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Katalon Test Ops vs TestRail comparison

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Categories and Ranking

Katalon Test Ops
Ranking in Test Management Tools
11th
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
5.5
Number of Reviews
2
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
TestRail
Ranking in Test Management Tools
2nd
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
5.3
Number of Reviews
25
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of September 2026, in the Test Management Tools category, the mindshare of Katalon Test Ops is 1.6%, down from 2.9% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of TestRail is 5.7%, down from 10.5% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Test Management Tools Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
TestRail5.7%
Katalon Test Ops1.6%
Other92.7%
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Featured Reviews

GG
Query manager at Cloversense
AI features and automation save time and enhance test quality
Katalon Test Ops has AI features that speed up the process by automating tasks that would otherwise be done manually. It can integrate with different applications and is user-friendly. One notable AI feature is the self-healing capability, which automatically corrects failed scripts, solving problems in less than five minutes and improving the quality of code.
ChristineAnderssen - PeerSpot reviewer
Release and Test Manager at a consultancy with 11-50 employees
Provides quick test management for agile workflows but lacks customization for reporting and dashboards
The analytics and reporting capabilities in TestRail are not very extensive and tailorable. This doesn't make it very suitable for enterprise level programs. With OpenText, you have a lot of flexibility. I'm talking about the old version of ALM, the desktop client, which I used when it was still Micro Focus ALM. It has a tremendous ability to generate different types of reports. You can build different graphs, have Word document format, Excel format, or write your own Excel queries and incorporate that into your own reporting. TestRail has one type of format. If you want to generate a test summary report, there is basically only one format that you can use. You can't add your own components. You can choose which portions of your test results you want to include by selecting certain sections, but you don't have freedom to add and remove sections yourself. It's predefined and all that you can do is just take out the ones that you don't want. It is usable, but it's not tailorable, it's not configurable, it just gives you the bare minimum. It depends on what you use the tool for. If you want to use TestRail for enterprise-level waterfall projects with traditional reporting and a lot of analytics, it's not good enough because the analytics, dashboards, and reporting are not really there. However, if you use it for agile and you want quick and easy with very simple functionality, then it's very good because it's simple to use. For agile use cases, it's great and you don't need more than that. But if you are looking for an enterprise tool or waterfall project with large programs, even the enterprise version is not sufficient. There's no significant difference from the basic version. The only thing that you really get is the ability to have multiple project reporting, but the reporting itself is limited. There are no configurable dashboards. You can report across multiple projects, which is great, but the type of reports that you can run are limited to the current set of built-in reports. That's not good enough for enterprise level with multiple project and large programs. You want multiple reports across multiple projects and you want the tailorability and configurability of having dashboards and analytics, which TestRail is weak on for the enterprise level.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"It's more user-friendly as a solution."
"Katalon Test Ops has AI features that speed up the process by automating tasks that would otherwise be done manually."
"I noticed that only the enterprise version has integration with GitHub."
"I haven't faced any stability issues using the solution. Stability-wise, I rate the solution a ten out of ten."
"A lot of cases can be organised with workflows and become scenario-based."
"The reporting is the most valuable feature; I can easily manipulate the reports into the pie charts and statistics and so on, and this is very useful."
"The feature that is of most value is the ease of use."
"Most valuable features are the ease of organizing test cases and a great API for sending results from automated test run results into the database."
"You don't need to follow complex procedures to create a test run, test case, etc."
"I use the product to create test cases and share them with my team and manager."
"The product’s most valuable feature is the UI. The structure of test cases is easy to understand."
 

Cons

"The execution module of Katalon Test Ops may need some improvement, especially when running a high volume of test scripts."
"There are stability troubles. My area does not have a good connection. That's why sometimes I face issues."
"The free version is limited."
"In TestRail, there is significant difficulty with roles and rights. They are not in the mainstream."
"Reporting could be more flexible regarding repeating reports."
"It's not easy to create a custom report. It's not straightforward. A good improvement would be if there was a way to report and create a custom report without using a plugin or scripting language."
"There are a number of improvements that have been requested. While I don't have a list of these requests available, many can be found on Gurock's forum."
"TestRail by Gurock could improve by adding a defect management module tool."
"I've encountered at some point, some difficulties on the administration side, but I don't remember exactly what they were."
"It's not easy to create a custom report. It's not straightforward."
"TestRail should improve its pricing."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

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"Pricing for small teams seems correct with respect to competitors."
"The product is not much expensive."
"My advice to others is to shop around for the best deal. Some options out there are free in cyberspace."
"The solution is quite reasonably priced for what it offers and offers a monthly subscription model."
"Negotiate the best deal you can."
"Its price is definitely not more. If they introduce automation, they can charge more."
"I give the price a five out of ten."
"The product has a reasonable price in terms of the features."
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Top Industries

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Outsourcing Company
22%
Financial Services Firm
10%
Construction Company
9%
Manufacturing Company
6%
 

Company Size

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Company SizeCount
Small Business16
Midsize Enterprise4
Large Enterprise5
 

Questions from the Community

What needs improvement with Katalon Test Ops?
The execution module of Katalon Test Ops may need some improvement, especially when running a high volume of test scripts.
What is your primary use case for Katalon Test Ops?
We are using Katalon Test Ops for script creation and execution.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for TestRail by Gurock?
Pricing is reasonable for TestRail. It offers good value for money.
What needs improvement with TestRail by Gurock?
TestRail is a strong tool overall, but there are several areas where it could be better. The first area is user interface modernization. Some parts of the interface can feel dated or less intuitive...
What is your primary use case for TestRail by Gurock?
My main use case for TestRail is test case management and release test execution tracking. It is mainly used to organize test cases, run regression cycles, monitor progress, and provide clear visib...
 

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TestRail by Gurock
 

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