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Compare Applitools and Katalon Platform 
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At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (36.9% of reviews)
Small-Business (47.5% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Contact Us 3 Seats Per Month
Free
Applitools
Star Rating
(67)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (36.9% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Contact Us 3 Seats Per Month
Free Trial is available
Browse all 3 pricing plansKatalon Platform
Star Rating
(215)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (47.5% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
Free Trial is available
Browse all 4 pricing plansSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Katalon Platform excels in user experience, with many praising its easy-to-use interface and built-in integrations with CI/CD tools, making it a strong choice for teams looking for a comprehensive automation solution.
- Users say that Applitools stands out for its visual testing capabilities, with feedback highlighting its accuracy in detecting UI changes that traditional automation tools might miss, which is particularly beneficial for teams focused on maintaining a polished user interface.
- Reviewers mention that Katalon Platform's all-in-one approach simplifies the testing process, allowing users to handle web, desktop, and API testing within a single platform, which is a significant advantage for teams that previously relied on multiple tools.
- According to verified reviews, Applitools is recognized for its AI-powered comparison engine, which helps users quickly identify layout issues and verify screens across different browsers, saving time and reducing the need for manual checks.
- G2 reviewers highlight that while Katalon Platform has a solid support rating, Applitools receives even higher marks for its customer support, with users appreciating the responsiveness and helpfulness of the support team, which can be crucial for teams needing quick resolutions.
- Users report that Katalon Platform's free version offers valuable features that make it accessible for small businesses, while Applitools requires potential users to contact them for pricing, which may deter some smaller teams from exploring its capabilities.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Applitools
Starter
Contact Us
3 Seats Per Month
Begin using Visual AI to instantly upgrade your functional and visual testing.
- CI/CD integration
- 3 users
- 3 concurrent sessions
Katalon 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
Free Trial
Applitools
Free Trial is available
Katalon Platform
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.8
52
8.7
158
Ease of Use
8.8
51
8.9
197
Ease of Setup
8.3
32
8.9
127
Ease of Admin
8.7
14
8.8
37
Quality of Support
9.2
50
8.5
154
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.5
13
8.9
37
Product Direction (% positive)
8.4
45
9.5
157
Features by Category
Functionality
8.8
7
Not enough data
8.5
8
Not enough data
8.3
8
Not enough data
Management
8.3
8
Not enough data
7.7
8
Not enough data
8.3
8
Not enough data
Functionality
8.9
19
8.8
127
8.9
19
9.0
126
8.4
18
8.7
124
8.8
19
8.9
124
Automation
8.3
19
8.6
123
8.2
19
8.6
125
8.4
19
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
Not enough data
4.7
5
Not enough data
4.7
5
Not enough data
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
Applitools and Katalon Platform are categorized as Automation Testing, Software Testing, and AI Software Testing Tools
Unique Categories
Applitools is categorized as Test Management
Katalon Platform has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Applitools
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
Computer Software
29.2%
Information Technology and Services
12.3%
Retail
4.6%
Financial Services
4.6%
Education Management
4.6%
Other
44.6%
Computer Software
23.5%
Information Technology and Services
17.6%
Banking
7.4%
Telecommunications
6.4%
Insurance
5.4%
Other
39.7%
Alternatives
Discussions
What is Applitools used for?
1 Comment
CK
Applitools is a test automation platform that is powered by Visual AI. Applitools allows you to detect differences throughout a UI based application called...Read more
Applitools has no more discussions with answers
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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