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Katalon Studio vs Parasoft SOAtest comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Sep 11, 2024

Review summaries and opinions

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

ROI

Sentiment score
7.0
Katalon Studio offers easy automation, enabling 20% test case efficiency, cost savings, and faster delivery for budget-conscious teams.
Sentiment score
7.4
Parasoft SOAtest enhances API testing efficiency with minimal coding, offering high ROI and simplified complex test creation.
We found Parasoft SOAtest to be quick in building up test patterns, allowing us to create complex tests efficiently.
 

Customer Service

Sentiment score
5.8
Katalon Studio's customer service is generally efficient, but technical support varies, with documentation and response time needing improvement.
Sentiment score
7.8
Customer service is effective and quick, though international communication and complex issues occasionally cause delays.
Katalon's support is not very strong unless you opt for the enterprise version.
Documentation is good.
 

Scalability Issues

Sentiment score
6.8
Katalon Studio is adaptable for various team sizes, with mixed reviews on scalability, script execution, and integration.
Sentiment score
7.2
Parasoft SOAtest is praised for scalability, but faces challenges with large tests and cloud platforms, requiring careful design.
 

Stability Issues

Sentiment score
6.6
Katalon Studio is generally reliable but experiences stability issues with complex models and changes; user ratings vary widely.
Sentiment score
7.5
Parasoft SOAtest is generally stable with improved reliability since 9.10, and support effectively resolves occasional performance issues.
It needs more stability when test cases are executed.
 

Room For Improvement

Katalon Studio struggles with language limitations, integration issues, instability, high costs, and lacks support for various platforms.
Parasoft SOAtest needs UI enhancements, better reporting, improved integration, and documentation, with issues in memory, robustness, and compatibility.
Providing clearer guidance during the trial period for certification and training modules would also help.
Parallel execution is available, but not with the free version.
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.
It did not support enough of the protocols or cryptography formats we needed, which led us to create our own solutions.
 

Setup Cost

Katalon Studio provides free and paid tiers, seen as competitive and cost-effective, but opinions on pricing vary.
Parasoft SOAtest is costly but valued for its robust automation and features; organizations should evaluate its suitability.
The approximate cost is around $8,000.
The pricing of Katalon Studio is affordable, making it a sensible option for those looking for an affordable range.
Parasoft SOAtest is expensive, but it was acquired because the company was dissatisfied with Quick Test Pro.
 

Valuable Features

Katalon Studio provides versatile, user-friendly automated testing tools with robust integrations and minimal coding needed for efficient testing.
Parasoft SOAtest streamlines test scenario setup with powerful tools, enhancing customization, scalability, and automation in testing processes.
Katalon Studio has the highest number of integrations compared to other tools at a similar price point, such as Jira, Brokerstack, and Jenkins.
The browser compatibility and self-healing capabilities are excellent, which helps keep the code updated.
It is good to record and playback in low code.
Parasoft SOAtest is very good at ensuring tests don't pass or fail until they genuinely pass or fail.
 

Categories and Ranking

Katalon Studio
Ranking in API Testing Tools
4th
Ranking in Test Automation Tools
3rd
Average Rating
7.8
Reviews Sentiment
6.6
Number of Reviews
46
Ranking in other categories
Regression Testing Tools (2nd)
Parasoft SOAtest
Ranking in API Testing Tools
11th
Ranking in Test Automation Tools
21st
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
7.1
Number of Reviews
31
Ranking in other categories
Static Application Security Testing (SAST) (28th), Functional Testing Tools (20th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of April 2025, in the API Testing Tools category, the mindshare of Katalon Studio is 13.0%, up from 10.5% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Parasoft SOAtest is 1.7%, up from 1.3% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
API Testing Tools
 

Featured Reviews

Anuradha.Kapoor Kapoor - PeerSpot reviewer
Functional automation features and the recording functionality saves time but the performance and script execution is slow
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.
Ajit Kumar Rout - PeerSpot reviewer
Good API testing and RIT feature; clarity could be improved
In general, this is a hassle free, user friendly tool and it doesn't require much knowledge if you're using the manual testing. Automated testing is also good but requires some knowledge in that field. It has some great features. It's a good tool compared to some of the other paid tools; input and output can be stored before extension and there is also a verification assessment that can be implemented by using some different methodologies inside the tool. If the licensing cost is suitable then I recommend this solution. If you have automation people with in-depth knowledge in coding that will be helpful. I rate this solution a seven out of 10.
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Educational Organization
31%
Computer Software Company
15%
Financial Services Firm
11%
Manufacturing Company
6%
Financial Services Firm
24%
Manufacturing Company
16%
Computer Software Company
11%
University
5%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Katalon Studio?
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.
What needs improvement with Katalon Studio?
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 he...
What do you like most about Parasoft SOAtest?
Since the solution has both command line and automation options, it generates good reports.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Parasoft SOAtest?
Parasoft SOAtest is expensive, but it was acquired because the company was dissatisfied with Quick Test Pro. The new management does not want subscription tools around, aiming for scripted tests us...
What needs improvement with Parasoft SOAtest?
One area that could use improvement is the cryptography capabilities in Parasoft SOAtest. It did not support enough of the protocols or cryptography formats we needed, which led us to create our ow...
 

Also Known As

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Sample Customers

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Charter Communications, Sabre, Caesars Entertainment, Charles Schwab, ING, Intel, Northbridge Financial, Capital Services, WoodmenLife
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