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Katalon Studio vs Parasoft SOAtest comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Sep 11, 2024

Review summaries and opinions

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

ROI

Sentiment score
6.7
Katalon Studio enhances testing efficiency and cost-effectiveness, with many achieving significant time savings and improved integration with CI/CD pipelines.
Sentiment score
6.7
Parasoft SOAtest enhances API testing efficiency and ROI with minimal coding, despite lacking a comprehensive metrics system.
It saves almost 80% of your manual testing time, so it is better to switch to Katalon Studio.
Lead Automation Engineer at a computer software company with 1,001-5,000 employees
We already have the automation pipeline in place, and we are also using the cloud, allowing us to test multiple browsers and platforms simultaneously, which is great for time and cost savings.
System Engineer at Tata Consultancy Services private Limited
I have seen a return on investment with Katalon Studio because the number of resources allocated to the project has reduced, making it very time-saving and efficient.
Senior Software Qulity Assurance Engineer at a energy/utilities company with 501-1,000 employees
We found Parasoft SOAtest to be quick in building up test patterns, allowing us to create complex tests efficiently.
QA Lead at a financial services firm with 51-200 employees
Tasks that previously took four or five minutes can now be completed in 20 to 30 seconds with the help of the tool.
Quality Specialist 2A at a financial services firm with 10,001+ employees
 

Customer Service

Sentiment score
5.9
Customer service is praised for responsiveness, but technical support varies, especially in the free version, highlighting areas for improvement.
Sentiment score
7.7
Customer service is excellent, with fast responses and effective problem resolution, despite challenges with complex issues and regional availability.
Katalon's support is not very strong unless you opt for the enterprise version.
Senior Consultant at Yethi Consulting
I encountered a couple of issues during the initial setup, but customer care resolved them quickly.
Senior Quality Specialist at Zenya
Within 24 hours, I received support from the customer support team through their forum.
Software Development Engineer in Test at a retailer with 1,001-5,000 employees
 

Scalability Issues

Sentiment score
6.8
Katalon Studio excels in endpoint testing, supports small-to-medium teams, with features enhancing adaptability and scalability, but needs speed improvements.
Sentiment score
7.0
Parasoft SOAtest scales well with proper licensing, though larger tests and memory management need careful planning in CI/CD contexts.
We achieve scalability through building modular tests, leveraging features such as parallel execution, and using CI/CD integration and pipelines.
System Engineer at Tata Consultancy Services private Limited
It allows me to develop, run, and deploy test cases extensively.
Senior Quality Specialist at Zenya
Katalon Studio handles larger projects and more complex test cases very easily.
Software Development Engineer in Test at a retailer with 1,001-5,000 employees
 

Stability Issues

Sentiment score
6.7
Katalon Studio is generally stable, with minor issues reported, particularly with large tests, integrations, and UI updates.
Sentiment score
7.0
Parasoft SOAtest is generally stable, but memory consumption can cause occasional issues, especially with complex scenarios on low-end systems.
It needs more stability when test cases are executed.
QA at Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits, LLC
In my experience, Katalon Studio is stable, but sometimes I encounter lag and crash issues.
Software Development Engineer in Test at a retailer with 1,001-5,000 employees
I have not encountered any major bugs or crashes.
Software Test Engineer at a tech services company with self employed
In particular use cases with numerous steps, it experiences crashes.
Quality Specialist 2A at a financial services firm with 10,001+ employees
 

Room For Improvement

Katalon Studio requires stability, faster support, expanded language options, improved interface, better performance, and more flexible pricing.
Parasoft SOAtest needs better reports, interface, performance, integration, automation, documentation, price, startup time, memory use, and user-friendliness.
Parallel execution is available, but not with the free version.
QA at Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits, LLC
Providing clearer guidance during the trial period for certification and training modules would also help.
Consultant at a tech vendor with 1,001-5,000 employees
There is significant competition, so providing a good offer with extra features could be beneficial.
Senior Quality Specialist at Zenya
It did not support enough of the protocols or cryptography formats we needed, which led us to create our own solutions.
QA Lead at a financial services firm with 51-200 employees
One improvement would be to integrate it with modern technologies such as AI, so we can generate test cases by providing the details so that it can generate the structure, and later the person working can modify and enhance it.
Quality Specialist 2A at a financial services firm with 10,001+ employees
In terms of improvements for Parasoft SOAtest, some features could be added or perhaps existing areas could be improved, such as lowering prices.
CEO at SMOne
 

Setup Cost

Katalon Studio offers free and premium versions, valued for features and pricing, though some find it relatively expensive.
Enterprise buyers find Parasoft SOAtest expensive but worthwhile due to robust features and scalability, despite complex licensing.
The approximate cost is around $8,000.
QA at Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits, LLC
Although there are free automation software options available, Katalon Studio offers everything in a single hub for a fee.
Software Test Engineer at a tech services company with self employed
From a user perspective, Katalon Studio offers good value, particularly for teams looking for quick automation without significant upfront investment.
Quality Automation Specialist at SymphonyAI
Parasoft SOAtest is expensive, but it was acquired because the company was dissatisfied with Quick Test Pro.
QA Lead at a financial services firm with 51-200 employees
 

Valuable Features

Katalon Studio offers user-friendly automation with robust features, integrations, and low-code support for web, mobile, and API testing.
Parasoft SOAtest provides rapid functional testing setup, extensive API support, seamless integration, and comprehensive validation tools for scalable end-to-end testing.
We can schedule our test cases, and the report which we get can be shared with higher-level management.
Senior Quality Specialist at Zenya
Katalon Studio has positively impacted my organization because I have noticed that I can save more than 50% of our time automating test cases.
Software Development Engineer in Test at a retailer with 1,001-5,000 employees
Now, using Katalon Studio, we have a 50% increase in velocity in the test and create automatic tests.
IT Projects Director at a tech consulting company with 11-50 employees
Parasoft SOAtest is very good at ensuring tests don't pass or fail until they genuinely pass or fail.
QA Lead at a financial services firm with 51-200 employees
Parasoft SOAtest improves the quality of the application, increases security and security compliance, and it is a cost-effective tool.
CEO at SMOne
The best feature of Parasoft SOAtest is the extension tool where we can write our custom scripts.
Quality Specialist 2A at a financial services firm with 10,001+ employees
 

Categories and Ranking

Katalon Studio
Ranking in API Testing Tools
4th
Ranking in Test Automation Tools
2nd
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.6
Number of Reviews
55
Ranking in other categories
Regression Testing Tools (2nd)
Parasoft SOAtest
Ranking in API Testing Tools
10th
Ranking in Test Automation Tools
15th
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
6.9
Number of Reviews
33
Ranking in other categories
Static Application Security Testing (SAST) (20th), Functional Testing Tools (16th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of December 2025, in the API Testing Tools category, the mindshare of Katalon Studio is 11.8%, down from 12.5% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Parasoft SOAtest is 2.9%, up from 1.5% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
API Testing Tools Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
Katalon Studio11.8%
Parasoft SOAtest2.9%
Other85.3%
API Testing Tools
 

Featured Reviews

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.
reviewer2772063 - PeerSpot reviewer
Quality Specialist 2A at a financial services firm with 10,001+ employees
Has reduced manual testing effort with customization options but occasionally crashes during complex executions
One improvement would be to integrate it with modern technologies such as AI, so we can generate test cases by providing the details so that it can generate the structure, and later the person working can modify and enhance it. We can add more customized tools, and reporting can be enhanced. Currently, the reporting part is at a step level, and it does not give details for a particular test case, so improvements in those areas would be beneficial. There are performance issues where the tool crashes sometimes. In particular use cases with numerous steps, it experiences crashes. I have encountered stability and performance issues with it.
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
16%
Financial Services Firm
14%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Government
6%
Financial Services Firm
21%
Manufacturing Company
15%
Computer Software Company
10%
University
6%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business21
Midsize Enterprise14
Large Enterprise25
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business9
Midsize Enterprise3
Large Enterprise23
 

Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Katalon Studio?
I started with the trial version and found it had many features. I purchased the next level, and the setup cost was reasonable for me. For working professionals, Katalon Studio provides a lot at a ...
What needs improvement with Katalon Studio?
One needed improvement is that if I run it one time, it works, but if I run it continuously, the application gets stuck. If I run the application 15 to 20 times, it may get stuck. I take off one po...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Parasoft SOAtest?
I am not involved in the pricing aspect, setup cost, or licensing cost of Parasoft SOAtest. Our dedicated tools and support teams handle those aspects.
What needs improvement with Parasoft SOAtest?
One improvement would be to integrate it with modern technologies such as AI, so we can generate test cases by providing the details so that it can generate the structure, and later the person work...
What is your primary use case for Parasoft SOAtest?
We use Parasoft SOAtest for API testing and service virtualization with responder setup. Service virtualization is very helpful in our testing. When any downstream system is not available or we are...
 

Also Known As

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SOAtest
 

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Sample Customers

Coca-Cola Tesla Black Board TaTa Consultancy Services Sony
Charter Communications, Sabre, Caesars Entertainment, Charles Schwab, ING, Intel, Northbridge Financial, Capital Services, WoodmenLife
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