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Compare Ghost Inspector and Katalon Platform 
Featured Products
At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (50.0% of reviews)
Small-Business (47.5% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$109.00 10000 Tests Per Month
Free
Ghost Inspector
Star Rating
(29)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (50.0% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
$109.00 10000 Tests Per Month
Browse all 3 pricing plansKatalon Platform
Star Rating
(216)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 providing a comprehensive testing solution, combining web, desktop, and API testing into one platform. Users appreciate its easy-to-use interface and built-in integrations with CI/CD tools, making it a versatile choice for automation projects.
- Users say Ghost Inspector stands out for its simplicity and effectiveness, particularly for web-based applications. Reviewers highlight its ability to run sanity checks before releases, describing it as an incredible time saver that helps prevent bugs from reaching production.
- According to verified reviews, Katalon Platform's free version offers a wealth of features that are beneficial for quality engineers. Users find it super easy to pick up and start using quickly, which is a significant advantage for teams looking to implement automation without a steep learning curve.
- Reviewers mention that Ghost Inspector requires no dedicated resources for creating and maintaining automated tests, which is a major plus for teams with limited personnel. This ease of use is reflected in its high ratings for setup and administration.
- G2 reviewers highlight that while both tools have similar scores for ease of use, Katalon Platform has a slight edge in overall user satisfaction, as evidenced by its higher G2 Score. Users appreciate its support for multiple scripting languages and AI-powered test generation, which enhances its functionality.
- Users express mixed feelings about the support quality for Katalon Platform, noting that while it is generally good, it may not always meet expectations compared to Ghost Inspector, which has received praise for its responsive support and partnership in business.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Ghost Inspector
Small
$109.00
10000 Tests Per Month
5 member seats includes, along with 6 months of retention for test results
- Chrome & Firefox browser options
- Video & screenshot comparison
- Advanced scheduling
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
Ghost Inspector
Free Trial is available
Katalon Platform
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.5
24
8.7
158
Ease of Use
8.9
24
8.9
197
Ease of Setup
9.7
10
8.9
127
Ease of Admin
8.8
10
8.8
37
Quality of Support
8.7
21
8.5
154
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.7
10
8.9
37
Product Direction (% positive)
7.2
21
9.5
157
Features by Category
Functionality
10.0
5
8.8
127
9.3
5
9.0
126
9.0
5
8.7
124
8.3
5
8.9
124
Automation
9.0
5
8.6
123
9.0
5
8.6
125
9.0
5
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
Ghost Inspector and Katalon Platform are categorized as Automation Testing
Unique Categories
Ghost Inspector has no unique categories
Katalon Platform is categorized as Software Testing and AI Software Testing Tools
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Ghost Inspector
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
35.7%
Information Technology and Services
14.3%
Retail
7.1%
Marketing and Advertising
7.1%
Staffing and Recruiting
3.6%
Other
32.1%
Computer Software
23.5%
Information Technology and Services
17.6%
Banking
7.4%
Telecommunications
6.4%
Insurance
5.4%
Other
39.7%
Alternatives
Discussions
Ghost Inspector has no discussions with answers
Is Katalon studio better than selenium?
2 Comments
SE
No, but have good features.Read 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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