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

See alternatives to Katalon, or compare against the next-ranked entry: Katalon vs Testsigma.

Source: Top 11 The 11 Best API Testing Tools (2026), verified July 14, 2026 — no paid placement.