Katalon review
One platform for API, web, and mobile test automation.
Top 11 rank
#6 of 11
Score
8/9.4
Pricing
$$$ (Free tier, paid from ~$175/user/mo)
HQ
Atlanta, USA
Verdict
Katalon is the best fit for QA teams that want API, web, and mobile tests under one roof, letting a tester chain a UI flow and an API check in a single scenario.
What customers praise
The low-code recorder lets non-programmer QA staff build API regression suites, and the same license covers UI automation.
What customers criticise
Per-seat pricing climbs quickly for advanced tiers, and developers who prefer code-first workflows may find the platform heavier than a lean client.
Best for
QA teams that want API testing in the same platform as their web and mobile UI automation, with a low-code option for non-coders.
At a glance
- Integrations: Jira, Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, Slack
- Compliance: SOC 2, GDPR
- Regions served: Global SaaS
- Typical onboarding: 3 days
- Free tier: yes
Red flags
Public risk signals as of July 2026: none. No material public risk signals as of 2026-07-14. See the full red-flag report.
Alternatives
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Source: Top 11 The 11 Best API Testing Tools (2026), verified July 14, 2026 — no paid placement.