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Compare Katalon Platform and Ranorex Studio 
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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (47.8% of reviews)
Mid-Market (39.4% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
Free Trial 1 Workstation Per Year
Katalon Platform
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
Browse all 4 pricing plansRanorex Studio
Star Rating
(257)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (39.4% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Free Trial 1 Workstation Per Year
Browse all 2 pricing plansSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Katalon Platform excels in user satisfaction, boasting a higher overall score compared to Ranorex Studio. Users appreciate its easy-to-use interface and built-in integrations with CI/CD tools, making it a go-to choice for many quality engineers.
- According to verified reviews, Ranorex Studio is praised for its comprehensive capabilities in building automated test suites. Users highlight its ability to integrate various types of tests, including Web UI and Desktop UI tests, all within a single tool, which is particularly beneficial for complex projects.
- Reviewers mention that Katalon Platform's support for multiple scripting languages and AI-powered test generation significantly enhances its usability. This flexibility allows teams to quickly adapt and implement testing strategies without the need for extensive training.
- Users say that while Ranorex Studio offers a robust framework for automation, it sometimes faces challenges in matching specific workflow needs. Some reviewers noted configuration difficulties, which can hinder the overall user experience compared to Katalon’s more intuitive setup.
- G2 reviewers highlight that Katalon Platform's free version still provides valuable features, making it accessible for small businesses. This is a significant advantage over Ranorex Studio, which, while offering a free trial, may not provide the same level of functionality without a paid plan.
- According to recent user feedback, both platforms have their strengths, but Katalon Platform's higher ratings in areas like ease of use and quality of support suggest a more favorable experience for everyday users, especially those new to automation testing.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
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
Ranorex Studio
Ranorex Studio License
Free Trial
1 Workstation Per Year
Subscription Enterprise License:
Physical and virtual machines
Standalone IDE
Visual Studio Plug-In
Ranorex Driver
Ranorex APIExecute Tests
Floating License
Physical and virtual machines
* Must own at least one Studio or Enterprise license for test creation
- Ranorex Studio, including Ranorex Recorder, Ranorex Spy, Ranorex API, and more.
- Create automated tests for all technologies: desktop, web, and mobile devices.
- 12 months maintenance & professional support
Free Trial
Katalon Platform
Free Trial is available
Ranorex Studio
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.7
159
8.4
189
Ease of Use
8.9
198
8.3
191
Ease of Setup
8.9
128
8.3
82
Ease of Admin
8.8
37
8.4
71
Quality of Support
8.5
155
8.2
188
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.9
37
8.4
68
Product Direction (% positive)
9.5
158
8.7
187
Features by Category
Functionality
Not enough data
8.1
6
Not enough data
8.1
6
Not enough data
7.5
6
Management
Not enough data
7.8
6
Not enough data
8.3
6
Not enough data
8.3
6
Functionality
8.8
127
8.6
20
9.0
126
8.9
20
8.7
124
9.0
18
8.9
124
8.7
21
Automation
8.6
123
7.4
17
8.6
125
8.2
19
8.7
124
8.1
18
Agentic AI - Automation Testing
6.5
16
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
6.7
17
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Software Testing
4.7
5
Not enough data
4.7
5
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
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
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Katalon Platform and Ranorex Studio are categorized as Automation Testing and Software Testing
Unique Categories
Katalon Platform is categorized as AI Software Testing Tools
Ranorex Studio is categorized as Mobile App Testing
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Katalon Platform
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Ranorex Studio
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
23.4%
Information Technology and Services
17.6%
Banking
7.3%
Telecommunications
6.3%
Insurance
5.9%
Other
39.5%
Computer Software
27.8%
Information Technology and Services
14.9%
Hospital & Health Care
5.4%
Automotive
4.6%
Oil & Energy
3.3%
Other
44.0%
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Discussions
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
What technologies does Ranorex Studio support?
1 Comment
Official Response from Ranorex Studio
Ranorex Studio is an all-in-one tool that automates testing for desktop, web, and mobile applications. Our industry-leading object recognition enables...Read more
What license do I need to create and run a Ranorex test?
1 Comment
Official Response from Ranorex Studio
A Ranorex Studio premium license allows you to create and maintain automated tests for all supported technologies and platforms, and execute your automated...Read more
Is there support available for the free trial version?
1 Comment
Official Response from Ranorex Studio
Yes! While you are evaluating Ranorex Studio, our pre-sales engineers are available to help you overcome any issues with your automation project and complete...Read more
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