Katalon Studio
8.4#1 in test automation softwareFrom $1,000 a yearFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
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Nightwatch
6.9#24 in browser automation toolsFree planFree planAndroidiOSWebLinux
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| Fact | Katalon Studio | Nightwatch |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | Atlanta, Georgia, United States | Amsterdam, Netherlands |
| Integrations | Listed integrations include Jira, Azure DevOps, qTest, TestRail, Rally, Xray, Zephyr, Postman, SoapUI, GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket, Jenkins and cloud device providers such as Sauce Labs and Kobiton. | The guide lists Selenium Grid, BrowserStack, Sauce Labs, CrossBrowserTesting, LambdaTest, and TestingBot for distributed cross-browser testing. |
| Mobile testing | Its mobile recorder captures taps, swipes and text entry for Appium-based native, hybrid and mobile-web flows on iOS and Android. | Nightwatch uses Appium to run end-to-end functional tests on native iOS and Android apps. |
| Purpose | Katalon Studio is a test automation IDE for authoring and executing tests across web, mobile, API and desktop applications. | Nightwatch.js is a Node.js framework for automated end-to-end and cross-browser testing of web applications and websites. |
Katalon Studio plans
- Katalon Studio EnterprisePriced on request
- FreeFree
- Professional$1,000 a year
- EnterprisePriced on request
Nightwatch plans
- NightwatchFree
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.
Pick Nightwatch if…
Nightwatch suits teams that want code-authored browser, API, or service tests, including teams testing native iOS and Android apps. It also fits projects that need component or visual regression testing.