Katalon Studio
8.4#1 in test automation softwareFrom $1,000 a yearFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
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WebdriverIO
7.2#15 in browser automation toolsFree planFree planAndroidiOSWebExtension
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| Fact | Katalon Studio | WebdriverIO |
|---|---|---|
| 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 CLI lists services including Sauce Labs, BrowserStack, TestingBot, Appium, LambdaTest, and Docker. |
| Mobile testing | Its mobile recorder captures taps, swipes and text entry for Appium-based native, hybrid and mobile-web flows on iOS and Android. | It supports native mobile testing through Appium on real devices, smart TVs, or other IoT devices. |
| Purpose | Katalon Studio is a test automation IDE for authoring and executing tests across web, mobile, API and desktop applications. | WebdriverIO is a browser and mobile automation test framework for Node.js. |
Katalon Studio plans
- Katalon Studio EnterprisePriced on request
- FreeFree
- Professional$1,000 a year
- EnterprisePriced on request
WebdriverIO plans
- WebdriverIOFree
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 WebdriverIO if…
WebdriverIO suits developers who write Node.js tests for browser, mobile, or desktop applications. It may also fit teams seeking component testing or Appium-based mobile automation.