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IBM DevOps Test UI vs Katalon Studio comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on May 21, 2025

Review summaries and opinions

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Categories and Ranking

IBM DevOps Test UI
Ranking in Regression Testing Tools
13th
Average Rating
7.2
Reviews Sentiment
7.1
Number of Reviews
8
Ranking in other categories
Functional Testing Tools (26th)
Katalon Studio
Ranking in Regression Testing Tools
2nd
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.6
Number of Reviews
56
Ranking in other categories
API Testing Tools (4th), Test Automation Tools (2nd)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of January 2026, in the Regression Testing Tools category, the mindshare of IBM DevOps Test UI is 2.6%, up from 0.8% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Katalon Studio is 11.0%, down from 17.6% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Regression Testing Tools Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
Katalon Studio11.0%
IBM DevOps Test UI2.6%
Other86.4%
Regression Testing Tools
 

Featured Reviews

HZ
Lead Systems Tester at Government of Ontario, Canada
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.
Ramanagowda Hullur - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior Automation Engineer at Stryker
Recording limitations and remote access challenges have affected desktop application testing
Katalon Studio has proven effective in our deliverables, particularly in designing the framework where other tools typically require coding in client libraries such as Python or Java. With Katalon Studio, there is no such complexity, allowing us to organize projects modularly based on folder structures without needing to write separate code. The self-healing feature for web application automation and its built-in CI/CD ecosystem integration eliminates the need for external tools for pipeline setup. Katalon Studio excels in CI/CD integration, providing an inbuilt ecosystem without the need for external setup, and it features a postings structure along with keyword and library availability. Newcomers to the team can easily adapt to the setup or project structure, which contributes to its popularity, along with its low-code or no-code capability that allows for a comprehensive platform supporting web, mobile, API, and desktop automation. The self-healing mechanism for test cases autonomously identifies issues with locators and ensures they continue functioning, which is impressive, along with the robust object repository. Katalon Studio has significantly aided our team, especially when clients expect deliveries for CI/CD integration that requires automation test scripts to run on a daily schedule. The self-healing feature automatically identifies available locators for elements in the DOM, ensuring that test cases remain functional. Katalon Studio has positively impacted our organization by facilitating faster delivery when clients have urgent requirements. We can deliver quickly based on urgency due to the features Katalon Studio provides. This has led to significant reductions in time spent on framework configuration, designing, and training individuals who are unfamiliar with the tool, helping us save both time and costs.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"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."
"IBM Rational Functional Tester is very contextual."
"The most valuable feature is the UI component tester."
"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 scalability of the product is good."
"The automation is very fast and you don't need to be overly proficient in coding."
"The most valuable feature is that the browser and the API testing is available in a single tool, and I don't have to look at other options."
"The functionality of the data is very good. You can upload and disperse data using the solution."
"The most valuable feature is its automation security capabilities."
"Katalon Studio has the highest number of integrations compared to other tools at a similar price point, such as Jira, Brokerstack, and Jenkins."
"Overall, I recommend it highly and find it easy to use with many integrations."
 

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."
"The price of Katalon Studio is an area of concern where improvement is required."
"Object Spy is brittle. When I try to capture objects, I have to proceed multiple times before it works."
"I would like Katalon Studio to develop manual test case generation using AI capabilities, as other tools like those using OpenAI are already doing this."
"There could be many improvements, however, I have not noted them down at this moment."
"The reporting is very good, but it could be better."
"Katalon lacks integration with other software, including integrating other languages like .NET and PHP."
"It is difficult to identify elements on websites that use Angular or ReactJS because they don't have an option to view source code."
"I've seen that our clients are not truly aware of the power behind Katalon."
 

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."
"We were using the free version of this tool."
"Katalon Studio is an expensive tool."
"The prices are very high."
"The solution is more affordable than other vendors."
"The tool is free to use."
"This product is freeware, so there is no charge for using it."
"I am using the free version."
"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."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
21%
Manufacturing Company
15%
Government
7%
Legal Firm
7%
Computer Software Company
15%
Financial Services Firm
13%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Government
6%
 

Company Size

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Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business1
Midsize Enterprise3
Large Enterprise5
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business21
Midsize Enterprise14
Large Enterprise25
 

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Katalon Studio?
Pricing felt reasonable for the features provided, especially considering the time saved during the automation setup and execution. From a user perspective, Katalon Studio offers good value, partic...
What needs improvement with Katalon Studio?
Katalon Studio could improve by making test maintenance easier for very large projects, especially when applications undergo frequent UI changes. It would help if Katalon Studio handled large test ...
 

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