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# Katalon vs ReadyAPI Comparison - What are their main differences?

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Reviews

**Katalon** [

4.4/5(228)

](https://www.g2.com/products/katalon/reviews#reviews)

**ReadyAPI** [

4.4/5(74)

](https://www.g2.com/products/readyapi/reviews#reviews)

Pricing

**Katalon**
Free Trial

**Starting at $184.00** 1 Seat Per Month · Katalon Studio Enterprise

**ReadyAPI**
No pricing available

**Pricing Insights**
from reviews

Time to Implement

**Katalon**
3 months

Based on 10 responses

**ReadyAPI**
Not enough reviews yet

Return on Investment

**Katalon**
15 months

Based on 10 responses

**ReadyAPI**
Not enough reviews yet

Perceived Cost

**Katalon**
$$$$$

**ReadyAPI**
$$$$$

Average Discount

**Katalon**
13%

**ReadyAPI**
Not enough reviews yet

Pros & Cons

**Katalon**
[
Ease of Use (58)
](https://www.g2.com/products/katalon/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1149680&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Automation (53)
](https://www.g2.com/products/katalon/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1149342&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Slow Performance (22)
](https://www.g2.com/products/katalon/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1149664&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Expensive (11)
](https://www.g2.com/products/katalon/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1148053&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)

**ReadyAPI**
[
Ease of Use (1)
](https://www.g2.com/products/readyapi/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2446547&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Easy Testing (1)
](https://www.g2.com/products/readyapi/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2446534&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Expensive (1)
](https://www.g2.com/products/readyapi/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2446559&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
High Licensing Cost (1)
](https://www.g2.com/products/readyapi/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2446539&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)

Integrations

**Katalon**
[

 ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_8aaa6b10508159969260369c0e12ac1d/applitools.png "Product Avatar Image")

Applitools

](https://www.g2.com/products/applitools/reviews)[

 ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_b3390b4cc3d92e87d570895f7358c003/aws-codebuild.jpg "Product Avatar Image")

AWS CodeBuild

](https://www.g2.com/products/aws-codebuild/reviews)[

 ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_898bef15d79b65ce781f705f68ac1ed6/microsoft-hands-on-labs.jpg "Product Avatar Image")

Azure DevOps Labs

](https://www.g2.com/products/azure-devops-labs/reviews)[

 ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_dbc216204b9197e5c0a1b6ac81e9b7e1/azure-devops-server.png "Product Avatar Image")

Azure DevOps Server

](https://www.g2.com/products/azure-devops-server/reviews)[
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**ReadyAPI**
[

 ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_dfce442a35b56255f965ca819c13e0e3/tricentis-qtest.jpeg "Product Avatar Image")

Tricentis qTest

](https://www.g2.com/products/tricentis-qtest/reviews)[
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](https://www.g2.com/products/readyapi/integrations)

Screenshots

**Katalon**
 ![Katalon screenshot](https://images.g2crowd.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=600,height=600,fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,/https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/attachment/file/1731910/Reporting.png)

**ReadyAPI**
No screenshot available

Ratings

Meets Requirements

**Katalon**

8.8

8.8169

**ReadyAPI**

8.9

8.957

Ease of Use

**Katalon**

8.9

8.9208

**ReadyAPI**

8.5

8.556

Ease of Setup

**Katalon**

8.9

8.9140

**ReadyAPI**

8.8

8.817

Ease of Admin

**Katalon**

8.8

8.839

**ReadyAPI**

8.5

8.514

Quality of Support

**Katalon**

8.5

8.5164

**ReadyAPI**

8.3

8.354

Has the product been a good partner in doing business?

**Katalon**

8.9

8.939

**ReadyAPI**

8.6

8.615

Product Direction (% positive)

**Katalon**

9.5

9.5166

**ReadyAPI**

8.9

8.955

Features

Automation Testing[Hide 52 FeaturesShow 52 Features](javascript:void(0);)

8.1

135

Not enough data

Functionality 

Test Feedback

8.9(won by default)

129

Not enough data

Test History

9.0(won by default)

129

Not enough data

Customization

8.7(won by default)

127

Not enough data

Test Variety

8.9(won by default)

128

Not enough data

Automation

Organization

8.7(won by default)

125

Not enough data

Reliability

8.6(won by default)

128

Not enough data

Thoroughness

8.7(won by default)

124

Not enough data

Agentic AI - Automation Testing

Autonomous Task Execution

6.9(won by default)

18

Not enough data

Natural Language Interaction

5.8(won by default)

8

Not enough data

Proactive Assistance

6.9(won by default)

18

Not enough data

Supports Parallel Execution

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Assessment Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting & Statistics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Security Testing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Parameterized Testing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Visualization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Import/Export

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

Unicode Compliance

Not enough data

Not enough data

Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Performance Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Reporting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Issue Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Performance Testing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Bug Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Compliance Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Move & Copy

Not enough data

Not enough data

Requirements Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Hierarchical View

Not enough data

Not enough data

User Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Software Testing Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Model-Based Testing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Issue Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Quality Assurance

Not enough data

Not enough data

Version Control

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Extraction

Not enough data

Not enough data

Static Analysis

Not enough data

Not enough data

Requirements-Based Testing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Reports

Not enough data

Not enough data

A/B Testing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Alerts/Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Action-Word Testing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Test Script Reviews

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Storage Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Workflow Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Collaboration Tools

Not enough data

Not enough data

Drag & Drop

Not enough data

Not enough data

Software Testing[Hide 3 FeaturesShow 3 Features](javascript:void(0);)

6.5

8

Not enough data

Agentic AI - Software Testing

Autonomous Task Execution

6.7(won by default)

8

Not enough data

Natural Language Interaction

6.2(won by default)

7

Not enough data

Proactive Assistance

6.7(won by default)

6

Not enough data

AI Software Testing Tools[Hide 9 FeaturesShow 9 Features](javascript:void(0);)

8.7

11

Not enough data

AI Test Generation & Authoring

UI-Based Test Generation

8.7(won by default)

5

Not enough data

Natural Language Test Creation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Test Coverage Suggestions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Test Maintenance & Resilience 

Self-healing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Dynamic Element Locators

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI-Powered Test Maintenance

Not enough data

Not enough data

Execution & Analytics

Intelligent Reporting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Visual Anomaly Detection

Not enough data

Not enough data

Root Cause Analysis

Not enough data

Not enough data

Show 4 feature categories with incomplete data

Artificial Intelligence[Hide 37 FeaturesShow 37 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Tagging

Not enough data

Not enough data

Natural Language Processing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Extraction

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multi-Language

Not enough data

Not enough data

Predictive Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Drag & Drop

Not enough data

Not enough data

Speech Recognition

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting/Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Storage Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Virtual Personal Assistant (VPA)

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customer Segmentation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Collaboration Tools

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Import/Export

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

For eCommerce

Not enough data

Not enough data

Role-Based Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Branding

Not enough data

Not enough data

Search/Filter

Not enough data

Not enough data

Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Visualization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Trend Analysis

Not enough data

Not enough data

Machine Learning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Access Controls/Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Alerts/Escalation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Performance Metrics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Data

Not enough data

Not enough data

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Mobile App

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multiple Data Sources

Not enough data

Not enough data

For Sales Teams/Organizations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Sentiment Analysis

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Chatbot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Workflow Automation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI[Hide 22 FeaturesShow 22 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Code Generation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Text to Image

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

Natural Language Processing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Virtual Characters and Avatars

Not enough data

Not enough data

Content Generation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Personalization and Recommendation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Conditional Generation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Transformer Model

Not enough data

Not enough data

Automated Image & Video Editing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Interactive and Co-Creative Systems

Not enough data

Not enough data

Text Summarization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Augmentation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Variation Autoencoder Models

Not enough data

Not enough data

Adversarial Training

Not enough data

Not enough data

Transfer Learning and Fine-tuning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Simulation and Scenario Generation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Creative Design

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Prompt Engineering

Not enough data

Not enough data

Foundation Model

Not enough data

Not enough data

Test Management[Hide 38 FeaturesShow 38 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

Not enough data

Functionality

Test Repository

Not enough data

Not enough data

Integration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Test Diversity

Not enough data

Not enough data

Management

Reporting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Version Control

Not enough data

Not enough data

Scaling

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Commenting/Notes

Not enough data

Not enough data

Approval Workflow

Not enough data

Not enough data

Drag & Drop

Not enough data

Not enough data

Task Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Test Case Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Quality Assurance

Not enough data

Not enough data

Risk Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Access Controls/Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Testing Scripts

Not enough data

Not enough data

Templates

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Fields

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Import/Export

Not enough data

Not enough data

Collaboration Tools

Not enough data

Not enough data

Audit Trail

Not enough data

Not enough data

Issue Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Automated Testing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Traceability

Not enough data

Not enough data

Prioritization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Alerts/Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Single Sign On

Not enough data

Not enough data

Milestone Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting/Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Repository Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multiple Test Types

Not enough data

Not enough data

Requirements Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Parameterized Testing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Test Run Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Defect Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Screen Capture

Not enough data

Not enough data

Service Virtualization[Hide 7 FeaturesShow 7 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

Not enough data

Functionality

Test Coverage

Not enough data

Not enough data

System Capture

Not enough data

Not enough data

False Positives

Not enough data

Not enough data

Simulation Quality

Not enough data

Not enough data

Usability 

Remediation Suggestions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Collaboration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Ease of Configuration

Not enough data

Not enough data

User Insights

Reviewers' Company Size

[![Katalon](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/ade95080cb6eee99fdf8f389af189588/katalon.svg "Katalon")](https://www.g2.com/products/katalon/reviews)

Katalon

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

45.7%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)

36.2%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)

18.1%

[![ReadyAPI](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/9c382efbc99a452ae37cfd85ae88b580/readyapi.svg "ReadyAPI")](https://www.g2.com/products/readyapi/reviews)

ReadyAPI

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

15.5%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)

43.7%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)

40.8%

Small-Business

(50 or fewer emp.)

45.7%

15.5%

Mid-Market

(51-1000 emp.)

36.2%

43.7%

Enterprise

(\> 1000 emp.)

18.1%

40.8%

Reviewers' Industry

[![Katalon](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/ade95080cb6eee99fdf8f389af189588/katalon.svg "Katalon")](https://www.g2.com/products/katalon/reviews)
Katalon

Computer Software

23.3%

Information Technology and Services

17.2%

Banking

7.0%

Insurance

6.5%

Telecommunications

6.0%

Other

40.0%

[![ReadyAPI](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/9c382efbc99a452ae37cfd85ae88b580/readyapi.svg "ReadyAPI")](https://www.g2.com/products/readyapi/reviews)
ReadyAPI

Information Technology and Services

28.2%

Computer Software

25.4%

Financial Services

8.5%

Insurance

5.6%

Telecommunications

2.8%

Other

29.6%

FAQs

## Katalon vs ReadyAPI FAQs

Generated using AI

Last updated: August 15, 2026

### What is the difference between ReadyAPI vs Katalon?

Katalon stands out for its ease of use and automation support, while ReadyAPI is favored for robust API testing and integration capabilities.

| [ReadyAPI](https://www.g2.com/products/readyapi/reviews) | [Katalon](https://www.g2.com/products/katalon/reviews) |
| --- | --- |
| 4.4/5 (73 reviews) | 4.4/5 (226 reviews) |
| Enterprise | Mid-Market |
| 9.0 | 8.9 |
| 8.3 | 8.5 |
| Enhances SoapUI experience for robust API testing | Ease of use and automation support (58 and 53 all-time mentions) |

### How do the pricing models of ReadyAPI and Katalon compare?

Katalon is rated higher for value, with reviewers expressing greater satisfaction with its pricing compared to ReadyAPI.

- **ReadyAPI:** In recent reviews, several reviewers cite high licensing costs and describe the product as expensive for its feature set.
- **Katalon:** Reviewers frequently highlight Katalon's competitive pricing and value, especially for small teams and those seeking a low-code solution.
- **Switching reasons:** Recent reviewers mention switching to Katalon for a more competitive price point and broader feature access in the free version.

### What are the best alternatives to ReadyAPI and Katalon?

The top three alternatives to ReadyAPI and Katalon are BrowserStack, Postman, and ACCELQ.

| Product | G2 Rating (reviews) | Largest Segment | Pricing Insight | Top Reviewer-Cited Strength |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [ReadyAPI](https://www.g2.com/products/readyapi/reviews) | 4.4/5 (73) | Enterprise | Expensive, high licensing cost | Enhances SoapUI experience for robust API testing |
| [Katalon](https://www.g2.com/products/katalon/reviews) | 4.4/5 (226) | Mid-Market | Competitive pricing, strong value for small teams | Ease of use and automation support (58 and 53 all-time mentions) |
| [BrowserStack](https://www.g2.com/products/browserstack/reviews) | 4.4/5 (3358) | Small-Business | — | Comprehensive cross-browser testing |
| [Postman](https://www.g2.com/products/postman/reviews) | 4.6/5 (1800) | Mid-Market | — | API development and collaboration |
| [ACCELQ](https://www.g2.com/products/accelq/reviews) | 4.8/5 (114) | Mid-Market | — | AI-powered automation |

### Which Software Testing features should I prioritize when comparing ReadyAPI and Katalon?

Buyers should prioritize ease of use, automation support, integration capabilities, pricing satisfaction, and customer support when comparing ReadyAPI and Katalon.

- **Ease of Use:** Katalon: 8.9 (58 all-time mentions); ReadyAPI: 8.5 (1 all-time mention)
- **Automation Support:** Katalon: 53 all-time mentions; ReadyAPI: —
- **Integration Capabilities:** Katalon: 17 all-time mentions for integrations; ReadyAPI: Frequent reviewer praise for Jenkins and CI/CD integration
- **Pricing Satisfaction:** Katalon: Higher satisfaction in recent reviews; ReadyAPI: Recurring mentions of high licensing cost
- **Customer Support:** Katalon: 8.5; ReadyAPI: 8.3

### What are the pros and cons of ReadyAPI vs Katalon?

Katalon's headline strength is ease of use and automation support, while ReadyAPI is recognized for robust API testing and integration capabilities.

- **ReadyAPI strengths:** Enhances SoapUI experience for robust API testing; easy integration with Jenkins and CI/CD tools; time-saving for API automation.
- **ReadyAPI trade-offs:** Expensive and high licensing cost (all-time mentions: 1 each); some reviewers cite licensing issues and outdated UI.
- **Katalon strengths:** Ease of use (58 all-time mentions); automation support (53); implementation ease (21); time-saving (20); easy setup (18); strong integration capabilities (17); intuitive UI (11); customer support (12).
- **Katalon trade-offs:** Slow performance (22 all-time mentions); some reviewers note expense for advanced features (11); occasional issues with debugging and self-healing capabilities.

### Is ReadyAPI or Katalon better for small businesses?

Katalon is the better fit for small businesses, with strong reviewer sentiment and a significant presence in the small-business and mid-market segments.

- **ReadyAPI:** Largest segment is Enterprise; reviewers note high licensing costs and recommend it primarily for organizations with high usage and core API needs.
- **Katalon:** Largest segment is Mid-Market, with strong adoption among small businesses; reviewers highlight its ease of use, competitive pricing, and suitability for small teams and those transitioning from manual to automated testing.

### Which Software Testing platform has better integrations?

Katalon is favored by reviewers for integrations, with more frequent and diverse integration mentions than ReadyAPI.

- **ReadyAPI:** Reviewers highlight integration with Jenkins and CI/CD tools, with frequent praise for pre-built functionality enabling easy automation pipeline integration.
- **Katalon:** Integrations with Selenium (26 all-time mentions), Jenkins (7), and BrowserStack (2); reviewers consistently cite easy integration with CI/CD pipelines and version control systems.

### How do ReadyAPI and Katalon compare on customer support?

Katalon and ReadyAPI are rated in near-parity for Quality of Support, with Katalon at 8.5 and ReadyAPI at 8.3.

- **ReadyAPI:** Reviewers describe support as helpful and responsive, though some note challenges with licensing and documentation.
- **Katalon:** Reviewers frequently praise customer support (12 all-time mentions), citing quick responses, active community forums, and helpful onboarding resources.

### Which is easier to implement, ReadyAPI or Katalon?

ReadyAPI and Katalon score within a tenth of a point on Ease of Setup, with ReadyAPI at 9.0 and Katalon at 8.9, indicating near-parity in implementation experience.

- **ReadyAPI:** Reviewers describe setup as straightforward, with ease of installation and quick integration into existing workflows, though some note challenges with large projects and documentation.
- **Katalon:** Reviewers consistently highlight easy setup (18 all-time mentions), rapid onboarding, and minimal ramp-up time, especially for teams new to automation.

### Which product has better Self-healing?

Katalon is more frequently cited for Self-healing capabilities, with reviewers highlighting its AI-assisted self-healing and auto-healing features.

- **ReadyAPI:** No reviewer-cited self-healing features or mention counts.
- **Katalon:** Reviewers mention self-healing and auto-healing features in recent reviews, with positive sentiment around AI-assisted test maintenance and reduced manual effort.

Alternatives

**Katalon Alternatives**

 ![BrowserStack](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/3ca9b46ef0b185152cca0a47ab28a78f/browserstack-browserstack.svg "BrowserStack")

[
BrowserStack
](/products/browserstack/reviews)

 ![ACCELQ](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/ce722df1c5def97a7c10e3c9969504c7/accelq.svg "ACCELQ")

[
ACCELQ
](/products/accelq/reviews)

 ![Testsigma](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/8c07ce36badfd0c1b1bc166ce9563368/testsigma.svg "Testsigma")

[
Testsigma
](/products/testsigma/reviews)

 ![Tricentis Tosca](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/296acbdd07704e56340a6b54e517663d/tricentis-tosca.svg "Tricentis Tosca")

[
Tricentis Tosca
](/products/tricentis-tosca/reviews)

**ReadyAPI Alternatives**

 ![Postman](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/1535488313/postman.svg "Postman")

[
Postman
](/products/postman/reviews)

 ![Apache JMeter](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_b739b2c64813e26b9968100a5983bb9f/apache-jmeter.png "Apache JMeter")

[
Apache JMeter
](/products/apache-jmeter/reviews)

 ![TestRail](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/64ea25a7281bf2a8ae6a17f3c423d025/testrail.svg "TestRail")

[
TestRail
](/products/testrail/reviews)

 ![Tricentis Tosca](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/296acbdd07704e56340a6b54e517663d/tricentis-tosca.svg "Tricentis Tosca")

[
Tricentis Tosca
](/products/tricentis-tosca/reviews)