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Mindshare comparison

As of July 2025, in the Regression Testing Tools category, the mindshare of Katalon Studio is 16.0%, down from 17.1% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Telerik Test Studio is 2.4%, down from 2.7% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Tricentis Tosca is 27.9%, up from 26.9% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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Appu Ashok - PeerSpot reviewer
Expansive integrations boost automation potential across devices
I am in the field of product research and am familiar with Katalon Studio for product comparisons and test automation. Even though I am not an active tester, I have created a few tests using Katalon Studio Some of our customers use Katalon Studio, however, our own product, Tangene, is a…
Raghvendra Jyothi - PeerSpot reviewer
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.
PrabhuKrishnamoorthy - PeerSpot reviewer
Has transformed testing by reducing scripting effort and enhancing productivity with advanced features
The self-healing feature of Tricentis Tosca needs significant improvement. Currently, it is static and not dynamic. For example, if a button in an application changes, Tricentis Tosca should be smart enough to detect the change and still execute the script seamlessly. Improvements are needed to ensure it responds dynamically to changes in the application.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"It is good for API testing. It is also good for continuous integration testing. You can connect it to Jenkins."
"One of the features that I like is Object Recognition. It worked very well, and it allowed me to create a dynamic expert based on my requirements."
"The tool has a good record and playback feature for functionality, which saves time when creating automated tests."
"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."
"Our clients have requested by all types of testing, including mobile, desktop, and API testing and all of those are covered by Katalon. I find that very valuable, very complete."
"The automation is very fast and you don't need to be overly proficient in coding."
"The functionality of the data is very good. You can upload and disperse data using the solution."
"We can write code in Java and it is easy to link to other JARs that we find on the internet, which is very handy."
"The most valuable aspects of the solution are the font, size, and interface."
"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 performance and load testing are very good."
"The way it identifies elements is good."
"Has a very smooth process for launching and closing the application after execution."
"Good use in Agile workshops, where the person needs to conceptualize the tests before the developer provides the complete application interface."
"It can provide all levels of testing from design to execution to reporting."
"The most valuable feature of Tricentis Tosca is it is a completely scriptless automation tool, which I liked a lot. They keep on continuously improving their tools, wherever we are facing any challenges they are able to provide a solution for it. It is easy to learn, everyone can easily read and understand what is happening with the scripts. Any business user or function tester can use the tool efficiently. This is a complete solution package."
"Makes optimal use of Model-based Test practice in getting Object-references from the application."
"The initial setup isn't too difficult."
"The product enables codeless automation."
"The platform's most valuable feature is model-based testing, which is effective for test case design and optimization."
"The scalability is a valuable feature of Tricentis Tosca."
 

Cons

"There could potentially be more reporting within the solution. We need more issue reports, for example."
"Katalon doesn't support testing of hybrid applications. It's a limitation."
"We have had some issues when it comes to stability, which is something that needs to be improved."
"The solution can be further improved with better loading time."
"They need to work on documentation to make it more centralized and easier to find what you are looking for."
"It would be helpful to have an automatic save feature."
"Object Spy is brittle. When I try to capture objects, I have to proceed multiple times before it works."
"The pricing could be improved. Offering a discount on Katalon Studio licenses could encourage more users."
"The charts need to be more detailed and customizable."
"There are some compatibility issues with the load standpoint test."
"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."
"Its UI is not very user-friendly and could be improved. For new users, it isn't easy."
"It can be improved by including a feature that allows multiple file types to be selected simultaneously."
"The technical support services are generally good, though there are areas for improvement regarding response time and overall competence."
"I would like to be able to manage different projects in one repository or have better data exchange between repositories."
"Tricentis Tosca could improve on its mobile automation solution."
"The self-healing feature of Tricentis Tosca needs significant improvement. Currently, it is static and not dynamic."
"They can make it more stable. I have used this tool for SAP applications. They have an alliance with SAP, and it mostly worked fine, but there were a few glitches. However, we got the required support from the Tricentis team. They are coming up with their new versions and upgrades with respect to how the Tricentis systems as cloud applications are updated, and it would be good if they have a robust accelerator pack."
"In terms of areas for improvement, Tricentis has a variety of tools, even its test management tool called qTest. Tricentis Tosca does have integration with different Tricentis tools, but the integration is geared towards a larger organization perspective. For very small organizations that have minimal licenses, the integration needs to be improvised. For example, I belong to a smaller organization that has only one license, so the capability that the tool provides for integration isn't sufficient because my company needs to have separate workspaces. When Tricentis Tosca is going to be running, it is going to use that license, but my company wants another separate workspace to record, relay, and test. This is what my team has been struggling with, and the mechanism is probably there, but that needs more time and investigation, so I can't say that I'm one hundred percent certain that Tricentis Tosca, in terms of integration for a smaller organization is insufficient. Another area for improvement is that Tricentis Tosca is currently just a Windows-based tool which affects the market because nowadays, Windows isn't the only operating system, for example, there's also Apple or IOS that's moving much faster than Windows."
"The Test Management options are still weak - improvement is outlined, but not yet visible. I"
"Making it more stable would be good because we get around 90% stability."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The product’s pricing is very, very low."
"It is freeware software, so start using it."
"Katalon Studio is less expensive than other solutions, such as Micro Focus UFT."
"The approximate cost is around $8,000."
"The price of Katalon Studio is reasonable. They recently had a price increase that might impact new subscribers. We are using a business license."
"The tool is free to use."
"The tool's pricing is cheap compared to other alternatives. I would rate the tool's pricing a three out of ten."
"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."
"We hired a consultant to figure out all the tools in our company and how they fit in our company before we purchased the solution."
"We have around 200 [concurrent] licenses and the cost around $1.4 million a year."
"Tricentis Tosca is not expensive at all."
"My understanding is that it's an expensive product, although I don't know the specifics with regards to pricing."
"A competitor of Tricentis Tosca: Katalon Studio, is very similar and offers lower pricing, though Tricentis Tosca offers more features and benefits."
"Expensive, but for long-term projects, it is paying back."
"The tool's pricing is lower than that of other automation tools."
"The price of the tool is a problem for a lot of Brazilian clients or Latino clients, as it is expensive. Where I work, if one is low price and ten is high price, I rate the tool's price as a ten out of ten."
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Top Industries

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Computer Software Company
17%
Educational Organization
14%
Financial Services Firm
14%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Computer Software Company
20%
Manufacturing Company
14%
Government
11%
Financial Services Firm
9%
Computer Software Company
13%
Financial Services Firm
13%
Manufacturing Company
12%
Retailer
6%
 

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Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Katalon Studio?
Katalon Studio is on the expensive side. I rated it eight on a scale where ten is very expensive. I recommend optimiz...
What needs improvement with Katalon Studio?
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How does Micro Focus UFT One compare to Tricentis Tosca?
We reviewed MicroFocus UFT One but ultimately chose to use Tricentis Tosca because we needed API testing. MicroFocus...
How does Tricentis Tosca compare with Worksoft Certify?
Tosca fulfills our business needs better because it is an end-to-end solution across technologies. We like that it is...
What do you like most about Tricentis Tosca?
For beginners, the product is good, especially for those who are interested in the quality side of software testing.
 

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