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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
12th
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
7.3
Number of Reviews
22
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of July 2025, in the Test Management Tools category, the mindshare of Katalon Test Ops is 1.9%, up from 0.7% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of TestRail is 11.2%, down from 13.5% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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Featured Reviews

GG
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.
StuartBarker - PeerSpot reviewer
A tool that provides effective test management and real-time reporting capabilities
I have faced some issues with the integration between TestRail and Jira where the status of tests is not displayed (in Jira) due to I suspect security settings on the browser. In a large corporate environment, it is not easily changed. The support wasn't particularly helpful. It would be great if I could create custom reports, ideally with a tool designed specifically for that.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"I noticed that only the enterprise version has integration with GitHub."
"Katalon Test Ops has AI features that speed up the process by automating tasks that would otherwise be done manually."
"It's more user-friendly as a solution."
"From a testing perspective, the management is awesome. I am able to do testing and then add the reporting and the evidence. It is fair in terms of the price that you're paying. You get what you're paying for."
"The most valuable features are the flexibility, ease of use for writing new test cases, the test plans, and the composition."
"The most valuable features are the reporting in the dashboard and the general way in which we can create test runs is helpful."
"The product helps us create test cases and reports."
"The ability to time test runs gives the tester the ability to compare calculated times to actual times it takes for a test case to run."
"I use the solution for test management."
"The integration with Jira and the ability for extra configurations are the most valuable features."
"Integration with Confluence and JIRA."
 

Cons

"The execution module of Katalon Test Ops may need some improvement, especially when running a high volume of test scripts."
"The free version is limited."
"There are stability troubles. My area does not have a good connection. That's why sometimes I face issues."
"The reports should be more user-friendly."
"I do see room for lots of improvement in it. In terms of usability, duplication with test cases and constant creation of projects isn't easy. There is also too much API integration into automation tools, which is not there in ALM with UFT. Instead of setting it up as a project and using it, we set it up as a system for usability. It also lacks in the traceability aspect. For traceability, you need to use the JIRA plugin and drag traceability on JIRA, but the functionality is still quite limited. The biggest gap is mainframe testing. It would be good if I could start with mainframe testing. Manual granting of access is another issue. There is no API that I could use with another system where it is automated. There is an API for loading somebody to a project but not for adding to the application."
"It would be nice to have a description section when creating the test scenario itself so I can indicate what the configuration should be."
"The platform needs improvement regarding performance and creating links."
"I have faced some issues with the integration between TestRail and Jira, which haven't been permanently resolved yet."
"The TestRail API to integrate reporting of automated tests is complete, but requires many requests to identify the appropriate entry."
"The test suite management has room for improvement as well as better reporting."
"With TestRail, the APIs are there, but they may not be able to easily integrate with the Jenkins."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

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"I give the price a five out of ten."
"Its price is definitely not more. If they introduce automation, they can charge more."
"The price of the solution is based on how many users you have per year. When you grow, it is segmented, For example, 10 to 25, you have a price, and more than 50, or 100, you need to take the enterprise license. I don't think we will reach this point."
"My advice to others is to shop around for the best deal. Some options out there are free in cyberspace."
"The product is not much expensive."
"Negotiate the best deal you can."
"Use TestRail Cloud (online TR hosted server) and don't worry about maintenance or scalability. It saves a lot of cash and time."
"The product has a reasonable price in terms of the features."
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Top Industries

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Computer Software Company
18%
Financial Services Firm
10%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Healthcare Company
7%
 

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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 lacks the functionality to map test cases to requirements and risks. While integration with another tool is a workaround, it doesn't fully meet my needs. Additionally, I would appreciate A...
 

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