Katalon Studio Reviews

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.

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.

I am automating my test cases. Wherever I am doing manual work and repetitive tasks, I am using Katalon Studio to automate those test cases.

The report generated using Katalon Studio is extremely valuable. We can schedule our test cases, and the report which we get can be shared with higher-level management. The report is detailed, indicating how many test cases passed and failed, with graphical interpretation. No coding knowledge is required, and it runs as scheduled. Additionally, it is easy to learn, quick to automate, and anyone can start automating test cases.

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 beneficial.

I have been using Katalon Studio for one year.

Stability is important as it saves time and provides valuable reports to higher management for decision-making. It looks professional when sharing reports with the board of directors. I rate its stability as eight out of ten.

I am very impressed with Katalon Studio's scalability. It allows me to develop, run, and deploy test cases extensively. I rate its scalability nine out of ten.

Customer service is great. I encountered a couple of issues during the initial setup, but customer care resolved them quickly.

Positive

I did analyze the Functionize tool before deciding on Katalon Studio. However, Functionize is very expensive compared to Katalon Studio, despite having more features.

I rate the initial setup of Katalon Studio eight out of ten. It was straightforward, and any issues I had were resolved quickly by customer support.

By automating, I am able to save time and reduce the number of required resources.

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.

I considered Functionize, but due to its high cost, I chose Katalon Studio for my automation work.

Overall, I would rate Katalon Studio an eight out of ten. I am a Senior Quality Specialist, and I suggest offering more competitive pricing to enhance the product's appeal.

Public Cloud

Other

We automate web applications and Android mobile applications. 

We faced a lot of issues with iOS mobile application automation, especially with our React Native applications. Katalon Studio was not able to support it properly. We were able to set it up properly, but we were not able to create the scripts properly. 

We've automated many projects with it. We've implemented Katalon Studio for web testing in our projects.

We integrated it with TestLink, a test management tool, and it was very easy. Katalon claims to have integration with Jira as well, but we haven't tried that yet. 

We also integrated with Azure DevOps but faced some issues with running automated test cases for Android, which required setting up a virtual machine with Android Studio. This is pending from our side, as Katalon Studio claims to have this functionality already.

I like the overall automation, as it's a functional automation tool. We've used it for functionality automation, and overall, Studio is quite good. The tool has a good record and playback feature for functionality, which saves time when creating automated tests. 

It can be slow sometimes compared to others. Katalon also has an execution engine used for continuous integration (CI/CD), but you need to buy a separate license for that. Overall, we've used it in two or three projects, and there's one project in the pipeline where we've suggested our client purchase a license and give it to us, as we're a service-based company.

The automatic recording option is helpful. You can record your actions and then play with the script and fix it.

I would like to see improvements in how Katalon Studio works with iOS applications, especially with React Native applications.

The speed is very slow. It takes time. Katalon Studio also takes my laptop memory, and execution becomes slow for the script. 

There are parallel execution options. I'm sure their online cloud version must be very fast, but as a service-based company, we are under NDA with our clients and can't run their code on our servers.

I would like to see iOS improve and see a more capable recording feature.  

Katalon Studio has released an AI version, and I have a demo scheduled to see the new features.

My team has been working with Katalon Studio for the past four or five years. We started when it was a free toolware and continued when it became a paid tool.

We tried 9.0 with the new AI functionality, but it wasn't stable, so we moved back to 8.2.5.

I would rate the stability an eight out of ten. If you install it internally on your laptop, then there might be issues with my laptop, and not because of Katalon Studion. However, it could be different with the cloud version. 

I would rate the scalability a five out of ten. It could be improved in both script creation and execution. The recording feature could be better, as we have to adjust the scripts afterward. 

Compared to Selenium, Katalon Studio is faster for script creation, but execution is slow. They suggest setting up parallel execution, but that's a separate process. 

My experience is mostly with Java, but compared to modern JavaScript-based tools like Cypress, Katalon Studio is slower in both script creation and execution.

Once scripts are created, they execute much faster with JavaScript.

Thre are around five to seven people. We automate web and mobile applications in one project, and web applications in the rest.

Those deployed to do automation use it every day.

The customer service and support is not great. But it is also not good. For example, I requested a 9.0 demo a week ago, and they just sent me an email about a 30-day trial. They're not very quick.

Neutral

I used Selenium with Java.

We switched because Katalon Studio was easy, and I didn't have many technical team members who were good at automation. We thought this tool would help, and at that time, it was free. It saved us time from having to install and maintain a framework, since Katalon already had everything built in, including reporting. It was easy to use.

In two projects, we used WebDriverIO. In one project, we used Playwright. In some projects, we used Selenium. 

I would rate my experience with the initial setup a nine out of ten, with ten being easy. 

The deployment is quick, it took around 15 to 20 minutes. Normally, we deploy Katalon on a local machine.

We downloaded the latest version, entered a key Katalon Studio sent us and executed a .exe file to install it. And we are good to go. 

We normally have our IT team handle this because we don't have admin rights on our laptops.

We only need help because we don't have admin rights. So, one person is enough for the deployment.

It's self-maintained. We can deploy new versions ourselves when they come out. It's not a huge software.

We have a combination of both paid and free licenses.

We have five licenses, and we are in the process of buying six more, so six or seven people.

The prices are very high. We use it only when our clients buy it.  So, Katalon Studio could improve upon the pricing. 

There are open source tools as well in the market. 

Overall, I would rate the solution a seven out of ten. It's easy to use, especially if you don't have a very technical team.

On-premises

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 competitor. My research helps us understand where Katalon stands in comparison to our product.

Katalon Studio has the highest number of integrations compared to other tools at a similar price point, such as Jira, Brokerstack, and Jenkins. It also allows automation on mobile, web, desktop, and API platforms. Although its object repository feature seems underdeveloped, its execution and integration capabilities are commendable.

I would like Katalon Studio to develop manual test case generation using AI capabilities, as other tools like those using OpenAI are already doing this. Also, enhancing its test management aspects and improving support levels with translators for non-English speakers would be beneficial.

I have been familiar with and testing Katalon Studio for the past six months.

Katalon's support is not very strong unless you opt for the enterprise version. Generally, companies like Katalon do not provide ample support if you are using their free or basic packages.

Neutral

We have our own IP, Tangene Online. Additionally, I have worked with Selenium and Tosca, among others, in the same industry.

The pricing of Katalon Studio is affordable, making it a sensible option for those looking for an affordable range.

I have worked on Selenium, TestTeam, and Tosca, as well as our product Tangene Online.

I would rate Katalon Studio eight out of ten. The only improvement I want to see is the implementation of test case generation through AI. 

Overall, I recommend it highly and find it easy to use with many integrations.

I have used Katalon Studio extensively for UI and API testing. Recently, I explored it further to transfer knowledge to a junior colleague, answering their questions and navigating through the tool due to my prior experience.

Katalon Studio is easier to use compared to SmartBear TestComplete. In Katalon, I can see the Groovy script and add a script immediately. The browser compatibility and self-healing capabilities are excellent, which helps keep the code updated. The object repository is a strong point, and I appreciate the ability to build custom keywords.

Extending the certification validity, especially after the trial period, would be beneficial. Providing clearer guidance during the trial period for certification and training modules would also help. It would allow users to build expertise and promote the product effectively.

I have used Katalon Studio a few years back extensively and recently explored it more for knowledge transfer.

I used SmartBear TestComplete. I find Katalon Studio better in terms of ease of use, courses, and guidance.

I used the trial version of Katalon Studio, which I got for free. For TestComplete, I used an internal license as my organization was partnered with them.

I evaluated SmartBear TestComplete.

The decision to pursue certification remains unclear, especially after losing access post-trial. Providing better instructions during the trial would be valuable. 

I rate Katalon Studio as more than seven out of ten. 

Despite not exploring all features, it remains impressive based on my experience.

Other

It is a good tool and provides all the essential features for our business requirements.

We have been using Katalon Studio for a month.

The technical support team is helpful. They can answer queries quickly.

Positive

We have used Python Desktop and a selenium-based framework, QMetry.

The initial setup is simple and quick. It takes less than half a day to complete.

The product is affordable. It has an average and competitive pricing compared to other vendors.

We evaluated OpenText and QMetry along with Katalon Studio. QMetry is a scripted tool requiring knowledge of Selenium and Java scripting. Katalon Studio is a scriptless tool providing advantages similar to those found in tools like TestComplete. We decided to opt for Katalon as it is scriptless, making the span of the learning curve shorter.

I rate Katalon Studio an eight out of ten.

On-premises

I use Katalon Studio to check my applications.

Katalon Studio is an expensive tool. The price of Katalon Studio is an area of concern where improvement is required.

I have experience with Katalon Studio for around a month.

I don't know about the product's stability.

Though I know about Katalon Studio's scalability, I can't comment much since I have not used the tool much.

I am the only person who was involved in the use of Katalon Studio in my company.

I haven't interacted with the product's technical support team.

I haven't used any other products in the past.

The initial setup of Katalon Studio was easy. The initial setup of TestProject was easier than Katalon Studio's setup phase.

Understanding Katalon Studio and deploying the tool takes half an hour.

For Katalon Studio's deployment to happen, you need to download an EXE file for installation, after which you need to open the application and check whether it is a product compatible with your IT environment. After following the aforementioned steps in my company during the solution's deployment phase, we realized that Katalon Studio was not the specific tool we wanted, causing us to consider TestProject.

The solution is deployed on the cloud.

Katalon Studio is an expensive tool.

I recommended Selenium to my company. I have a bit of coding experience. After using TestProject, I had suggested my company consider using Selenium. My company plans to use Selenium, where we can write codes specifically to record scripts and our applications.

In my experience, Katalon Studio is a complex tool. People from a non-coding background might find Katalon Studio a bit hard to understand. After using Katalon Studio for a month in our company, we realized that it was not the most appropriate tool for us, so we switched to TestProject.

I recommend those who plan to use Katalon Studio consider the other tools that are available in the market.

I rate the overall product a five out of ten.