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We performed a comparison between Katalon Studio and Oracle Application Testing Suite based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two Regression Testing Tools solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.
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Pros
"The initial setup of Katalon Studio was easy.""We are now performing automated testing in 15 minutes, which were previously taking a long time when doing it manually.""It supports multiple easy-to-learn languages.""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 initial setup is pretty straightforward and easy enough to complete.""Video capture on failure is a must have. A picture is worth a thousand words. A video is worth a thousand pictures (literally).""I personally like the 'Object Spy' feature of this tool. It makes it easy to find an element on the web page.""The product provides ease of automation for the cloud."

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"We like that we don't need a separate management tool. This is a good feature. It also has an inbuilt performance tool which is on Flash. It has very good record and playback feature as well. The inspection tool is also very good. Overall, since it comes with all the three packages, it's very good.""The solution is scalable.""The graphics are very intuitive and it's very easy to get scale of development.""User friendly UI / Tree view to work with adding steps.""Oracle Application Testing Suite's most valuable feature is it works very smoothly with all Oracle Java-based applications.""The function test feature is valuable.""We do not need a separate test management tool because we have there is a management tool. That is a very good feature. Secondly, it has an inbuilt performance testing tool, which is on flash. It has very good record and playback features as well. And apart from that, there is a good inspection feature. Since it comes with all of the packages, it's very good.""The most valuable feature is the object identification feature."

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Cons
"The solution can be further improved with better loading time.""My recently-updated Katalon studio version hangs a lot and is not a stable version.""The free version of the solution is not user friendly at all.""Katalon doesn't support testing of hybrid applications. It's a limitation.""What it lacks is the Selenium Grid capabilities.""The integration process with Jira should be enhanced and facilitated.""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 can say that in my company, we struggle a lot with iOS automation."

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"Lacks patches for new OS systems and doesn't work on a Mac.""I would like to see better dashboards.""If there's a feature we want in OATS that's missing and we report that to Oracle, it takes a long time.""The dashboards need to be simplified and made more user-friendly.""Oracle Application Testing Suite does encounter some lag. When I am trying to record something, the tool gets stuck.""It needs to be compatible with all browsers.""To provide test automation support for other products like SAP, Windows and Java Applications when it comes to Functional Test Automation testing.""The pathfinding at times is slow when we are using it. The tool's performance can be improved."

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  • "There is no cost for setup or licensing."
  • "This product is freeware, so there is no charge for using it."
  • "The tool is free to use."
  • "It is freeware software, so start using it."
  • "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."
  • "We were using the free version of this tool."
  • "Katalon Studio is a free tool."
  • "We are using the free version of Katalon Studio at this point."
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  • "ORACLE is giving at a very competitive rates to all its customers, and its a simple licensing process."
  • "There are no costs in addition to the standard licensing fees."
  • "The price of the Oracle Application Testing Suite is not expensive. It is less expensive than other solutions."
  • "Customers need to negotiate properly to get the tool at a lower price."
  • "The complete package, including load testing and performance analysis, has a licensing fee."
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    Questions from the Community
    Top Answer:It is a good tool and provides all the essential features for our business requirements.
    Top Answer:The product is affordable. It has an average and competitive pricing compared to other vendors.
    Top Answer:Katalon Studio's pricing is expensive.
    Top Answer:We find the front-end interface of this solution to be very user-friendly, meaning easy navigation even for novice users.
    Top Answer:The speed of setup and deployment of this solution is based on the size and complexity of the organization implementing it. Depending on the size and complexity of the organization, this could take a… more »
    Top Answer:We would like to see the instruction documentation made into video or audio formats, to help new users get used to the modules. We would also like the customization of reports within the solution to… more »
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    Overview

    Katalon Studio is a regression testing tool that enables you to go low-code, boost productivity, and ease scalability. It is suitable for all platforms and operating systems, regardless of application complexity. The software is built on top of the open-source automation frameworks Selenium and Appium, with a specialized IDE interface for web, API, mobile, and desktop application testing. As a robust automation tool, Katalon Studio lets you run automated tests of UI elements, including pop-ups, iFrames, and wait time. The solution is ideal for both large and small organizations.

    Katalon Studio Features

    Katalon Studio has many valuable key features. Some of the most useful ones include:

    • Object spying
    • Record and playback
    • Content assist utilities
    • Advanced debugger
    • Reusable test artifacts
    • Fast scripting with keyword-driven testing
    • BDD convention supported
    • Flexible test listener
    • Extensive data-driven testing
    • Self-healing
    • Test scheduling and parallel execution
    • Native CI/CD integrations

    Katalon Studio Benefits

    There are many benefits to implementing Katalon Studio. Some of the biggest advantages the solution offers include:

    • Versatile abilities: The solution enables you to identify, capture, and store all on-screen objects. Additionally, you can view every single property, method, field, and event in detail. You can create tests twice as fast with low-code options, recycle recorded artifacts, and also work from any steps on active browsers.
    • Built-in project templates: Katalon Studio’s ready-made test scenarios, keywords, and object repositories allow you to get started quickly.
    • One place for end-to-end testing: With the solution, you can combine all of your activities for web UI and API testing in one single project.
    • Flexible test design options: Katalon Studio is equipped with manual and scripting modes for both beginners and advanced users.
    • Broad data support: The solution supports multiple data sources (XLS, CSV) and databases with effective parameterization to maximize test coverage.
    • Smart runtime engine: Because of its smart runtime engine, Katalon Studio can streamline test execution and lower maintenance efforts.

    Reviews from Real Users

    Katalon Studio is a solution that stands out when compared to many of its competitors. Some of its major advantages are that it has a valuable record and playback feature, is user friendly, and has fantastic integration capabilities.

    Khurram K., Head of SQA, Project Manager at Vroozi, says, "The best thing about the solution is that there is a record and playback functionality. The solution allows for specific object files [and it] has great multi-parallel languages that work in the facilities here.”

    Another PeerSpot user expresses the multiple benefits the solution provides for him exclaiming, “I'd describe it as extremely user-friendly. There's a lot of information that is readily available on the internet, and therefore it's easy to learn about the product itself. The scalability of the product is good. The solution was quite stable throughout the time I used it. We found the installation process to be quite simple. There is also very helpful online documentation that can help you if you ever get stuck during the implementation process itself,” comments a Senior Quality Assurance Analyst at an educational organization.

    Tinnaphan W., Professional Services Manager at a non-profit, talks about the Katalon Studio’s advantages. He mentions, “The solution has very good integration capabilities overall. The client has an extremely stable testing framework, and therefore they rely on Katalon to get the results. The reporting is very good.”

    Application Testing Suite is a comprehensive, integrated testing solution that ensures the quality, scalability, and availability of your Web applications, Web Services, packaged Oracle Applications and Oracle databases.
    Sample Customers
    Coca-Cola Tesla Black Board TaTa Consultancy Services Sony
    Comic Relief UK, The Forestry Commission, TAFE SA, Silentnight Group, Victorian Department of Primary Industries
    Top Industries
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    Computer Software Company30%
    Financial Services Firm15%
    Non Tech Company10%
    Transportation Company5%
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    Educational Organization28%
    Computer Software Company15%
    Financial Services Firm9%
    Manufacturing Company6%
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    Computer Software Company14%
    Manufacturing Company12%
    Government11%
    Financial Services Firm11%
    Company Size
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    Small Business43%
    Midsize Enterprise21%
    Large Enterprise36%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business17%
    Midsize Enterprise35%
    Large Enterprise47%
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    Small Business40%
    Midsize Enterprise8%
    Large Enterprise52%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business16%
    Midsize Enterprise9%
    Large Enterprise75%
    Buyer's Guide
    Katalon Studio vs. Oracle Application Testing Suite
    March 2024
    Find out what your peers are saying about Katalon Studio vs. Oracle Application Testing Suite and other solutions. Updated: March 2024.
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    Katalon Studio is ranked 4th in Regression Testing Tools with 40 reviews while Oracle Application Testing Suite is ranked 9th in Performance Testing Tools with 24 reviews. Katalon Studio is rated 7.8, while Oracle Application Testing Suite is rated 7.8. The top reviewer of Katalon Studio writes "Useful multiple technology platform, scalable, but usability could improve". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Oracle Application Testing Suite writes "Requires little maintenance, is stable, and easy to deploy". Katalon Studio is most compared with Tricentis Tosca, Postman, OpenText UFT One, Appium and Testim, whereas Oracle Application Testing Suite is most compared with Tricentis Tosca, OpenText UFT One, Apache JMeter, OpenText LoadRunner Cloud and Tricentis NeoLoad. See our Katalon Studio vs. Oracle Application Testing Suite report.

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