I've been using Katalon Studio for two years.

My main use case for Katalon Studio is working on automation. I created and executed test scripts, used data-driven testing, and integrated runs with Jenkins for continuous testing. I use Katalon Studio reports to track and fix the failures. For example, in one of my projects, we automated the user login and product purchase flow using Katalon Studio. The goal was to ensure that the login, product search, add to cart, and checkout functionalities worked correctly after every deployment. I created reusable test cases for login, navigation, and payment, used test data from Excel for multiple user credentials, and set up the suite to run automatically through Jenkins integration. The automation reduced the manual regression effort and helped identify the broken flows early in the QA cycle.

The reason I chose data-driven testing and Jenkins integration for my project is that Jenkins helps schedule and run automated test suites whenever a new build is deployed. This ensures early detection of issues and consistent quality without manual intervention. It provides reports and integrates easily with tools such as Katalon Studio, Git, and Jira. I focused on data-driven testing, which allows running the same test cases with multiple sets of input data, such as different usernames, passwords, and payment methods. This increases test coverage, reduces duplication, and ensures that the application handles various data conditions correctly.

I wanted to do something automated for the things we list for sanity testing. Whenever a new build is deployed, a sanity check should be done. If the automated tests are already written, it makes it easier. The login and checkout flow in Katalon Studio using data-driven testing and Jenkins helps reduce manual regression time, ensuring faster feedback after every build. If any issue arises, we can inform the developers at the earliest.

The best features Katalon Studio offers include its user-friendly nature. It is very much a user-friendly automation framework that supports both beginners and advanced users. It combines manual and script-based testing, allowing easy recording of steps and customization using Java or Groovy. Its built-in reporting, data-driven testing, and CI/CD integration are extremely useful for managing end-to-end automation efficiently. The best feature of Katalon Studio is its ease of setup with both manual and scripted automation, plus strong integration techniques, which help the tester find reports easily. It is more focused on debugging, reusability, and reporting.

The reporting and debugging features of Katalon Studio help me in my testing workflow by providing test execution reports with logs, screenshots, and videos for failed steps, which makes it easier to analyze results. The report can be in formats such as HTML, PDF, or integrated into Katalon TestOps for tracking trends over time. For debugging, I use the debug mode to run test cases step-by-step, check every value, and inspect the console and log viewer for error messages. Katalon Studio highlights the exact failed step, provides stack traces, and helps quickly identify issues in locator data or synchronization. For example, in one of my projects, I automated a video upload and a preview feature in a web application. During execution, the test failed at the preview validation step. The Katalon Studio report showed that the preview element was not visible within expected time. I switched to debug mode, added a wait condition, and re-ran the test step-by-step to verify that the video preview loaded correctly before validation. After updating the script with an explicit wait, the test passed consistently, confirming all steps were successful and improving the reliability of future regression runs. Katalon Studio's report and debug mode help identify whether it's a timing issue or if we need an explicit wait.

A key feature I notice in Katalon Studio is its cross-platform automation, supporting web, mobile, API, and desktop testing in one tool. The record and playback feature is my favorite because I'm not from a coding background. It allows for quick test creation without coding, making it accessible even for beginners. The repository and data-driven testing provide centralized storage for test elements, improving reusability. We can run the same test with multiple sets of data, which is also significant. The integration part is excellent, along with reusable test suites and keywords, which allow modular and maintainable test structures across projects.

Katalon Studio has positively impacted my organization by significantly speeding up the testing process. The repetitive regression tests that used to take hours or days are now completed in a day or just two to three hours. The built-in reports and debugging features improved communication with developers and made issue resolution faster. With Katalon Studio providing detailed reports, false arguments have gradually reduced. Overall, test coverage, accuracy, and team productivity have enhanced, allowing for a more confident delivery of builds and shorter turnaround times. I think the company has a positive impact overall.

One area for improvement in Katalon Studio is execution speed. Larger test suites can take more time to execute. Performance optimization could make automation runs faster. Better integration and lighter resource usage would also enhance overall usability. I haven't found anything particularly frustrating, but sometimes large test suites take more time for execution.

I've been using Katalon Studio for two years.

Katalon Studio is generally stable. I've experienced some minor issues, such as it occasionally losing data and not showing it. However, this is not critical; restarting the application usually resolves it. I have not encountered any major bugs or crashes.

As for scalability, I cannot comment much because I use it as a single user. Katalon Studio seems to handle increasing workloads well, but I cannot speak for multiple users.

I have not had direct contact with Katalon Studio's customer support because everything provided on their website is sufficient for learning. I haven't had the need for support, and I think they ensure users can easily start with Katalon Studio. My colleagues also find it easy to use without requiring customer support.

Before Katalon Studio, I used Python Selenium for automation. It was challenging for people without a coding background to use. I managed to navigate it, but we had to install specific software for that. Katalon Studio, however, is easy; simply download the studio, and you can use it. That's why I switched to Katalon Studio without the worry of backend complexities.

Prior to selecting Katalon Studio, I considered automation tools such as Python Selenium. While Python was easier for me, Katalon Studio automation is much more user-friendly and accessible.

I started with the trial version and found it had many features. I purchased the next level, and the setup cost was reasonable for me. For working professionals, Katalon Studio provides a lot at a lower rate compared to others. Although there are free automation software options available, Katalon Studio offers everything in a single hub for a fee.

I have not seen a return on investment with Katalon Studio because it was my decision to start using it, and it is not used widely yet in the company. However, it may be more elaborately utilized in the coming years.

I have not seen a return on investment with Katalon Studio because it was my decision to start using it, and it is not used widely yet in the company. However, it may be more elaborately utilized in the coming years.

I started with the trial version and found it had many features. I purchased the next level, and the setup cost was reasonable for me. For working professionals, Katalon Studio provides a lot at a lower rate compared to others. Although there are free automation software options available, Katalon Studio offers everything in a single hub for a fee.

Prior to selecting Katalon Studio, I considered automation tools such as Python Selenium. While Python was easier for me, Katalon Studio automation is much more user-friendly and accessible.

My advice for others considering using Katalon Studio is to keep the software updated and optimize project settings for performance. Organizing tests and the object repository for maintainability is crucial. Specific tips include avoiding unreliable XPath indexes and managing Android permissions. Best practices also involve reducing startup time by changing Katalon Studio preferences to open a clean session and adjusting the default wait for element timeout to lower wait times. For grouped tests, use the test suite and test suite collection for better organization.

I would add some advanced thoughts on strategic adoption and planning. Align automation with business goals; don't automate just for the sake of it. Begin with a clear test automation plan that focuses on high-risk and high-impact areas. Foster a culture of quality, as test automation shouldn't be limited to the QA team. When all team members, including developers and product owners, understand and contribute to end-to-end testing, quality becomes a shared responsibility. Katalon Studio is very affordable, so every organization should consider using it because we need to move forward with technological advancements.

On a scale of 1-10, I rate Katalon Studio an 8 out of 10.

I use Katalon Studio to create automatic tests in web and mobile applications.

We use Katalon Studio to test three web applications at my last job, and one desktop application. To create tests in a mobile environment, I used Katalon Studio in my class. I am a teacher in the university and software testing.

Basically, we focus on automatic tests.

The best features Katalon Studio offers are the efficiency and adaptability to any environment.

When the company started to use Katalon Studio, the time in testing was very fast. It was more focused on the principal items. For example, the regression test and the integration test were more efficient and faster.

Initially, all the tests were manual. Now, using Katalon Studio, we have a 50% increase in velocity in the test and create automatic tests.

The reporting is very good, but it could be better. The interface is very intuitive and integration with the other tools was easy for people who study in the Katalon Academy.

It is easy compared with other tools. Katalon Studio has very good scalability.

The reporting is very good, but it could be better.

I use Katalon Studio since 2022.

It is very stable.

It is easy compared with other tools. Katalon Studio has very good scalability.

I do not use customer support because I use Katalon Studio free version.

I used Selenium and Python to create automated script tests. But Katalon Studio is a more complete tool because it is an IDE. This tool has reporting, a scripting area, and a few other extensions and tools integrated. It is very much better than other tools.

I learned how to use Katalon Studio from courses in the Katalon Academy, and when I implemented this knowledge, my job became very efficient, effective, and fast.

It was deployed in the company using private servers and private cloud.

I think Katalon Studio is a complete tool to create tests.

I create everything from test planning to end-to-end tests with the users.

I am using Katalon Studio forever. I love it.

I learned about Katalon Studio from an advertisement on the internet.

My company is a partner of Odoo.

It is an excellent tool. I am certified with Katalon Studio.

On a scale of 1-10, I rate Katalon Studio a 10.