Katalon Studio vs Telerik Test Studio vs Tricentis Tosca comparison

Katalon Studio and Progress Software are both solutions in the Regression Testing Tools category. Katalon Studio is ranked #2 with an average rating of 8.4, while Progress Software is ranked #11. Katalon Studio holds a 8.7% mindshare in RTT, compared to Progress Software’s 3.0% mindshare. Additionally, 91% of Katalon Studio users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of Progress Software users who would recommend it.

Katalon Studio

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100% willing to recommend

Tricentis Tosca

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96% willing to recommend

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Mindshare comparison

As of April 2026, in the Regression Testing Tools category, the mindshare of Katalon Studio is 8.7%, down from 17.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Telerik Test Studio is 3.0%, up from 2.6% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Tricentis Tosca is 22.0%, down from 28.8% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Regression Testing Tools Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
Tricentis Tosca	22.0%
Katalon Studio	8.7%
Telerik Test Studio	3.0%
Other	66.3%

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Ramanagowda Hullur

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.

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Raghvendra Jyothi

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.

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reviewer2740515

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.

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Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"Whenever I speak to the support team of Katalon Studio, I learn that some new features will be included in the product. It is a scalable product."

"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."

"From the perspective of the user, I would say that this solution is better than UFT, and would encourage people to migrate from UFT to Katalon."

"The report generated using Katalon Studio is extremely valuable."

"The most important feature is the Jenkins integration; it is pretty straight forward and allows us to run nightly builds."

"This solution is good for us; it's easy to use and a good product."

"Katalon Studio has positively impacted our organization by helping our team save a lot of time by automating repetitive testing, allowing us to test faster, find issues earlier, improve test accuracy, and reduce manual effort."

"Katalon Studio has the highest number of integrations compared to other tools at a similar price point, such as Jira, Brokerstack, and Jenkins."

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"The performance and load testing are very good."

"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 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."

"The solution can be deployed in DevOps and ERP environments like Oracle Fusion. It accelerates testing with the libraries. The product incorporates libraries and is more sensitive to the scans."

"It allows manual testers to pick up automation, because it is a scriptless tool."

"It was very apparent that Tosca was an all-in-one solution because we could do database testing, UI, and API testing, while the other tools we evaluated each focused on only one area."

"The product is very useful in keeping track of test execution and coverage."

"The most valuable features of Tricentis Tosca are the Salesforce scanning. There are two scanning for Salesforce applications. There is Salesforce scanning and normal application scanning. Object identification has been really useful in Tricentis Tosca."

"We've found TBox to be valuable for scanning applications and automating test cases."

"This solution is easy to use for everybody, including those who are not IT-educated."

"Tricentis Tosca is a fast-pace, ever-evolving test automation tool that can solve today's testing requirements and provide fast feedback."

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Cons

"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"

"One aspect that can be improved is testing for desktop applications. I would like to see them support more technologies in this area."

"While the web testing is great, we expect more from the API testing."

"The product is comparatively slow."

"What it lacks is the Selenium Grid capabilities."

"Support options need improvement. It is sometimes hard to find a solution to any given problem, thus you are forced to use another solution."

"Object Spy is brittle. When I try to capture objects, I have to proceed multiple times before it works."

"Improvements are needed, particularly regarding desktop application recording and playback, which should be more flexible and not limited to relying solely on .exe files installed on the system."

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"It can be improved by including a feature that allows multiple file types to be selected simultaneously."

"There are some compatibility issues with the load standpoint test."

"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."

"The charts need to be more detailed and customizable."

"The first time I customized the solution, it was quite challenging."

"Its UI is not very user-friendly and could be improved. For new users, it isn't easy."

"While the initial setup was straightforward, we required assistance with the configuration to ensure that everything was done correctly."

"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."

"In Tricentis Tosca, we need to capture the element each time. If they could implement an auto-heal feature, it would capture automatically by detecting it from the page."

"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."

"It can be quite expensive."

"The main area where there is room for improvement is how they do upgrades."

"Tricentis Tosca's performance could be better. Sometimes when we are remapping or when it is loading it can take a lot of time. There are free solutions that have better performance in this area."

"It would be of great help if they can fix the loading or performance issues."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"The product is expensive."

"The tool is affordable."

"Katalon Studio is less expensive than other solutions, such as Micro Focus UFT."

"The tool is free to use."

"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 solution is more affordable than other vendors."

"Its pricing is quite reasonable. If you require their help in getting started, then there is a professional services fee on top of the product license cost."

"The product’s pricing is very, very low."

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"The pricing is fair so I rate it an eight out of ten."

"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."

"I give the cost of Tricentis Tosca a six out of seven."

"A competitor of Tricentis Tosca: Katalon Studio, is very similar and offers lower pricing, though Tricentis Tosca offers more features and benefits."

"There is an annual cost for Tricentis."

"It is expensive. There is also the training cost, but it does speed up the process. So, you get a return on investment."

"It is an expensive tool compared to other test automation tools. It has a lot of advantages over other tools."

"Tricentis Tosca is not expensive at all."

"They are probably more expensive than other comparable tools, but you also get the full suite of testing tools."

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Top Industries

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Computer Software Company

13%

Financial Services Firm

12%

Manufacturing Company

10%

Healthcare Company

Manufacturing Company

16%

Computer Software Company

13%

Financial Services Firm

University

Manufacturing Company

12%

Financial Services Firm

12%

Computer Software Company

11%

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Small Business	21
Midsize Enterprise	14
Large Enterprise	25

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Small Business	23
Midsize Enterprise	24
Large Enterprise	72

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Katalon Studio?

The solution is easy to learn.

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We reviewed MicroFocus UFT One but ultimately chose to use Tricentis Tosca because we needed API testing. MicroFocus...

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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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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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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.”

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Telerik Test Studio is an innovative and easy-to-use automated web, WPF and load testing solution. Test Studio tests support essential technologies like ASP.NET AJAX, Silverlight, PHP and MVC. Test Studio functional testing is a comprehensive yet cost-effective automated testing suite. Users can complete tasks quickly and easily with the product's point-and-click interface, which is augmented by Telerik-exclusive features like a visual storyboard and 3D element selection. Test Studio also offers script-less test automation for Silverlight applications. Test Studio load tests allow users to capture quickly capture, multiply and replay complex web traffic. Record HTTP traffic from desktop browsers, mobile devices and web services, and replay traffic with hundreds or thousands of virtual users spread across multiple machines. Fine-tune your load scenario with data binding, user authentication, and dynamic targets. Test Studio Mobile is an intuitive and easy to use test automation solution for Mobile application testing. Create tests once and test across multiple devices and OS's. The point and click functionality allows users to capture quickly and replay complex mobile testing functionality. There is no need to write a single line of code. Test against any number of real devices as you wish or through an emulator by connecting through Wifi. Test Studio for APIs helps customers verify the integrity and reliability of their APIs in an easy way and incorporate their API testing effort in their continuous testing and delivery process. Test Studio for APIs is used to determine whether APIs return the correct response for a broad range of commonly accepted requests, react properly to edge cases such as failures and unexpected inputs, as well as deliver the responses in an acceptable amount of time.

Progress Software

Tricentis Tosca offers model-based testing that supports both technical and non-technical users through a user-friendly interface, enabling scriptless automation and seamless integration with UI and non-UI applications.

Tosca's modular approach enhances test maintenance and reuse while delivering comprehensive automation for diverse testing environments. Backed by risk-based testing and automated data management, it supports end-to-end testing across API, SAP, and desktop applications. Tosca's integration capabilities extend to environments like Salesforce, PHP webshops, and mobile apps, effectively enhancing Agile team workflows. Despite its strengths, room remains for improved reporting, object recognition, and more efficient upgrade processes. Enhancing documentation and mobile testing support could further elevate its functionality for many.

What key features does Tricentis Tosca offer?

User-friendly interface: Simplifies interactions for non-technical users.
Model-based testing: Facilitates the easy creation of automated test cases.
Scriptless automation: Enables quick test development without coding.
Integration capabilities: Supports connections with multiple platforms like SAP and Salesforce.
Modular approach: Enhances the reuse and maintenance of test components.

What benefits to expect from Tricentis Tosca?

Efficiency: Streamlines the testing process for faster release cycles.
Versatility: Suitable for diverse application environments including web and desktop.
Productivity: Boosts Agile team integration for comprehensive testing.
Risk-based testing: Prioritizes testing efforts based on potential impact.

In retail, Tricentis Tosca automates inventory and transaction testing, ensuring efficient system updates. Financial services employ it for regulatory compliance through automated test scenarios in mainframe and PDF environments. Telecommunication companies utilize Tosca for API testing, aligning services across network platforms seamlessly.

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