Katalon Studio
The modern, comprehensive quality management platform.
Overview
Katalon Studio is a comprehensive test automation solution that supports testing across web, API, mobile, and desktop applications. It provides a dual-scripting interface, allowing both less technical users to use a low-code GUI and experienced testers to write scripts. Its API testing capabilities are robust, supporting REST and SOAP requests.
✨ Key Features
- Web, API, Mobile, and Desktop test automation
- Low-code and scripting modes
- Built-in object spy and recorder
- Support for REST and SOAP
- Data-driven testing
- Integration with CI/CD and ALM tools
🎯 Key Differentiators
- All-in-one platform for web, API, mobile, and desktop
- User-friendly interface for both beginners and experts
- Combines free and paid offerings effectively
Unique Value: Simplifies test automation across all platforms, enabling teams to deliver high-quality software faster, regardless of their technical skill level.
🎯 Use Cases (4)
✅ Best For
- Building automated regression test suites for web applications
- Validating API responses and chaining API requests
- Running tests in parallel across different environments
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- API performance or load testing
- API design and documentation
🏆 Alternatives
Offers a more integrated, all-in-one experience compared to using separate tools like Selenium for web and Postman for API testing. It is generally seen as easier to start with than ReadyAPI.
💻 Platforms
✅ Offline Mode Available
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Live Chat
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Ultimate tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
✓ 30-day free trial
Free tier: Limited test results, limited parallel executions.
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