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At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (41.0% of reviews)
Small-Business (47.8% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Free
Appium
Star Rating
(61)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (41.0% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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Star Rating
(217)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (47.8% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
Free Trial is available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Katalon Platform excels in user experience, highlighting its easy-to-use interface and built-in integrations with CI/CD tools, making it a favorite among small businesses looking for a comprehensive testing solution.
- Users say that Appium is particularly strong for cross-platform testing, as it allows the same script to be used for both iOS and Android with minimal modifications, which is a significant advantage for teams focused on mobile app development.
- Reviewers mention that Katalon Platform's free version offers a wealth of features that are beneficial for quality engineers, making it accessible for teams with limited budgets while still providing robust automation capabilities.
- According to verified reviews, Appium's open-source nature is a major draw, as it eliminates licensing costs and appeals to teams familiar with Selenium, allowing for a smoother transition and easier adoption.
- Users highlight that Katalon Platform's quick setup process is a significant advantage, with many noting that they can start using the tool effectively without extensive training, which is crucial for teams needing to ramp up quickly.
- Reviewers note that while Appium is praised for its ease of use, some users have pointed out that it may require more technical expertise compared to Katalon, particularly for those who are not already familiar with Selenium.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Appium
No pricing availableKatalon Platform
Free
Free
Start automating your tests with core features, community support, and unlimited usage with the aways-free version of Katalon Studio.
- Community support & docs
- Training and certification
- Low-code and full-code testing
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Appium
Free Trial is available
Katalon Platform
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.7
51
8.7
159
Ease of Use
8.4
51
8.9
198
Ease of Setup
7.9
11
8.9
128
Ease of Admin
8.6
6
8.8
37
Quality of Support
8.0
48
8.5
155
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.3
6
8.9
37
Product Direction (% positive)
9.5
47
9.5
158
Features by Category
Functionality
Not enough data
8.8
127
Not enough data
9.0
126
Not enough data
8.7
124
Not enough data
8.9
124
Automation
Not enough data
8.6
123
Not enough data
8.6
125
Not enough data
8.7
124
Agentic AI - Automation Testing
Not enough data
6.5
16
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
6.7
17
Agentic AI - Software Testing
8.7
5
4.7
5
7.3
5
4.7
5
7.0
5
Feature Not Available
AI Test Generation & Authoring
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Test Maintenance & Resilience
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Execution & Analytics
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Appium and Katalon Platform are categorized as Software Testing
Unique Categories
Appium has no unique categories
Katalon Platform is categorized as Automation Testing and AI Software Testing Tools
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Appium
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Katalon Platform
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Information Technology and Services
32.8%
Computer Software
23.0%
Financial Services
8.2%
Hospital & Health Care
4.9%
Computer & Network Security
3.3%
Other
27.9%
Computer Software
23.4%
Information Technology and Services
17.6%
Banking
7.3%
Telecommunications
6.3%
Insurance
5.9%
Other
39.5%
Alternatives
Discussions
What language is used in Appium?
3 Comments
PP
It supports multiple languages like java, js, python, ruby, c#, phpRead more
What is the use of Appium server?
1 Comment
G2
it act as a bridge between your device and system. go through appium architecture to understand betterRead more
What is Appium used for?
1 Comment
PP
It's a tool used for mobile application testing works on both android and iosRead more
Is Katalon studio still free?
2 Comments
BA
Yes, Katalon is Free for the first month. and after one month some fancy features of Katalon will get Disabled. THe free features are enough to create more...Read more
Is Katalon Studio open-source, how can I download the source code?
1 Comment
Official Response from Katalon Platform
Katalon Studio is a freemium test automation application. In general, the software is free to use for your project or to providing automated testing service...Read more
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