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We performed a comparison between Katalon Studio and OpenText UFT Digital Lab based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two Regression Testing Tools solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.
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Pros
"One of the features that I like is Object Recognition. It worked very well, and it allowed me to create a dynamic expert based on my requirements.""The automation is very fast and you don't need to be overly proficient in coding.""I like the feature where you can define a model that represents your website and then reuse the components from the model. It makes creating more test cases easy.""The best feature is the split up between test cases and the test object. This allows us to easily change an error.""It provides us daily feedback on the status (failing/working) of the core features of our websites.""It is a good tool and provides all the essential features for our business requirements.""Video capture on failure is a must have. A picture is worth a thousand words. A video is worth a thousand pictures (literally).""I personally like the 'Object Spy' feature of this tool. It makes it easy to find an element on the web page."

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"The most valuable feature of this solution is virtualization.""The fact that it allows users to test on real mobile devices instead of emulators is something that projects have told us is beyond compare.""The product is easy to use.""The solution is easy to use. There are features to orchestrate mobile testing, including mobile testing automation. You can test different devices at the same time.""It is a complete solution for mobile application testing.""There are numerous valuable features such as automation, the ones that facilitate importing and synchronization capabilities between our platform, Jira, and Azure DevOps."

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"Katalon Studio could improve having visual testing, but I think they're launching that feature very soon. We would like to see an increase in the usage of AI.""We have been seeing some error pop-ups that are difficult to understand why they were triggered.""I've seen that our clients are not truly aware of the power behind Katalon.""The tool's maintenance is very difficult since they do not follow call by value or call by reference. Due to this, any change happening is not reflected throughout all the test cases. There are some issues with data parameterization as well.""Now we are having difficulties in using it and had to limit our automation experts to the features that Katalon allows us to use for free. It was free access and they claimed that it would be free for all time.""Its stability needs improvement.""Katalon doesn't support testing of hybrid applications. It's a limitation.""The integration process with Jira should be enhanced and facilitated."

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"They should introduce a pay-per-use subscription model.""For the most part, the key challenge is ensuring that customers fully utilize the product as intended and adopt the appropriate frameworks to implement the solutions effectively.""We need to scale devices easily. Some customers would like to loop in AWS or other cloud providers to check if their devices have the cloud factor. OpenText UFT Digital Lab needs to improve it.""The documentation and user interface both need improvement.""We like to host the tools centrally. We would need them to be multi-tenants, so different projects could log on and have their own set of devices and their own set of apps, and they wouldn't see data from other projects that are using it.""I would like to see more integration with automation tools."

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  • "There is no cost for setup or licensing."
  • "This product is freeware, so there is no charge for using it."
  • "The tool is free to use."
  • "It is freeware software, so start using it."
  • "There is a free version of the tool to use and support is available through the community forums, but there is a licensed version as well."
  • "We were using the free version of this tool."
  • "Katalon Studio is a free tool."
  • "We are using the free version of Katalon Studio at this point."
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  • "OpenText UFT Digital Lab's pricing is average, and I rate it a five out of ten."
  • "The product could be more affordable."
  • "While the pricing may seem relatively high, when compared to competitors, it often falls in line or can even be more cost-effective."
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    Questions from the Community
    Top Answer:It is a good tool and provides all the essential features for our business requirements.
    Top Answer:The product is affordable. It has an average and competitive pricing compared to other vendors.
    Top Answer:Katalon Studio's pricing is expensive.
    Top Answer:There are numerous valuable features such as automation, the ones that facilitate importing and synchronization capabilities between our platform, Jira, and Azure DevOps.
    Top Answer:I believe there's always room for improvement in various aspects. For the most part, the key challenge is ensuring that customers fully utilize the product as intended and adopt the appropriate… more »
    Top Answer:There are various use cases, each tailored to the specific needs of our customers. When we consider Application Lifecycle Management (ALM), the use case significantly differs from Unified Functional… more »
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    Also Known As
    Micro Focus UFT Digital Lab, Micro Focus UFT Mobile, Mobile Center, Micro Focus Mobile Center, HPE Mobile Center
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    Overview

    Katalon Studio is a regression testing tool that enables you to go low-code, boost productivity, and ease scalability. It is suitable for all platforms and operating systems, regardless of application complexity. The software is built on top of the open-source automation frameworks Selenium and Appium, with a specialized IDE interface for web, API, mobile, and desktop application testing. As a robust automation tool, Katalon Studio lets you run automated tests of UI elements, including pop-ups, iFrames, and wait time. The solution is ideal for both large and small organizations.

    Katalon Studio Features

    Katalon Studio has many valuable key features. Some of the most useful ones include:

    • Object spying
    • Record and playback
    • Content assist utilities
    • Advanced debugger
    • Reusable test artifacts
    • Fast scripting with keyword-driven testing
    • BDD convention supported
    • Flexible test listener
    • Extensive data-driven testing
    • Self-healing
    • Test scheduling and parallel execution
    • Native CI/CD integrations

    Katalon Studio Benefits

    There are many benefits to implementing Katalon Studio. Some of the biggest advantages the solution offers include:

    • Versatile abilities: The solution enables you to identify, capture, and store all on-screen objects. Additionally, you can view every single property, method, field, and event in detail. You can create tests twice as fast with low-code options, recycle recorded artifacts, and also work from any steps on active browsers.
    • Built-in project templates: Katalon Studio’s ready-made test scenarios, keywords, and object repositories allow you to get started quickly.
    • One place for end-to-end testing: With the solution, you can combine all of your activities for web UI and API testing in one single project.
    • Flexible test design options: Katalon Studio is equipped with manual and scripting modes for both beginners and advanced users.
    • Broad data support: The solution supports multiple data sources (XLS, CSV) and databases with effective parameterization to maximize test coverage.
    • Smart runtime engine: Because of its smart runtime engine, Katalon Studio can streamline test execution and lower maintenance efforts.

    Reviews from Real Users

    Katalon Studio is a solution that stands out when compared to many of its competitors. Some of its major advantages are that it has a valuable record and playback feature, is user friendly, and has fantastic integration capabilities.

    Khurram K., Head of SQA, Project Manager at Vroozi, says, "The best thing about the solution is that there is a record and playback functionality. The solution allows for specific object files [and it] has great multi-parallel languages that work in the facilities here.”

    Another PeerSpot user expresses the multiple benefits the solution provides for him exclaiming, “I'd describe it as extremely user-friendly. There's a lot of information that is readily available on the internet, and therefore it's easy to learn about the product itself. The scalability of the product is good. The solution was quite stable throughout the time I used it. We found the installation process to be quite simple. There is also very helpful online documentation that can help you if you ever get stuck during the implementation process itself,” comments a Senior Quality Assurance Analyst at an educational organization.

    Tinnaphan W., Professional Services Manager at a non-profit, talks about the Katalon Studio’s advantages. He mentions, “The solution has very good integration capabilities overall. The client has an extremely stable testing framework, and therefore they rely on Katalon to get the results. The reporting is very good.”

    Our enterprise-level solution is a complete, centralized lab of real mobile devices and emulators. With remote access, developers and testers can develop, debug, test, monitor, and optimize mobile apps from anywhere.
    Sample Customers
    Coca-Cola Tesla Black Board TaTa Consultancy Services Sony
    Bci, BPER Services, Die Mobiliar, Harvard Pilgrim Healthcare, HPE, Independent Health, Shanghai OnStar Telematics, Pick n Pay, UCB
    Top Industries
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    Computer Software Company30%
    Financial Services Firm15%
    Non Tech Company10%
    Transportation Company5%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Educational Organization28%
    Computer Software Company15%
    Financial Services Firm9%
    Manufacturing Company6%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Financial Services Firm19%
    Computer Software Company19%
    Energy/Utilities Company8%
    Retailer7%
    Company Size
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    Small Business43%
    Midsize Enterprise21%
    Large Enterprise36%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business17%
    Midsize Enterprise35%
    Large Enterprise47%
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business25%
    Midsize Enterprise13%
    Large Enterprise63%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business11%
    Midsize Enterprise12%
    Large Enterprise77%
    Buyer's Guide
    Katalon Studio vs. OpenText UFT Digital Lab
    July 2020
    Find out what your peers are saying about Katalon Studio vs. OpenText UFT Digital Lab and other solutions. Updated: July 2020.
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    Katalon Studio is ranked 4th in Regression Testing Tools with 40 reviews while OpenText UFT Digital Lab is ranked 6th in Mobile App Testing Tools with 15 reviews. Katalon Studio is rated 7.8, while OpenText UFT Digital Lab is rated 7.4. The top reviewer of Katalon Studio writes "Useful multiple technology platform, scalable, but usability could improve". On the other hand, the top reviewer of OpenText UFT Digital Lab writes "Robust solution for application lifecycle management with numerous valuable features". Katalon Studio is most compared with Tricentis Tosca, Postman, OpenText UFT One, Appium and Testim, whereas OpenText UFT Digital Lab is most compared with OpenText UFT One, Appium, AWS Device Farm, Perfecto and Sauce Labs. See our Katalon Studio vs. OpenText UFT Digital Lab report.

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