Karate
8.2#1 in bdd testing toolsFrom $100 a yearFree planAPIExtensionLinuxmacOS
VisitKarate vs PactumJS
What both publish
| Fact | Karate | PactumJS |
|---|---|---|
| License | The core Karate framework is MIT licensed and free forever; enterprise components use a commercial license. | PactumJS is released under the MIT License. |
| Purpose | Karate combines API, UI, mock, and performance testing in one framework with readable syntax. | PactumJS is a free and open-source REST API automation testing tool for all levels of a test pyramid. |
Karate plans
- FreeFree
- IDE Plus$100 a year
- Xplorer Premium$200 a year
- Pro$640 a year
- Karate EnterprisePriced on request
PactumJS plans
- Free and open sourceFree
- PactumJSFree
Pick Karate if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.
Pick PactumJS if…
It suits developers, QA engineers and SDETs writing readable API, contract, component or end-to-end tests. It is also useful when tests need mock HTTP services or backend-language independence.