All-in-one low-code platform covering web, API, mobile and desktop.
Katalon packages Selenium and Appium behind a desktop IDE with record-and-playback, a keyword library and a script view for Groovy when you need real logic. One licence covers web, API, mobile and Windows desktop testing, with TestOps for orchestration and reporting. It targets QA teams that have testers but not automation engineers.
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From $175 per licence/month (indicative, annual)
Free tierFree tier: Katalon Studio Free covers local test creation and execution with limited features.
What drives the bill: Pricing is tiered by licence type (Studio, Runtime Engine, TestOps) and adds up quickly once you need parallel CI execution.
Check current pricing on Katalon, Inc.’s siteFigures are indicative and were last reviewed August 2026. Vendors change pricing often; confirm before you commit.
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