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Katalon Studio vs Telerik Test Studio vs Tricentis Tosca comparison

 

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

Mindshare comparison

As of May 2026, in the Regression Testing Tools category, the mindshare of Katalon Studio is 6.9%, down from 16.7% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Telerik Test Studio is 3.2%, up from 2.4% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Tricentis Tosca is 18.6%, down from 28.9% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Regression Testing Tools Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Tricentis Tosca18.6%
Katalon Studio6.9%
Telerik Test Studio3.2%
Other71.3%
Regression 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.
Raghvendra Jyothi - PeerSpot reviewer
Manager Project Management at Capgemini
Very good performance and load testing capabilities
There are some compatibility issues with the load standpoint test. When we use the solution instead of Microsoft Edge, more scripting is required. The reports for structure point or test management could be more compatible with other tools. For example, when I create an application I sometimes cannot generate a report.
reviewer2740515 - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior Software Engineer 2 at a tech services company with 51-200 employees
Automation test development becomes accessible and effective for functional testers
Tricentis Tosca is a codeless tool, making it easy for everyone to understand the transition of how to develop scenarios or test cases. In Tricentis Tosca, analyzing failures is straightforward because every time it fails somewhere, I get the screenshot, which helps me analyze how and why it failed. It has all the modules, including some pre-built ones that can be reused efficiently. Compared to other code tools such as Selenium, where I used to develop one script in one day, with Tricentis Tosca I can easily develop one script in four hours or three hours, saving four to five hours in a day.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The learning curve is not steep, and it is quite easy to get used to it, and I'm sure it won't take you much time, but the results will be worth it many times over."
"Katalon Studio is easier to use compared to SmartBear TestComplete."
"It is easy for a non-technical person to use and adopt."
"The best feature is the split up between test cases and the test object. This allows us to easily change an error."
"I like the feature where you can define a model that represents your website and then reuse the components from the model, as it makes creating more test cases easy."
"Overall, I recommend it highly and find it easy to use with many integrations."
"It is a mature product, and it is a good starting point for beginners."
"The most valuable feature of Katalon Studio is that everything can be managed from one platform."
"The most valuable aspects of the solution are the font, size, and interface."
"The performance and load testing are very good."
"Before using Telerik Test Studio, I was a manual tester, so it was my first automation tool, yet I felt very comfortable using it. I've used the record and play feature, and Telerik Test Studio was easy to use. The tool was easy to understand, even for a first-time user like me."
"The way it identifies elements is good."
"The most valuable aspects of the solution are the font, size, and interface."
"The object repository is the most valuable feature, as different elements can be identified and reutilized through the repository across other scripts, and the product has a very smooth process for launching and closing the application after execution."
"Has a very smooth process for launching and closing the application after execution."
"Makes optimal use of Model-based Test practice in getting Object-references from the application."
"It's been very helpful to have connectivity with mobile, and the tool also identifies some of the actual changes from the recordings on the actual testing suite."
"The reporting is really nice."
"The product is very useful in keeping track of test execution and coverage."
"TOSCA Testsuite is a very good automation tool."
"The features I find most valuable in Tricentis Tosca are that it's the easiest way to build the scripts and to do the CI/CD process; using Tricentis Tosca is very useful and easy."
"The most important feature is its ability to support the technical automation of specific clients that we cannot use with other tools."
"It's stable and reliable."
 

Cons

"The Object Spy is rather frustrating to work with, so I tend not to use it."
"I've seen that our clients are not truly aware of the power behind Katalon."
"The solution can be further improved with better loading time."
"The pricing could be improved. Offering a discount on Katalon Studio licenses could encourage more users."
"There could potentially be more reporting within the solution. We need more issue reports, for example."
"What it lacks is the Selenium Grid capabilities."
"Currently, I'm the only one who can use it because I have a Mac. It is giving a hard time to my team members who are on Linux. My team members are using Linux, and Katalon doesn't support Linux very well. It keeps on crashing. It crashes and shuts down almost every time they save their work, so they are not able to use it. It should have good support for Linux. We don't know what the problem is. If the Katalon team can pick up this issue, it will be very helpful."
"Katalon Studio should improve its usability, it still needs some improvement where users can easily use it to build their automation suite."
"There are some compatibility issues with the load standpoint test."
"The charts need to be more detailed and customizable."
"Its UI is not very user-friendly and could be improved. For new users, it isn't easy."
"We have not seen a return on investment yet."
"I observed that the Excel and Word validation was quite challenging, which is an area for improvement in the tool. I also experienced minor difficulties with Telerik Test Studio, particularly in fetching elements in some scenarios when using C# for coding."
"It can be improved by including a feature that allows multiple file types to be selected simultaneously."
"The first time I customized the solution, it was quite challenging."
"The Support TDD and BDD could be improved."
"Setup wasn't that straightforward; it was more complex. It all depends on the environment, because there were a lot of errors on our applications."
"Not being able to mask test data in relation to testing data management, in my opinion, is also a limitation."
"Because of expensive licenses, if your company is new to the market, do not start a business using Tosca if you expect slow growth - use cheaper solutions instead, and switch to Tosca once you are overwhelmed with projects and work."
"Technical support used to be better. It is now a bit difficult to reach out compared to previous experiences."
"It would be of great help if they can fix the loading or performance issues. Sometimes, when I create the test case folder and test cases, it feels like it has loading or performance issues. When passing the objects, we can't sometimes find the exact element. We need to find out that exact location and just give the path for that, and then it works. In the pipeline, when creating Jenkins, we create the list execution for passing the execution list to the commander. I feel it is a bit late, by a fraction of seconds. I first thought it could be my mistake or a setting issue, but I worked on that, and it's not a mistake or a setting issue."
"I would like to be able to manage different projects in one repository or have better data exchange between repositories."
"The product's test case management functionality needs enhancement."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The cost of Katalon Studio is expensive but it is less than some of the other solutions, such as Micro Focus UFT or SmartBear TestComplete. The cost is the main reason we are using Katalon Studio."
"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 pricing is good. It is the market average."
"There is no cost for setup or licensing."
"Katalon Studio is a free tool."
"The tool's pricing is cheap compared to other alternatives. I would rate the tool's pricing a three out of ten."
"The tool's licensing costs are yearly."
"This product is freeware, so there is no charge for using it."
"The pricing is fair so I rate it an eight out of ten."
"I'm not sure if I'm at liberty to talk about the pricing, but it has some significant costs. For example, you have to pay a license and maintenance fee. Then the rest of the terms are negotiable. We have to consider what we need and what benefit we get from it."
"Tricentis Tosca is an expensive solution and there is an annual license required. The whole licensing process is confusing and it could be made easier."
"They are probably more expensive than other comparable tools, but you also get the full suite of testing tools."
"The pricing and licensing of Tricentis Tosca were alright. Many customers look for end-to-end enterprise solutions, there were not many challenges with the pricing. However, the customers who are coming from Selenium or similar, feel they're paying a premium for this Tricentis Tosca license. If the right person is there for the implementation of the Tricentis Tosca, then it is one of the best tools in the market."
"We have around 200 [concurrent] licenses and the cost around $1.4 million a year."
"There are different types of licenses: enterprise or professional. The cost varies."
"Pricing for Tricentis Tosca could be improved because it's very expensive."
"I give the cost of Tricentis Tosca a six out of seven."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
15%
Computer Software Company
12%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Healthcare Company
6%
Computer Software Company
12%
Financial Services Firm
12%
Manufacturing Company
11%
University
10%
Manufacturing Company
12%
Financial Services Firm
12%
Computer Software Company
10%
Retailer
6%
 

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Small Business21
Midsize Enterprise14
Large Enterprise25
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Small Business23
Midsize Enterprise24
Large Enterprise74
 

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 ...
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 en...
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My main use case for Katalon Studio is to work on many projects, and my tester has four years of experience in testin...
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Tosca fulfills our business needs better because it is an end-to-end solution across technologies. We like that it is...
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For beginners, the product is good, especially for those who are interested in the quality side of software testing.
 

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