Karate DSL
API Test Automation, Mocking, Performance Testing and more!
Overview
Karate is an open-source tool for API test automation. It uses a BDD-style syntax (Gherkin) but does not require writing step definitions in Java, making it easy for non-programmers to write tests. It can also generate performance tests and create API mocks.
✨ Key Features
- BDD syntax for API testing
- No step definitions required
- API test automation, mocking, and performance testing in one framework
- Native JSON and XML support
- Parallel execution
- Can call Java code if needed
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Combines API automation, mocking, and performance testing in one framework.
- Simple, BDD-style syntax that is accessible to non-programmers.
- Does not require writing Java step definitions.
Unique Value: A single, unified open-source framework for API testing, mocking, and performance testing with a simple, readable syntax.
🎯 Use Cases (4)
✅ Best For
- Writing complex API test scenarios with a simple, readable syntax.
- Re-using API functional tests for performance testing.
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Teams that prefer a graphical user interface for test creation.
- Purely manual or exploratory testing.
🏆 Alternatives
Simpler to learn and use than code-heavy frameworks like Rest-Assured, while being more powerful and versatile than UI-based tools like Postman for complex automation.
💻 Platforms
✅ Offline Mode Available
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Enterprise tier)
💰 Pricing
Free tier: The open-source framework is completely free.
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