financial Services Firm
14%
Educational Organization
13%
Manufacturing Company
8%
 

Company Size

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Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

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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