Pricing felt reasonable for the features provided, especially considering the time saved during the automation setup and execution. From a user perspective, Katalon Studio offers good value, particularly for teams looking for quick automation without significant upfront investment. Pricing decisions were handled by management, but from a usage standpoint, the tool delivers value for the cost.
Software Test Engineer at a tech services company with self employed
Real User
Top 20
Oct 9, 2025
I started with the trial version and found it had many features. I purchased the next level, and the setup cost was reasonable for me. For working professionals, Katalon Studio provides a lot at a lower rate compared to others. Although there are free automation software options available, Katalon Studio offers everything in a single hub for a fee.
Katalon Studio is on the expensive side. I rated it eight on a scale where ten is very expensive. I recommend optimizing the pricing, as a moderate value around five would be preferred.
Consultant at a tech vendor with 1,001-5,000 employees
Consultant
Top 10
Feb 25, 2025
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.
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 clients buy it. So, Katalon Studio could improve upon the pricing. There are open source tools as well in the market.
Price-wise, Katalon Studio is a costly product. Considering what the solution provides its users with, I can say that price-wise, Katalon Studio is an okay product.
We chose this solution because of cost. It is an affordable solution. It was less than a thousand euros for a server which supports three live servers for a CI/CD pipeline. They do not charge for a license per developer.
Katalon Studio is less expensive than other solutions, such as Micro Focus UFT. The price of the solution is approximately $1,900 for the licenses, we have 30 licenses. The cost is for the license and for the support. We are billed annually. There are not any extra features or costs for anything else, it is open source.
The cost is on the high side and it would be helpful if there were two packages available with a distinction made between the standard features most companies are looking for at a cheaper cost and a second, more expensive license option for those wanting additional features such as auto exports. If Katalon were to do this, I think more of the smaller companies would be interested in using the solution.
Executive at a tech services company with 201-500 employees
Real User
Top 10
Mar 31, 2022
In terms of pricing, Katalon, Selenium, and Cypress all represent a similar level of investment. The software for these tools are either true open source or almost open source (because they charge a small fee), so pricing is a neutral point for me. The price isn't a problem. It's all about compatibility with the application undergoing testing. If you took twice as many hours to finish something that in another tool you could finish in half the time, then it represents an unnecessary cost. What you don't spend in license fees, you may be spending in the service itself, or in people to support it. These are costs that may become evident later.
Practice Director - QA and SW Testing Services at a tech services company with 1,001-5,000 employees
MSP
Nov 7, 2021
I haven't precisely checked the business model behind Katalon, and I would like to understand that as well, because most of our clients ask for licenses and prices, and we don't know. From my understanding, the basic version is free, but it would be interesting to understand the full package.
Senior Search Engineer at a financial services firm with 51-200 employees
Real User
Oct 8, 2021
Its pricing is quite reasonable. If you require their help in getting started, then there is a professional services fee on top of the product license cost.
Technical Project Lead, Agile Coach, IT Educator at Asia Pacific College
Real User
Aug 5, 2021
We are using the free version. We plan on getting a paid version because there is a limitation in terms of the number of users. We want to maximize it.
Professional Services Manager at a non-profit with 201-500 employees
Real User
May 11, 2021
It's my understanding that the pricing could be improved upon. I cannot recall the exact pricing. I cannot speak to the cost or licensing terms. We're just basically maintaining the solution for our clients.
Software Test Engineer at a tech services company with 1,001-5,000 employees
Real User
Oct 21, 2020
Katalon Studio was offered free at first, and we could easily use it. After two years, some of the features were limited and we had to pay. Because of the sanctions, we had difficulties in being able to use a solution and having to pay for it. Our economic situation is not good and has created many difficulties. The price is reasonable, but our sanctions do not allow us to pay for any international tools. We have to find other companies to pay for us, without it costing us any money. The price is not high, it's good.
There is a free version of the solution. That said, companies should be aware that if they do go ahead with the freemium version, the effort required to do the work is extremely high and might negate the positive aspect of having a "free" solution.
Senior Test Engineer at a tech services company with 51-200 employees
Real User
Jul 29, 2019
This product is freeware, so there is no charge for using it. There is a paid service available that offers a cloud database where you can store your test cases, pull your test executions, get reports, etc. We're not currently using this service so I cannot comment on it.
Katalon Studio is a regression testing tool that enables you to go low-code, boost productivity, and ease scalability. It is suitable for all platforms and operating systems, regardless of application complexity. The software is built on top of the open-source automation frameworks Selenium and Appium, with a specialized IDE interface for web, API, mobile, and desktop application testing. As a robust automation tool, Katalon Studio lets you run automated tests of UI elements, including...
Pricing felt reasonable for the features provided, especially considering the time saved during the automation setup and execution. From a user perspective, Katalon Studio offers good value, particularly for teams looking for quick automation without significant upfront investment. Pricing decisions were handled by management, but from a usage standpoint, the tool delivers value for the cost.
I started with the trial version and found it had many features. I purchased the next level, and the setup cost was reasonable for me. For working professionals, Katalon Studio provides a lot at a lower rate compared to others. Although there are free automation software options available, Katalon Studio offers everything in a single hub for a fee.
Katalon Studio is on the expensive side. I rated it eight on a scale where ten is very expensive. I recommend optimizing the pricing, as a moderate value around five would be preferred.
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.
The pricing of Katalon Studio is affordable, making it a sensible option for those looking for an affordable range.
Pricing is a bit expensive for what the tool offers. The approximate cost is around $8,000.
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 clients buy it. So, Katalon Studio could improve upon the pricing. There are open source tools as well in the market.
The tool is affordable.
The product is affordable. It has an average and competitive pricing compared to other vendors.
Price-wise, Katalon Studio is a costly product. Considering what the solution provides its users with, I can say that price-wise, Katalon Studio is an okay product.
The pricing is good. It is the market average.
The product is expensive. We have purchased its monthly basis license.
The product’s pricing is very, very low. It’s the reason people prefer using the product.
The solution is more affordable than other vendors.
The tool's pricing is cheap compared to other alternatives. I would rate the tool's pricing a three out of ten.
The price of Katalon Studio is reasonable. They recently had a price increase that might impact new subscribers. We are using a business license.
We chose this solution because of cost. It is an affordable solution. It was less than a thousand euros for a server which supports three live servers for a CI/CD pipeline. They do not charge for a license per developer.
Katalon Studio is less expensive than other solutions, such as Micro Focus UFT. The price of the solution is approximately $1,900 for the licenses, we have 30 licenses. The cost is for the license and for the support. We are billed annually. There are not any extra features or costs for anything else, it is open source.
The cost is on the high side and it would be helpful if there were two packages available with a distinction made between the standard features most companies are looking for at a cheaper cost and a second, more expensive license option for those wanting additional features such as auto exports. If Katalon were to do this, I think more of the smaller companies would be interested in using the solution.
In terms of pricing, Katalon, Selenium, and Cypress all represent a similar level of investment. The software for these tools are either true open source or almost open source (because they charge a small fee), so pricing is a neutral point for me. The price isn't a problem. It's all about compatibility with the application undergoing testing. If you took twice as many hours to finish something that in another tool you could finish in half the time, then it represents an unnecessary cost. What you don't spend in license fees, you may be spending in the service itself, or in people to support it. These are costs that may become evident later.
I haven't precisely checked the business model behind Katalon, and I would like to understand that as well, because most of our clients ask for licenses and prices, and we don't know. From my understanding, the basic version is free, but it would be interesting to understand the full package.
Its pricing is quite reasonable. If you require their help in getting started, then there is a professional services fee on top of the product license cost.
I am using the free version.
We are using the free version. We plan on getting a paid version because there is a limitation in terms of the number of users. We want to maximize it.
It's my understanding that the pricing could be improved upon. I cannot recall the exact pricing. I cannot speak to the cost or licensing terms. We're just basically maintaining the solution for our clients.
Katalon Studio was offered free at first, and we could easily use it. After two years, some of the features were limited and we had to pay. Because of the sanctions, we had difficulties in being able to use a solution and having to pay for it. Our economic situation is not good and has created many difficulties. The price is reasonable, but our sanctions do not allow us to pay for any international tools. We have to find other companies to pay for us, without it costing us any money. The price is not high, it's good.
We are using the free version of Katalon Studio at this point.
There is a free version of the solution. That said, companies should be aware that if they do go ahead with the freemium version, the effort required to do the work is extremely high and might negate the positive aspect of having a "free" solution.
Katalon Studio is a free tool.
We were using the free version of this tool.
There is a free version of the tool to use and support is available through the community forums, but there is a licensed version as well.
It is freeware software, so start using it.
The tool is free to use.
This product is freeware, so there is no charge for using it. There is a paid service available that offers a cloud database where you can store your test cases, pull your test executions, get reports, etc. We're not currently using this service so I cannot comment on it.