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Categories and Ranking

Katalon Studio
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.6
Number of Reviews
56
Ranking in other categories
Regression Testing Tools (3rd), API Testing Tools (6th), Test Automation Tools (2nd)
SmartBear TestLeft
Average Rating
7.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.8
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
Functional Testing Tools (45th)
 

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.
reviewer1378161 - PeerSpot reviewer
Sr. Consultant at a computer software company with 51-200 employees
Simple to set up and the test execute feature is helpful, but the cost could be reduced
Our primary use case is Point of Sale (POS) testing The most valuable features are test executor and development. TestLeft captures a lot of space in terms of memory, which is one issue that can be improved. We have been using SmartBear TestLeft for the past month. Stability-wise, TestLeft is…

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

Pros

"Before using Katalon Studio, we spent weeks to verify all test cases manually for every major build, now we need only several days to fully perform regression testing, reducing the time to market greatly."
"It is good for API testing. It is also good for continuous integration testing. You can connect it to Jenkins."
"Katalon Studio has positively impacted my organization by significantly speeding up the testing process, improving communication with developers, and enhancing test coverage, accuracy, and team productivity for more confident delivery of builds and shorter turnaround times."
"Katalon Studio has positively impacted my organization by helping the team reduce manual regression effort and improve release confidence by catching UI issues earlier."
"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 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 report generated using Katalon Studio is extremely valuable."
"It has been good so far for API testing on Mac; it is not that hard to learn and use, and there is so much support out there that if anyone wants to start using it, there is enough help."
"The most valuable features are test executor and development."
 

Cons

"What it lacks is the Selenium Grid capabilities."
"Because of these issues, we are not able to integrate this solution into our platform."
"Katalon Studio's pricing is expensive."
"I believe it would be a great feature if they could integrate JMETER and other performance testing tools so that Katalon would become an all-in-one test automation tool"
"Katalon Studio is generally stable. I have faced major bugs occasionally, and it sometimes glitches due to heavy application performance, but this does not happen regularly."
"It seems to lack a few requirements that a typical customer would want. Compared to other solutions, this product is lacking."
"While the web testing is great, we expect more from the API testing."
"Restricted choice for scripting language (just Groovy)."
"TestLeft captures a lot of space in terms of memory, which is one issue that can be improved."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"We are using the free version of Katalon Studio at this point."
"The product is affordable. It has an average and competitive pricing compared to other vendors."
"Katalon Studio is less expensive than other solutions, such as Micro Focus UFT."
"Katalon Studio is an expensive tool."
"The product is expensive."
"The solution is more affordable than other vendors."
"In terms of pricing, Katalon, Selenium, and Cypress all represent a similar level of investment. The software for these tools are either true open source or almost open source (because they charge a small fee), so pricing is a neutral point for me."
"The tool's licensing costs are yearly."
"The cost should be reduced."
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Financial Services Firm
14%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Computer Software Company
10%
Outsourcing Company
7%
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Questions from the Community

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?
I feel nothing needs improvement for Katalon Studio, as it is already the best in the industry, providing the best enhancement for users. Katalon Studio is already top-notch with no need to improve.
What is your primary use case for Katalon Studio?
My main use case for Katalon Studio is to work on many projects, and my tester has four years of experience in testing, which allows me to specialize in functional testing, regression, web, and mob...
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