Katalon Studio Reviews

My main use case for Katalon Studio is to automate desktop applications, which was a primary requirement for us, and subsequently, we utilized it for web, API, and eventually mobile application requirements that came up later.

For a specific example of how I used Katalon Studio to automate a desktop app and the web API side, I was working with a US-based manufacturing domain client who had many web and desktop applications, and I aimed to automate their test case functionalities. I discovered that Katalon Studio was the best compatible and suitable tool, so I adopted it after the purchase, primarily due to its modularized design compatibility which minimizes the need for extensive coding and allows for quick automation delivery across web, API, and desktop applications.

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.

Based on my experience with Katalon Studio, 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. We've encountered issues when connecting to remote machines where applications are installed, making it necessary for the tool to accommodate testing in such cases. This flexibility is crucial for service providers who may not have the option to onboard clients directly at their locations. Additionally, there is a need for improvements in mobile application automation compared to other applications available in the market.

I have been using Katalon Studio for a couple of years.

For 100 test cases we were expected to deliver within a month, we initially needed to spend 20 to 25% of the time on automation before delivering test case scripts, and thanks to Katalon Studio, that much time and cost is saved.

Katalon Studio offers a dual scripting interface that allows for both manual record and playback as well as automation or scripting. Testers can switch to manual mode or record and playback if they prefer, and for those comfortable with scripting, Groovy script support is readily available, which is a valuable addition.

My advice for anyone looking to use Katalon Studio is that if you're eager to deliver quickly without getting bogged down in scripting or framework design, this is certainly the tool for you—it's easy to adopt and start delivering soon. It is particularly beneficial for small teams or individuals who might not want to undergo extensive training to begin delivering automation features.

I would recommend Katalon Studio, as I have been doing for months to those who reach out to me for tool validation or automation needs, and I will continue to encourage others to explore it.

I rate Katalon Studio 9 out of 10 because there is room for improvement and some requirements that still need to be fulfilled; addressing these areas would make it a perfect fit for every tester.

On-premises

Other

My main use case for Katalon Studio is automating test cases for both iOS and Android apps.

A specific example of a test case I automated with Katalon Studio is the lab test booking journey for our Tata 1mg Android and iOS apps, which help customers book lab tests and order medicines online.

The best features that Katalon Studio offers in my experience include reusability, which I find very valuable, and the XPath finders. The modification of test cases is very easy when compared to the traditional framework, which is the main advantage of Katalon Studio.

Reusability and the XPath finder have helped me significantly because there were cases with my current traditional frameworks where I struggled to find an XPath. In Katalon Studio, if you load the app, element finding becomes very easy. Additionally, if I want to change test cases, such as adding or removing any step, the process is straightforward.

The debugging process is also simpler. If any test cases fail using my current traditional framework, it was very difficult, whereas in Katalon Studio, I have debugged the failure test cases easily. With these features, I can save a lot of time using Katalon Studio compared to my current Java Selenium framework.

Katalon Studio has positively impacted my organization because I have noticed that I can save more than 50% of our time automating test cases. I measured this time saving by comparing the automation of cases in my current framework with automating the same cases through Katalon Studio using the record and playback method.

I have noticed a little lag while loading applications during my automation process with Katalon Studio, and I'm not sure if that is due to the free user restrictions, but I think this lag in application loading can be improved.

Katalon Studio sometimes restarts during automation, and as mentioned earlier, the app experiences lag, so those are the main areas that need improvement.

I have been using Katalon Studio for around one month because I was working to automate our 1mg app for my own interest.

In my experience, Katalon Studio is stable, but sometimes I encounter lag and crash issues. For instance, Katalon Studio was restarting two or three times when I was working with it, and I also found some lags while loading my app.

Katalon Studio handles larger projects and more complex test cases very easily, which is much simpler compared to my traditional framework.

I have interacted with the customer support team of Katalon Studio only once, and the support was very helpful and quick. Within 24 hours, I received support from the customer support team through their forum.

Positive

Previously, we used a traditional framework with Java, Selenium, and TestNG framework, and also tried Test Sigma. However, I found Katalon Studio very useful compared to all of these, and it saves a lot of time.

Before choosing Katalon Studio, I considered other options such as Test Sigma, which I tried in the same way as Katalon Studio.

I would rate Katalon Studio an eight out of ten. I chose this rating because I registered as a free user, and possibly due to that, I encountered those lags. If those issues had been resolved, I would have given it a 9.5 or 10.

My advice for others looking into using Katalon Studio is to consider that the industry is growing with no-code or low-code automation tools. In that case, Katalon Studio is very effective and saves a lot of time compared to others such as Test Sigma or TestTrio. It also has features such as optimized XPath finders that others do not offer, making Katalon Studio very advantageous when compared to other tools.

I've been using Katalon Studio for two years.

My main use case for Katalon Studio is working on automation. I created and executed test scripts, used data-driven testing, and integrated runs with Jenkins for continuous testing. I use Katalon Studio reports to track and fix the failures. For example, in one of my projects, we automated the user login and product purchase flow using Katalon Studio. The goal was to ensure that the login, product search, add to cart, and checkout functionalities worked correctly after every deployment. I created reusable test cases for login, navigation, and payment, used test data from Excel for multiple user credentials, and set up the suite to run automatically through Jenkins integration. The automation reduced the manual regression effort and helped identify the broken flows early in the QA cycle.

The reason I chose data-driven testing and Jenkins integration for my project is that Jenkins helps schedule and run automated test suites whenever a new build is deployed. This ensures early detection of issues and consistent quality without manual intervention. It provides reports and integrates easily with tools such as Katalon Studio, Git, and Jira. I focused on data-driven testing, which allows running the same test cases with multiple sets of input data, such as different usernames, passwords, and payment methods. This increases test coverage, reduces duplication, and ensures that the application handles various data conditions correctly.

I wanted to do something automated for the things we list for sanity testing. Whenever a new build is deployed, a sanity check should be done. If the automated tests are already written, it makes it easier. The login and checkout flow in Katalon Studio using data-driven testing and Jenkins helps reduce manual regression time, ensuring faster feedback after every build. If any issue arises, we can inform the developers at the earliest.

The best features Katalon Studio offers include its user-friendly nature. It is very much a user-friendly automation framework that supports both beginners and advanced users. It combines manual and script-based testing, allowing easy recording of steps and customization using Java or Groovy. Its built-in reporting, data-driven testing, and CI/CD integration are extremely useful for managing end-to-end automation efficiently. The best feature of Katalon Studio is its ease of setup with both manual and scripted automation, plus strong integration techniques, which help the tester find reports easily. It is more focused on debugging, reusability, and reporting.

The reporting and debugging features of Katalon Studio help me in my testing workflow by providing test execution reports with logs, screenshots, and videos for failed steps, which makes it easier to analyze results. The report can be in formats such as HTML, PDF, or integrated into Katalon TestOps for tracking trends over time. For debugging, I use the debug mode to run test cases step-by-step, check every value, and inspect the console and log viewer for error messages. Katalon Studio highlights the exact failed step, provides stack traces, and helps quickly identify issues in locator data or synchronization. For example, in one of my projects, I automated a video upload and a preview feature in a web application. During execution, the test failed at the preview validation step. The Katalon Studio report showed that the preview element was not visible within expected time. I switched to debug mode, added a wait condition, and re-ran the test step-by-step to verify that the video preview loaded correctly before validation. After updating the script with an explicit wait, the test passed consistently, confirming all steps were successful and improving the reliability of future regression runs. Katalon Studio's report and debug mode help identify whether it's a timing issue or if we need an explicit wait.

A key feature I notice in Katalon Studio is its cross-platform automation, supporting web, mobile, API, and desktop testing in one tool. The record and playback feature is my favorite because I'm not from a coding background. It allows for quick test creation without coding, making it accessible even for beginners. The repository and data-driven testing provide centralized storage for test elements, improving reusability. We can run the same test with multiple sets of data, which is also significant. The integration part is excellent, along with reusable test suites and keywords, which allow modular and maintainable test structures across projects.

Katalon Studio has positively impacted my organization by significantly speeding up the testing process. The repetitive regression tests that used to take hours or days are now completed in a day or just two to three hours. The built-in reports and debugging features improved communication with developers and made issue resolution faster. With Katalon Studio providing detailed reports, false arguments have gradually reduced. Overall, test coverage, accuracy, and team productivity have enhanced, allowing for a more confident delivery of builds and shorter turnaround times. I think the company has a positive impact overall.

One area for improvement in Katalon Studio is execution speed. Larger test suites can take more time to execute. Performance optimization could make automation runs faster. Better integration and lighter resource usage would also enhance overall usability. I haven't found anything particularly frustrating, but sometimes large test suites take more time for execution.

I've been using Katalon Studio for two years.

Katalon Studio is generally stable. I've experienced some minor issues, such as it occasionally losing data and not showing it. However, this is not critical; restarting the application usually resolves it. I have not encountered any major bugs or crashes.

As for scalability, I cannot comment much because I use it as a single user. Katalon Studio seems to handle increasing workloads well, but I cannot speak for multiple users.

I have not had direct contact with Katalon Studio's customer support because everything provided on their website is sufficient for learning. I haven't had the need for support, and I think they ensure users can easily start with Katalon Studio. My colleagues also find it easy to use without requiring customer support.

Positive

Before Katalon Studio, I used Python Selenium for automation. It was challenging for people without a coding background to use. I managed to navigate it, but we had to install specific software for that. Katalon Studio, however, is easy; simply download the studio, and you can use it. That's why I switched to Katalon Studio without the worry of backend complexities.

Prior to selecting Katalon Studio, I considered automation tools such as Python Selenium. While Python was easier for me, Katalon Studio automation is much more user-friendly and accessible.

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 lower rate compared to others. Although there are free automation software options available, Katalon Studio offers everything in a single hub for a fee.

I have not seen a return on investment with Katalon Studio because it was my decision to start using it, and it is not used widely yet in the company. However, it may be more elaborately utilized in the coming years.

I have not seen a return on investment with Katalon Studio because it was my decision to start using it, and it is not used widely yet in the company. However, it may be more elaborately utilized in the coming years.

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 lower rate compared to others. Although there are free automation software options available, Katalon Studio offers everything in a single hub for a fee.

Prior to selecting Katalon Studio, I considered automation tools such as Python Selenium. While Python was easier for me, Katalon Studio automation is much more user-friendly and accessible.

My advice for others considering using Katalon Studio is to keep the software updated and optimize project settings for performance. Organizing tests and the object repository for maintainability is crucial. Specific tips include avoiding unreliable XPath indexes and managing Android permissions. Best practices also involve reducing startup time by changing Katalon Studio preferences to open a clean session and adjusting the default wait for element timeout to lower wait times. For grouped tests, use the test suite and test suite collection for better organization.

I would add some advanced thoughts on strategic adoption and planning. Align automation with business goals; don't automate just for the sake of it. Begin with a clear test automation plan that focuses on high-risk and high-impact areas. Foster a culture of quality, as test automation shouldn't be limited to the QA team. When all team members, including developers and product owners, understand and contribute to end-to-end testing, quality becomes a shared responsibility. Katalon Studio is very affordable, so every organization should consider using it because we need to move forward with technological advancements.

On a scale of 1-10, I rate Katalon Studio an 8 out of 10.

Public Cloud

Other

Katalon Studio is primarily used for UI automation and maintaining test suites and regression test suites. In my previous organization, I worked on automating repetitive manual test cases using Katalon Studio, mainly on end-to-end web-based application test cases such as user authentication, data entry workflow, and basic validations. This includes the login functionality, dashboard navigation, and form validation, which helped reduce manual testing effort and improve test coverage. Apart from creating test cases, I also handled test maintenance, updated object locators when the UI changed, and organized test cases into suites for easier execution. Katalon Studio's built-in reports were used to quickly identify failures and share results with the team after test executions.

One of the useful aspects was how quickly manual test scripts could be almost automated using Katalon Studio's built-in keywords and recording functionality without deep programming knowledge. Anyone can use the recording and playback system, which reduces a lot of initial setup effort by providing an object repository, reports, and execution capabilities out of the box. While Katalon Studio helps speed up the initial automation, test maintenance becomes a real challenge as applications evolve, especially when UI changes are frequent.

The best features Katalon Studio offers include how even a manual tester can use it with built-in keywords and recording features. A framework does not need to be built from scratch, unlike other tools. Katalon Studio provides an out-of-the-box automation framework, which allows quick starts, and its built-in keywords and record and playback functionality make it easier for manual testers transitioning to automation. Additionally, the object repository simplifies test creation and makes maintenance more manageable. The test suite and execution profiles also allow easy test organization for environment-specific execution, and the built-in reports provide ready-to-share insights with the team.

If I had to select one standout feature, the framework setup stands out as the best feature, as it makes starting automation quickly and straightforwardly without heavy setup. Katalon Studio has positively impacted my organization by helping the team reduce manual regression effort and improve release confidence by catching UI issues earlier. It positively impacted the company by speeding up test execution and allowing faster feedback before releases, which reduces last-minute defects. The quick setup of the framework enabled the team to start automation faster, improving overall QA productivity without increasing team size. Additionally, automated regression tests maintained consistent test coverage and reduced the risk of repetitive manual reports, which overall helped Katalon Studio reduce manual regression effort, improve test consistency, and provide faster feedback to the team, enhancing release quality.

Katalon Studio could improve by making test maintenance easier for very large projects, especially when applications undergo frequent UI changes. It would help if Katalon Studio handled large test suites more efficiently as projects grow. Additionally, advanced customization sometimes feels limited compared to fully code-based frameworks, and an additional feature such as smart locator management would be beneficial.

Katalon Studio has been used for the past two years.

In my experience, Katalon Studio is generally stable. I did not encounter major crashes during regular test execution. Occasionally, there were a few minor issues when handling very large test suites, but nothing that significantly affected our workflow. Overall, it was stable and major crashes were not faced, though very large test suites sometimes caused minor slowdowns. Stability-wise, it was good for the day-to-day automation that was run, but for complex or large-scale test suites, some performance improvements could help.

Katalon Studio works well for small and medium-sized test suites. For larger projects with many test cases, scalability can be a challenge, particularly regarding execution time and test maintenance. Overall, it is suitable for teams that do not need extremely large-scale automation, but larger enterprises may require additional strategies for scaling effectively. Improving performance and management for large test suites would make Katalon Studio more scalable for bigger projects.

My experience with customer support was very positive. When I needed guidance, the documentation and community forums were helpful and responsive.

Selenium was used earlier.

The main reason for switching from Selenium to Katalon Studio is its faster test creation and execution without spending too much time setting up a framework from scratch. Katalon Studio has built-in keywords, a recorder, and an object repository, which are features that Selenium lacks. The move to Katalon Studio was for faster automation setup and ease in test maintenance compared to building a Selenium framework from scratch. Although Selenium offers more flexibility for higher customization, Katalon Studio provided a good balance between low code and scripting flexibility suitable for the project needs.

My advice to other users looking into Katalon Studio is to consider it for quick UI automation setup without spending a lot of time building a framework from scratch. I recommend investing time in organizing test suites and maintaining object locators from the start, as this makes test maintenance much easier as the project grows. Katalon Studio is great for fast automation, so planning the test structure and object repository carefully is important to avoid maintenance issues later. Additionally, taking advantage of the built-in keywords and record and playback features is beneficial. If the team has manual testers transitioning to automation, Katalon Studio can significantly speed up onboarding.

A return on investment was achieved mainly through reduced manual regression effort and faster feedback during releases. Automation reduced repetitive manual tasks and allowed the team to focus on higher-value testing.

While I was not involved in cost tracking, from a delivery standpoint, the tool has provided value by improving efficiency and test coverage.

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, particularly for teams looking for quick automation without significant upfront investment. Pricing decisions were handled by management, but from a usage standpoint, the tool delivers value for the cost.

A few options were evaluated including Selenium and other automation tools. Katalon Studio was chosen because it allows faster test execution, has a built-in object repository, requires less setup effort, and facilitates quick execution, which fit the team's needs. Other tools were considered, but Katalon Studio was easier for quick setup.

One clear outcome that can be recalled is the faster completion of regression testing due to automated analysis, which helped the team meet release timelines more consistently. This saved a lot of time, reduced manual effort, and saved several hours per cycle. Catching UI issues earlier with the automated regression test suite helped minimize last-minute defects before releases. Moreover, it enabled manual testers to contribute to automation, improving the overall team's efficiency without requiring additional resources.

One of the positive aspects noticed is how quickly a new tester can start creating tests using the built-in keywords and record and playback features. Katalon Studio was integrated with the CI/CD Azure pipeline for regression execution, which helped automate the test release process. Overall, I would rate this review a nine out of ten.

My main use case for Katalon Studio is behavior data-driven testing, and using test automation for automation-related projects on web and mobile solutions.

Tremendously, it helped us to automate major project’s saving time and increasing efficiency for countless deliveries maintaining high ROI.

I used Katalon Studio on a federal government Chicago and Cincinnati view application test automation, which is a web-based system for tracking information related to loans and mortgages.

I love the record and playback feature in Katalon Studio, which generates automated elements, but it can sometimes record elements in an autonomous way, so we need to use the page object model and edit some XPaths which are not captured correctly. However, I appreciate the AI features that have been newly introduced, and also the easy test executions.

The best features Katalon Studio offers for me and my team include behavior data, which allows us to manage the page object separately and script separately, so the logic is separated. Recording playback also makes things easy, and it can integrate with other platforms, which has been coming in handy.

Integration with other platforms in my workflow helps our project since we use multiple other services, including CI/CD integration which is a major aspect we consider, such as TestNG or configuration management using Bitbucket or Git. Jenkins integration is also helpful when using test execution.

Additionally, the BDD imports in Katalon Studio are very easy to use for test cases and reordering them, and test management using TestOps is another great feature.

Katalon Studio has positively impacted my organization by providing easy accessibility and efficiency when managing certain projects because all of the code can be utilized in repositories very effectively, creating broad availability for using previous scripts. By using frameworks like Selenium or Appium, it allows us to directly use the libraries and connect to them for testing.

One thing I think Katalon Studio should improve is pipeline scheduling, as I have not seen it implemented. It would be great to have scheduling directly through a pipeline setup, like an issue or something connected to that.

Having a direct link with management tools is an important improvement to consider, and some elements take different numeric and alphabetic automatic values, but they do not always align with the specific element, so using AI-generated reactive AI or something similar could be beneficial.

I have been using Katalon Studio for about three years.

Katalon Studio is quite stable in my experience.

Scalability of Katalon Studio is good, and improvements are made over time. Earlier, when using Eclipse, we used Maven projects but did not utilize scalability with different pipelines, whereas Katalon Studio with Git seems really efficient for us in recent days.

My experience with customer support for Katalon Studio has been mainly using the online support system because documentation is provided for every purpose. I have not used customer support much, but it seems to be great.

Before Katalon Studio, we used Eclipse and a framework built on top of it called Tasktop. We also used Python on Eclipse or in-house software tools.

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.

Before choosing Katalon Studio, we evaluated other options depending on clients' expectations. We have been using Katalon Studio lately because it has been beneficial for different projects we have had over the years, especially on US projects.

The outcome of using Katalon Studio for our project shows that our clients, who previously spent hours on Excel sheets to check data, have benefited because writing a script to automate and read through these Excel sheets checks whether the input or output is as per the script. This has saved us a lot of time, and the self-healing capability also makes it easier to script, leading to significant time savings.

I would rate Katalon Studio a solid nine out of ten because it still needs improvements. Sometimes the IDE can be a little stuck or may lag a little bit, and I have had issues capturing certain XPaths where the record and playback does not necessarily capture the accurate XPath. I have seen some issues, but they are not a big deal because they can be captured in other ways, though improvements could be made.

My advice for those looking into using Katalon Studio is that, regardless of time or efficiency, it is seamless for any kind of automation project because Katalon Studio allows you to automate things with any kind of software you want to integrate and testing is comparatively easy compared to other tools or software available. If you are data-driven and want to check it out, Katalon Studio is the software that enables you to effectively verify and test applications.

I have used Katalon Studio for a while in multiple automation projects, and I know how it works. It is seamlessly easy compared to other tools because you can easily manage page object models and have the feature files and logic separately, and the elements can be executed immediately. These cases have never been hard for me and it has always been a convenience. My overall rating for Katalon Studio is nine out of ten.

Hybrid Cloud

Microsoft Azure

My main use case for Katalon Studio is web testing. For web testing, we do not need to execute some technology things or coding. We are using Katalon Studio for capturing all the paths and all the evidence on the website. Katalon Studio's main features, as per our needs, require more technical stack and more technical guidance, which is why we are using it.

We use Katalon Studio for testing government portals such as RERA and ONGC. If we need to use web testing by Selenium, Java, or Python with Selenium, we need to write the code first and then execute it. With Katalon Studio, we are creating test cases and building the pipeline, then providing all the input, and Katalon Studio works automatically and captures all the paths and all the steps. When we are navigating the path, Katalon Studio captures all the evidence and all the details, which is really helpful.

Katalon Studio offers great features. First, we need to set up all the requirements, providing the website URL and all the navigation pages. We can use Katalon Studio for mobile app testing along with the testing AI power tool, which we can use for generation and explanation to smart features such as self-healing, a smart way to reduce maintenance and failure. Katalon Studio supports multiple operating systems such as iOS and Android and multiple browsers such as Chrome and Edge, all featuring an interchangeable interface, allowing us to use keyword-driven testing which follows BDD.

Katalon Studio has positively impacted my organization because we can set up the pipeline with Jenkins, Azure, and GitHub. We can also use private plugins and support cross-platform testing, testing on Chrome and Firefox, including iOS and Unix platforms. Katalon Studio is really helpful as we can test on multiple browsers and multiple platforms at a single time, which helps with cost and resource savings. We can also use the debugging part, analytics part, and comprehensive reporting, generating intelligent multi-format reports with screenshots that can be emailed automatically upon test suite completion. This is a great feature.

Katalon Studio can be improved by working on captcha and integrating with multiple cloud platforms such as AWS. We have multiple operating systems and multiple browsers, but Katalon Studio can work on multi-cloud features such as AWS collaboration with Katalon and Azure collaboration with Katalon, which would be helpful for AI-driven and cloud computing approaches.

I have been using Katalon Studio for three years.

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.

Katalon Studio's scalability is excellent; it can handle growing workloads or larger teams easily. We achieve scalability through building modular tests, leveraging features such as parallel execution, and using CI/CD integration and pipelines. This supports scalability effectively. We can reuse tests through playback, save all information, and reuse it, avoiding unnecessary repetitions.

I have encountered support team responses only when necessary.

I previously used Java with Selenium, which required more technical expertise. However, Katalon Studio offers a tool-based solution with more features than Java with Selenium. Using Java with Selenium has its dependencies such as XML and web-level dependencies, where mentioning dependencies in JAR files is required. Katalon Studio offers an all-in-one commercial platform usable by all skill levels, including beginners and manual testers. Katalon enables record and playback functionality in manual mode as well as scripting options. Previously, we had to develop individually for web applications, mobile applications, and create projects separately. Katalon Studio enables us to work with web, mobile, API, and desktop applications within a single tool. Since it offers free and premium subscription plans, it is an excellent choice for all testers. Unlike the open-source approach where only tech-savvy users manage Java code, Katalon Studio provides easy access and ample support. That is why we shifted from Java with Selenium to Katalon Studio, which is a fully-fledged commercial platform. For mobile testing, we also transitioned from Appium and Selenium.

There is a great return on investment from using Katalon Studio, especially for testing purposes where we have more technical people and simpler manual testing personnel. We use Katalon Studio with different workforces, including manual testers and automation testers, which is really beneficial, and we can save time. We are using the CI/CD pipeline with Jenkins, GitHub, and Azure. 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. If we did not have these features, we would need more resources, but Katalon Studio is beneficial for our time and cost savings.

Before choosing Katalon Studio, I evaluated other options such as Cucumber. Katalon Studio is easier for all levels of users. They can utilize playback and recording features to save information, and users with coding knowledge can access the coding parts in Katalon Studio. It offers a comprehensive solution in a single tool.

Katalon Studio can help with reporting; we can download, export, and import the report, which is helpful.

We need to capture all the initial documents such as resource things, resource details, and the test traceability matrix to be helpful. We have one section for employee management and team management, so it is helpful to cover everything in a single tool.

I would absolutely recommend Katalon Studio to others considering its use; we are actively working in both manual and automation testing.

Katalon Studio can now work on AI-based solutions, where if you provide prompts with information about websites, Katalon Studio can produce useful output based on that, which is very helpful for us. I have rated this review a nine out of ten.

On-premises

Microsoft Azure

For regression testing, I have been using Katalon Studio. A recent test case for regression testing involves hundreds of test cases. Running these hundreds of test cases manually takes a lot of time, so I create a scenario and put it into a test suite, allowing me to run all the test suites at once to reduce my testing time.

Using Katalon Studio for these regression suites is helpful because I have self-learned it, and it is very beneficial for me. Until now, I used Chrome only, and it has proven to be very helpful for me.

In my opinion, the best feature of Katalon Studio is that whenever I have finished, it automatically gives me the Selenium code, which is useful for automation, and it also provides screen capture. For automation and screen capture, I have used the record feature, and whenever I record the application, it automatically generates the Selenium Java code, which I can copy and paste. This is very helpful for finding the locators and all.

Katalon Studio is good, and for me, it is a very good tool. As of now, I have only explored it for my test cases.

In my opinion, the best feature of Katalon Studio is that whenever I have finished, it automatically gives me the Selenium code, which is useful for automation, and it also provides screen capture. For automation and screen capture, I have used the record feature, and whenever I record the application, it automatically generates the Selenium Java code, which I can copy and paste. This is very helpful for finding the locators and all. Since I am using Katalon Studio for self-learning, I have noticed many personal improvements and skills I have gained, such as finding the locator more easily and more automation steps being easier for me using record and playback. I can record all my scripts, and afterward, I run them.

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 point because of the slowness.

I have been using Katalon Studio for two years.

Katalon Studio is stable in my experience.

In my opinion, Katalon Studio's scalability is good.

I have not had any interactions with Katalon Studio's customer support because I have stated many times that this is for self-learning just to reduce my work. I have not explored any company or customer support.

I have previously used Selenium Recorder, which is similar to Katalon Studio, but Katalon is better because in Selenium Recorder it takes a lot of time and the application gets stuck. Katalon is better compared to Selenium Recorder.

Before choosing Katalon Studio, I was only using Selenium Recorder.

I have seen a return on investment in terms of time saved while using Katalon Studio for my learning because it has saved my time. For example, manual testing takes me three hours, but using Katalon Studio can reduce that to 30 minutes.

Katalon Studio is a very useful tool and very easy to use. For example, if you have 1000 test cases, you can record them, create a scenario, and place it in the test suite. It will save you a lot of time, for instance, reducing 12 hours of testing to one hour or 90 minutes. It saves almost 80% of your manual testing time, so it is better to switch to Katalon Studio.

I have no additional thoughts about Katalon Studio. There are no suggestions for changes for the future. My overall review rating for Katalon Studio is 9.

On-premises

Other

I use Katalon Studio to create automatic tests in web and mobile applications.

We use Katalon Studio to test three web applications at my last job, and one desktop application. To create tests in a mobile environment, I used Katalon Studio in my class. I am a teacher in the university and software testing.

Basically, we focus on automatic tests.

The best features Katalon Studio offers are the efficiency and adaptability to any environment.

When the company started to use Katalon Studio, the time in testing was very fast. It was more focused on the principal items. For example, the regression test and the integration test were more efficient and faster.

Initially, all the tests were manual. Now, using Katalon Studio, we have a 50% increase in velocity in the test and create automatic tests.

The reporting is very good, but it could be better. The interface is very intuitive and integration with the other tools was easy for people who study in the Katalon Academy.

It is easy compared with other tools. Katalon Studio has very good scalability.

The reporting is very good, but it could be better.

I use Katalon Studio since 2022.

It is very stable.

It is easy compared with other tools. Katalon Studio has very good scalability.

I do not use customer support because I use Katalon Studio free version.

I used Selenium and Python to create automated script tests. But Katalon Studio is a more complete tool because it is an IDE. This tool has reporting, a scripting area, and a few other extensions and tools integrated. It is very much better than other tools.

I learned how to use Katalon Studio from courses in the Katalon Academy, and when I implemented this knowledge, my job became very efficient, effective, and fast.

It was deployed in the company using private servers and private cloud.

I think Katalon Studio is a complete tool to create tests.

I create everything from test planning to end-to-end tests with the users.

I am using Katalon Studio forever. I love it.

I learned about Katalon Studio from an advertisement on the internet.

My company is a partner of Odoo.

It is an excellent tool. I am certified with Katalon Studio.

On a scale of 1-10, I rate Katalon Studio a 10.

Private Cloud

Microsoft Azure

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 mobile testing.

Katalon Studio has positively impacted our organization by helping our team save a lot of time by automating repetitive testing. Because of that, we can test faster and find issues earlier. It also improved our test accuracy and reduced manual effort.

The best feature of Katalon Studio for me is the built-in keyword object repository and automatic reports. I mostly use the object repository and record and playback feature to create a test case easily, and the reports are also very useful to understand which tests have passed and failed.

One additional feature I really appreciate in Katalon Studio is the built-in failure handling and screenshot capture on test failure, as it is very helpful for debugging because I can clearly see where and why a test failed without re-running multiple times. I also feel the test suite and test listener feature are hidden gems, as they help in organizing larger test executions and customizing reports. I am still exploring more advanced features, but even at this level, Katalon Studio has already made my automation work much more structured and efficient.

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.

I have been using Katalon Studio for six or seven months.

I do not face any reliability issues with Katalon Studio; it is working reliably without crashes.

Katalon Studio's scalability is excellent, as it can handle growing workloads and more complex projects more easily than manual testing. I recommend Katalon Studio for scalability.

I have not faced any issues with customer support for Katalon Studio, but my friends have reached out to them, and they really helped them a lot, so there is no need to worry about Katalon Studio's customer support.

Negative

Before Katalon Studio, I used a different solution, but Katalon Studio is faster and more efficient, which is why I appreciate it.

My advice to others looking into using Katalon Studio is to go for it; this is the best platform for beginners and everyone. I have saved a lot of time since using Katalon Studio, with almost 50 minutes of work that has been reduced to about 10 or 15 minutes. I would rate this product a 9 out of 10.

We are using Katalon Studio for mobile application testing, web testing, browser testing, and API testing. We are also trying to evaluate the tool for this company with mobile applications using React.

It is good with iOS and Android. We are still trying to establish the React Native application with some features. It is not capturing some of the objects. However, it is good to record and playback in low code. That is one advantage.

It should be faster while executing, and there are some defects, like choosing the new device with the test case. Parallel execution is available, but not with the free version. The videos or training videos are not providing proper information on setup, and it should give more insights so everyone can understand.

We have used Katalon Studio for about two years.

Probably around six. It lies somewhere where, during execution, it goes bad, restarting the application. It needs more stability when test cases are executed.

It is not that great but good, rating probably around seven out of ten. They could improve scalability.

Documentation is good. Their website information is probably around eight out of ten. However, we have not gone far enough to truly evaluate the full support.

Positive

We have used Tosca. Tosca does not have a micro frontend feature, and neither does this one.

It was easy, but with the enterprise version, we do not have certain access, making setup a bit hectic. Overall, it is a good and easy experience.

A small team, like six to seven people, was involved.

We are still evaluating, so I will not be able to comment on that.

Pricing is a bit expensive for what the tool offers. The approximate cost is around $8,000.

We also evaluate API testing tools, and the free open-source alternatives are better performing, such as APM.

I would recommend Katalon Studio, especially if you do not require a license. It is better than many other open-source tools. However, if you need an enterprise license, it might be expensive. Overall, I would rate it a seven or 7.5 out of ten.