Katalon
Katalon is an AI-powered software testing platform that helps teams automate web, API, mobile, and desktop application tests efficiently.
Price: Freemium
Description
Katalon provides a comprehensive suite of tools for test automation, including a robust IDE, test execution engine, and reporting capabilities. It supports various testing types, from functional and UI to API and performance testing. With AI capabilities, Katalon assists in smart test generation, self-healing test scripts (automatically adapting to UI changes), and intelligent insights for test optimization. It is primarily used by QA engineers, developers, and automation specialists in agile teams to accelerate software delivery and ensure application quality. Katalon stands out by offering an all-in-one platform that combines ease of use for beginners with advanced features for experienced testers, leveraging AI to reduce maintenance efforts and improve test reliability.
How to Use
1.Download and install Katalon Studio, then create a new test project.
2.Use the record-and-playback feature or manual script mode to create test cases for web, mobile, or API.
3.Organize test cases into test suites and configure test environments.
4.Utilize AI features like Smart Wait and Self-Healing to make tests more robust.
5.Execute tests locally or on cloud platforms, analyze reports, and integrate with CI/CD pipelines.
Use Cases
Software TestingTest AutomationQuality AssuranceWeb TestingMobile TestingAPI TestingCI/CD IntegrationTest Maintenance
Pros & Cons
Pros
- All-in-one platform for web, mobile, API, and desktop testing.
- AI-powered features like self-healing and smart wait reduce test maintenance.
- User-friendly interface with record-and-playback and scripting options.
- Strong integration with CI/CD pipelines and other dev tools.
- Comprehensive reporting and analytics for test results.
Cons
- Can have a learning curve for advanced scripting and framework customization.
- Resource-intensive, requiring a capable machine for local execution.
- Pricing can become significant for larger teams requiring many licenses.
Pricing
Katalon Studio:
Free Plan: Basic features, single user, limited test execution
Premium Plan:
Includes all features, advanced reporting, support.
$167/user/month (billed monthly) or $1999/user/year (billed annually, no explicit discount stated but annual is cheaper than 12x monthly)
Katalon TestOps (Cloud-based test orchestration and analytics):
Free Plan: Limited executions, 2 users
Starter Plan:
Includes 2,000 TestOps credits/month, 5 users.
$39/month (billed monthly) or $349/year (billed annually, ~25% discount)
Premium Plan:
Includes 10,000 TestOps credits/month, 10 users.
$99/month (billed monthly) or $899/year (billed annually, ~24% discount)
Enterprise Plan:
Custom credits, users, dedicated support, advanced security
Contact sales for pricing
Free Trial: A free plan is available for both Studio and TestOps
Refund Policy: Not explicitly stated on the pricing page
Users should refer to their terms of service.
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