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My main use case for Katalon Studio  is automating test cases for both iOS and Android apps.

A specific example of a test case I automated with Katalon Studio  is the lab test booking journey for our Tata 1mg Android and iOS apps, which help customers book lab tests and order medicines online.

The best features that Katalon Studio offers in my experience include reusability, which I find very valuable, and the XPath finders. The modification of test cases is very easy when compared to the traditional framework, which is the main advantage of Katalon Studio.

Reusability and the XPath finder have helped me significantly because there were cases with my current traditional frameworks where I struggled to find an XPath. In Katalon Studio, if you load the app, element finding becomes very easy. Additionally, if I want to change test cases, such as adding or removing any step, the process is straightforward.

The debugging process is also simpler. If any test cases fail using my current traditional framework, it was very difficult, whereas in Katalon Studio, I have debugged the failure test cases easily. With these features, I can save a lot of time using Katalon Studio compared to my current Java Selenium framework.

Katalon Studio has positively impacted my organization because I have noticed that I can save more than 50% of our time automating test cases. I measured this time saving by comparing the automation of cases in my current framework with automating the same cases through Katalon Studio using the record and playback method.

I have noticed a little lag while loading applications during my automation process with Katalon Studio, and I'm not sure if that is due to the free user restrictions, but I think this lag in application loading can be improved.

Katalon Studio sometimes restarts during automation, and as mentioned earlier, the app experiences lag, so those are the main areas that need improvement.

I have been using Katalon Studio for around one month because I was working to automate our 1mg app for my own interest.

In my experience, Katalon Studio is stable, but sometimes I encounter lag and crash issues. For instance, Katalon Studio was restarting two or three times when I was working with it, and I also found some lags while loading my app.

Katalon Studio handles larger projects and more complex test cases very easily, which is much simpler compared to my traditional framework.

I have interacted with the customer support team of Katalon Studio only once, and the support was very helpful and quick. Within 24 hours, I received support from the customer support team through their forum.

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Previously, we used a traditional framework with Java, Selenium, and TestNG framework, and also tried Test Sigma . However, I found Katalon Studio very useful compared to all of these, and it saves a lot of time.

Before choosing Katalon Studio, I considered other options such as Test Sigma , which I tried in the same way as Katalon Studio.

I would rate Katalon Studio an eight out of ten. I chose this rating because I registered as a free user, and possibly due to that, I encountered those lags. If those issues had been resolved, I would have given it a 9.5 or 10.

My advice for others looking into using Katalon Studio is to consider that the industry is growing with no-code or low-code automation tools. In that case, Katalon Studio is very effective and saves a lot of time compared to others such as Test Sigma or TestTrio. It also has features such as optimized XPath finders that others do not offer, making Katalon Studio very advantageous when compared to other tools.

What do you like best about the product?

convenient for use in automation, easy to write

What do you dislike about the product?

Fix the hang to improve performance

What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?

no

What do you like best about the product?

What I like most about working with Katalon Studio is the ease with which different types of tests can be automated within the same tool. From the first time I used it, I noticed that the learning curve is very accessible, as it combines an intuitive interface with the ability to work with more advanced scripts in Groovy or Java when I need it. I find it especially practical to be able to manage web, mobile, and API tests in a single environment, thus avoiding the need to rely on several separate platforms.

What do you dislike about the product?

The only difficulty I find is that, when I have to edit the tests or debug, the process becomes a bit more complicated than expected.

What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?

Automation of QA testing for all interfaces.

I am automating my test cases. Wherever I am doing manual work and repetitive tasks, I am using Katalon Studio  to automate those test cases.

The report generated using Katalon Studio  is extremely valuable. We can schedule our test cases, and the report which we get can be shared with higher-level management. The report is detailed, indicating how many test cases passed and failed, with graphical interpretation. No coding knowledge is required, and it runs as scheduled. Additionally, it is easy to learn, quick to automate, and anyone can start automating test cases.

The pricing could be improved. Offering a discount on Katalon Studio licenses could encourage more users. There is significant competition, so providing a good offer with extra features could be beneficial.

I have been using Katalon Studio for one year.

Stability is important as it saves time and provides valuable reports to higher management for decision-making. It looks professional when sharing reports with the board of directors. I rate its stability as eight out of ten.

I am very impressed with Katalon Studio's scalability. It allows me to develop, run, and deploy test cases extensively. I rate its scalability nine out of ten.

Customer service is great. I encountered a couple of issues during the initial setup, but customer care resolved them quickly.

Positive

I did analyze the Functionize  tool before deciding on Katalon Studio. However, Functionize  is very expensive compared to Katalon Studio, despite having more features.

I rate the initial setup of Katalon Studio eight out of ten. It was straightforward, and any issues I had were resolved quickly by customer support.

By automating, I am able to save time and reduce the number of required resources.

Katalon Studio is on the expensive side. I rated it eight on a scale where ten is very expensive. I recommend optimizing the pricing, as a moderate value around five would be preferred.

I considered Functionize, but due to its high cost, I chose Katalon Studio for my automation work.

Overall, I would rate Katalon Studio an eight out of ten. I am a Senior Quality Specialist, and I suggest offering more competitive pricing to enhance the product's appeal.

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I have used Katalon Studio  extensively for UI and API testing. Recently, I explored it further to transfer knowledge to a junior colleague, answering their questions and navigating through the tool due to my prior experience.

Katalon Studio  is easier to use compared to SmartBear TestComplete . In Katalon, I can see the Groovy script and add a script immediately. The browser compatibility and self-healing capabilities are excellent, which helps keep the code updated. The object repository is a strong point, and I appreciate the ability to build custom keywords.

Extending the certification validity, especially after the trial period, would be beneficial. Providing clearer guidance during the trial period for certification and training modules would also help. It would allow users to build expertise and promote the product effectively.

I have used Katalon Studio a few years back extensively and recently explored it more for knowledge transfer.

I used SmartBear TestComplete . I find Katalon Studio better in terms of ease of use, courses, and guidance.

I used the trial version of Katalon Studio, which I got for free. For TestComplete, I used an internal license as my organization was partnered with them.

I evaluated SmartBear TestComplete.

The decision to pursue certification remains unclear, especially after losing access post-trial. Providing better instructions during the trial would be valuable. 

I rate Katalon Studio as more than seven out of ten. 

Despite not exploring all features, it remains impressive based on my experience.

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