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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (43.0% of reviews)
Small-Business (47.5% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$0.00 1 user plan
Free
BrowserStack
Star Rating
(2,587)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (43.0% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$0.00 1 user plan
Free Trial is available
Browse all 32 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.
- Users report that Katalon Platform excels in ease of use with a score of 9.0, making it a favorite among small businesses for its intuitive interface, while BrowserStack, with a score of 8.9, is also user-friendly but slightly less so according to reviewers.
- Reviewers mention that Katalon Platform offers superior customization options, scoring 8.7 compared to BrowserStack's 8.2. Users appreciate the ability to tailor their testing environments, which enhances their overall experience.
- G2 users highlight that Katalon Platform shines in test history management with a score of 9.0, allowing teams to easily track and analyze past test results, whereas BrowserStack's score of 8.6 indicates it may not provide the same level of detail.
- Users on G2 report that BrowserStack outperforms Katalon Platform in autonomous task execution, scoring 7.4 compared to Katalon's 4.7. This feature is crucial for teams looking to automate repetitive tasks efficiently.
- Reviewers mention that Katalon Platform has a strong product direction with a score of 9.4, indicating a commitment to continuous improvement, while BrowserStack's score of 9.3 is also positive but slightly lower.
- Users say that the quality of support for BrowserStack, with a score of 8.7, is generally better than Katalon Platform's 8.4, with many reviewers noting quicker response times and more helpful resources available for troubleshooting.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
BrowserStack
Free Trial
$0.00
1 user plan
- Instant Access to Real Devices
- 30 mins each of interactive browser and mobile app testing
- 100 mins of automated browser testing
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
BrowserStack
Free Trial is available
Katalon Platform
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.8
2,270
8.7
158
Ease of Use
8.9
2,331
8.9
197
Ease of Setup
8.9
1,338
8.9
127
Ease of Admin
8.8
562
8.8
37
Quality of Support
8.7
1,940
8.5
154
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.8
528
8.9
37
Product Direction (% positive)
9.3
2,285
9.5
157
Features by Category
Functionality
7.7
115
Not enough data
7.7
112
Not enough data
8.4
116
Not enough data
Reporting
8.0
112
Not enough data
Functionality
8.5
277
Not enough data
8.4
273
Not enough data
8.7
269
Not enough data
Management
8.4
271
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.3
272
Not enough data
Functionality
8.6
1096
Not enough data
8.7
1086
Not enough data
8.8
1106
Not enough data
Management
8.4
1075
Not enough data
8.3
1044
Not enough data
8.4
1049
Not enough data
Monitoring
8.2
132
Not enough data
8.3
128
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Reporting
8.3
126
Not enough data
8.4
127
Not enough data
Automation
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.0
124
Not enough data
Functionality
8.1
128
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.3
128
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Digital Accessibility Platforms
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Support
8.4
121
Not enough data
8.2
121
Not enough data
Reporting
8.4
121
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Functionality
8.4
127
Not enough data
8.3
127
Not enough data
8.2
120
Not enough data
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Digital Accessibility Tools
8.0
15
Not enough data
7.6
15
Not enough data
8.1
15
Not enough data
7.6
15
Not enough data
Functionality
8.6
870
8.8
127
8.6
865
9.0
126
8.2
844
8.7
124
8.5
857
8.9
124
Automation
8.4
833
8.6
123
8.5
854
8.6
125
8.5
840
8.7
124
Agentic AI - Automation Testing
7.6
47
6.5
16
7.4
47
Feature Not Available
7.5
46
6.7
17
Agentic AI - Software Testing
7.7
142
4.7
5
7.5
136
4.7
5
7.5
134
Feature Not Available
AI Test Generation & Authoring
7.6
20
Not enough data
7.2
21
Not enough data
7.9
21
Not enough data
Test Maintenance & Resilience
7.2
21
Not enough data
7.5
20
Not enough data
7.6
22
Not enough data
Execution & Analytics
7.8
22
Not enough data
7.4
21
Not enough data
7.5
21
Feature Not Available
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
BrowserStack and Katalon Platform are categorized as Software Testing, Automation Testing, and AI Software Testing Tools
Unique Categories
BrowserStack is categorized as Test Management, Load Testing Tools, Mobile App Testing, Digital Accessibility Platforms, and Digital Accessibility Tools
Katalon Platform has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
BrowserStack
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
22.7%
Information Technology and Services
20.5%
Financial Services
5.5%
Marketing and Advertising
4.0%
Retail
2.8%
Other
44.5%
Computer Software
23.5%
Information Technology and Services
17.6%
Banking
7.4%
Telecommunications
6.4%
Insurance
5.4%
Other
39.7%
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Discussions
What are the benefits of automating a test case?
7 Comments
DD
It helps to reduce the manual testing efforts which ultimately reduces the testing resource and budget.Read more
What can BrowserStack do?
4 Comments
TN
BrowserStack is a cloud-based web and mobile testing platform that enables users to test their websites and apps on real browsers and mobile devices. It...Read more
Which of the following features are supported by BrowserStack automate ?*?
4 Comments
DD
Web/App Automate
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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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