Appium
6.7#14 in software testing toolsAndroidiOSWebAPI
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Katalon Studio
8.4#1 in test automation softwareFrom $1,000 a yearFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Appium | Katalon Studio |
|---|---|---|
| Plugins | Optional official plugins add command batching, image matching and comparison, Inspector integration, relaxed capability prefixes, server-side storage and common XML output. | The Katalon Store provides free and paid plugins, and Enterprise users can create private plugins and install plugins offline. |
| Purpose | Appium is an open-source project and ecosystem of software for UI automation across mobile, browser, desktop, TV and other platforms. | Katalon Studio is a test automation IDE for authoring and executing tests across web, mobile, API and desktop applications. |
Appium plans
No prices published.
Katalon Studio plans
- Katalon Studio EnterprisePriced on request
- FreeFree
- Professional$1,000 a year
- EnterprisePriced on request
Pick Appium if…
Appium suits testers and developers who want to automate coded UI scenarios across mobile, browser, desktop, or other listed targets. It also fits teams able to install platform drivers and meet their related requirements.
Pick Katalon Studio if…
Katalon Studio suits teams that need to automate tests across web, mobile, API, or desktop applications. Its range of authoring methods may also suit teams with different coding skill levels.