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Katalon Studio vs ReadyAPI Test 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:
 

Customer Service

Sentiment score
6.0
Katalon Studio's customer service is responsive but varies in quality, with premium options and forums offering better support.
No sentiment score available
ReadyAPI Test is user-friendly with responsive SmartBear support, though some users suggest improvement; online communities offer additional help.
Katalon's support is not very strong unless you opt for the enterprise version.
Documentation is good.
 

Room For Improvement

Sentiment score
5.8
Katalon Studio users seek improved stability, scripting support, integrations, enhanced features, and better pricing to enhance usability and efficiency.
Sentiment score
3.6
ReadyAPI Test needs better integration, support, documentation, performance, customization, and training, along with extended trials and improved stability.
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.
 

Scalability Issues

Sentiment score
7.7
Katalon Studio offers reasonable scalability and ease of use, though it may limit extensive testing needs for some users.
Sentiment score
8.0
ReadyAPI Test is scalable, suitable for various teams, customizable with scripting, and generally satisfies users despite some integration issues.
 

Setup Cost

No sentiment score available
Katalon Studio is affordable with a free version but advanced features and support incur additional costs, starting at $1,900.
No sentiment score available
ReadyAPI Test's high pricing and licensing issues lead users to suggest bundling and discounts for better affordability and clarity.
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.
 

Stability Issues

Sentiment score
5.0
Katalon Studio is generally stable but can be unstable with complex projects, rated 6-9/10 by users.
Sentiment score
8.4
ReadyAPI Test is stable and reliable with minor startup delays, improved from earlier versions, and highly praised for consistency.
It needs more stability when test cases are executed.
 

Valuable Features

Sentiment score
7.9
Katalon Studio offers versatile, user-friendly testing features with seamless automation, integration, and support for multiple languages and platforms.
Sentiment score
8.6
ReadyAPI Test is user-friendly, integrates well, supports database validations, and enables easy API, security, and UI testing with groovy scripting.
Katalon Studio has the highest number of integrations compared to other tools at a similar price point, such as Jira, Brokerstack, and Jenkins.
It is good to record and playback in low code.
 

Categories and Ranking

Katalon Studio
Ranking in Regression Testing Tools
3rd
Ranking in API Testing Tools
5th
Average Rating
7.8
Reviews Sentiment
6.9
Number of Reviews
45
Ranking in other categories
Test Automation Tools (3rd)
ReadyAPI Test
Ranking in Regression Testing Tools
12th
Ranking in API Testing Tools
8th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.2
Number of Reviews
31
Ranking in other categories
Functional Testing Tools (24th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of November 2024, in the Regression Testing Tools category, the mindshare of Katalon Studio is 17.9%, up from 14.9% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of ReadyAPI Test is 0.4%, down from 1.0% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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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.
Faiz Ahmed - PeerSpot reviewer
You can achieve any complex task with this tool
There aren't any plugins for UI automation. You need to make a custom code and download a job to put into the libraries. If it were panelized, then it would be straightforward. It should be in a panel of the tools, so you can add those tools as your test step in your test cases. For example, it would be nice to have a Selenium plugin available from the menu, where I can select "open browser" and provide the URL. That URL would be immediately open in the browser. This is like a keyword, and then the Selenium plugin should be there.
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Educational Organization
32%
Computer Software Company
14%
Financial Services Firm
10%
Manufacturing Company
7%
Financial Services Firm
24%
Computer Software Company
13%
Insurance Company
10%
Manufacturing Company
8%
 

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?
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 ...
What needs improvement with Katalon Studio?
There could be many improvements, however, I have not noted them down at this moment.
What do you like most about SoapUI Pro?
The product allows us to uncover any potential issues early on.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for SoapUI Pro?
ReadyAPI Test is expensive, and I rate its pricing a four out of ten.
What needs improvement with SoapUI Pro?
ReadyAPI Test needs to improve its reporting. While reports provide essential information when issues arise, or tests fail, having more graphical representations directly within the reports would b...
 

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