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IBM DevOps Test UI vs Katalon Studio comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on May 21, 2025

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Categories and Ranking

IBM DevOps Test UI
Ranking in Regression Testing Tools
14th
Average Rating
7.2
Reviews Sentiment
7.1
Number of Reviews
8
Ranking in other categories
Functional Testing Tools (29th)
Katalon Studio
Ranking in Regression Testing Tools
3rd
Average Rating
7.8
Reviews Sentiment
6.7
Number of Reviews
47
Ranking in other categories
API Testing Tools (4th), Test Automation Tools (4th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of August 2025, in the Regression Testing Tools category, the mindshare of IBM DevOps Test UI is 1.2%, up from 1.2% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Katalon Studio is 15.6%, down from 17.6% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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Featured Reviews

HZ
Reliable test automation, and test data creation with efficient support
The solution can be improved by removing the need for object matching in the framework. The latest version has increased load time before testing can be run. The reason is that changes were made to how it works with the browser and the startup takes some time. Adjusting those changes to speed up the load time will improve the solution.
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…

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"IBM Rational Functional Tester is very contextual."
"Test automation is most valuable because it saves a lot of time."
"It is compatible with all sorts of Dark Net applications. Its coverage is very good."
"The most valuable feature is the UI component tester."
"The functionality of the data is very good. You can upload and disperse data using the solution."
"It has been good so far for API testing on Mac. It is not that hard to learn and use. There is so much support out there, so if anyone wants to start using it, there is enough help."
"The most valuable feature is that the browser and the API testing is available in a single tool, and I don't have to look at other options."
"The scalability of the product is good."
"The tool has a good record and playback feature for functionality, which saves time when creating automated tests."
"The basic framework and project organization is very good."
"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 initial setup of Katalon Studio was easy."
 

Cons

"The latest version has increased load time before testing can be run."
"As many of our products are moving from PC to mobile, the most important thing that this solution needs is mobile app support."
"They need to do a complete revamp so that even a non-technical person can manage the tool."
"If the solution is running on Linux, there are some issues around application compatibility."
"Katalon Studio's pricing is expensive."
"The product’s regression testing time could be reduced."
"Extending the certification validity, especially after the trial period, would be beneficial."
"There could be many improvements, however, I have not noted them down at this moment."
"It would be helpful if they can integrate a feature for performance testing."
"The price of the solution is a bit high. It's one of the reasons we decided not to continue using the product."
"There is not much support offered for the free version, which is something that could be improved."
"It should be faster while executing, and there are some defects, like choosing the new device with the test case."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"Licensing is good but the prices for the products are expensive. A single-user license may go for something like $10,000 to $30,000. There are no additional costs, and support is included within that price."
"Katalon Studio is an expensive tool."
"The product’s pricing is very, very low."
"The tool is free to use."
"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 product is affordable. It has an average and competitive pricing compared to other vendors."
"There is no cost for setup or licensing."
"We are using the free version. We plan on getting a paid version because there is a limitation in terms of the number of users. We want to maximize it."
"Katalon Studio is less expensive than other solutions, such as Micro Focus UFT."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
25%
Manufacturing Company
12%
Government
9%
Insurance Company
8%
Computer Software Company
19%
Financial Services Firm
14%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Government
7%
 

Company Size

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Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

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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 optimizing the pricing, as a moderate value around five would be preferred.
What needs improvement with Katalon Studio?
The pricing could be improved. Offering a discount on Katalon Studio licenses could encourage more users. There is significant competition, so providing a good offer with extra features could be be...
 

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