Author & Execute Codeless Test Cases
On the Cloud, No Downloads Required
All-in-One Solution (Test + Infrastructure)
No Vendor Lock-In
Scriptless and Scripted Test Case Authoring
Use existing selenium/appium code
24/7 Technical Support
Free Forever
| Features | Katalon |  TestGrid |
| End to End Testing | ||
| Manual Website Testing |  |  |
| Manual Mobile App Testing | | |
| Selenium Automation for Website Testing | | |
| Appium Automation for Mobile App Testing | | |
| Visual Regression Testing | | |
| Localhost App/Website Testing | | |
| Virtual USB for local app development | | |
| Codeless Testing | | |
| AI for Test Case AutoHeal | | |
| Download Codeless Code (Selenium & Appium) | | |
| AI Powered Codeless Automation | | |
| API Testing | | |
| Performance Testing | | |
| IoT Testing | | |
| Test Infrastructure | ||
| Real Browser Cloud | | |
| Real Mobile Device Cloud | | |
| Private Dedicated Browser & Device Cloud | | |
| Browser & Device Cloud (On-premise) | | |
| Device Lock & Unlock | | |
| Private Dedicated Browser & Device Cloud | | |
| Biometric Authentication & Image Injection | | |
| Device Reservation & Allocation | | |
| MDM Support | | |
| Site to Site VPN Tunnel | | |
| Integrations | ||
| Continuous Integration Plugins (CircleCl, Travis, Jenkins, GitLab, BitBar, etc.) | | |
| Test Software Integrations (JIRA, TestRail, MS TFS, etc.) | | |
| Pricing | ||
| Test Software Integrations (JIRA, TestRail, MS TFS, etc.) | Add On | No |
| Annual Surcharge | 10-15% | No |
Cost Efficient
Faster test case authoring
Faster Test case execution
Katalon offers ease of use and built-in features, while Selenium is more flexible and open-source. Selenium requires advanced programming skills, making it suitable for experienced testers. For a better alternative, TestGrid provides enhanced features, scriptless AI-powered testing, and extensive device coverage.
Katalon has several drawbacks: it's not cloud-based, being only available as a downloadable tool. Test cases can only be executed locally with Katalon, and additional tools are required for test execution. For a more flexible and comprehensive solution, consider TestGrid as a Katalon alternative.
Katalon Studio is a web, API, mobile, and desktop testing test automation tool. It offers a testing interface and pre-built templates, making it accessible for testers with varying expertise.
TestGrid is a superior Katalon alternative, offering better performance, versatility, and a broader range of testing capabilities. With scriptless AI-powered testing and extensive device coverage, TestGrid is a powerful and cost-efficient choice.
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