Katalon Pricing
Plans and cost breakdown for 2026
Free Tier Available
Katalon Studio free; Runtime Engine from ~$1,800/node/year (annual license)
by Katalon LLC · Testing
Is Katalon Worth It?
What You Get
- + User-friendly interface with codeless testing options
- + comprehensive cross-platform support
- + robust reporting and analytics
- + extensive CI/CD integrations
- + active community and documentation
What to Watch Out For
- - Can be resource-intensive on large test suites
- - learning curve for advanced features
- - limited customization in free version
- - occasional performance issues with complex workflows
Testing Pricing Comparison
| Tool | Pricing Model | Starting Price | Vendor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Katalon (this tool) | Freemium | Katalon Studio free; Runtime Engine from ~$1,800/node/year (annual license) | Katalon LLC |
| ACCELQ | Paid | Custom pricing; free trial available | ACCELQ |
| Applitools | Freemium | Free tier available; paid plans custom-priced (small teams roughly from $200/month) | Applitools |
| AskUI | Freemium | Free / Developer plan from ~€49/month; Agent Hub and Enterprise tiers (contact sales) | AskUI |
| Autify | Freemium | Free (Aximo, 2,000 one-time credits); Core $99/month, Team $450/month (annual) | Autify |
| BlinqIO | Freemium | Free Starter plan (create/execute up to 5 test cases) + 14-day trial; Pro $250/scenario; Enterprise custom (SSO) | BlinqIO |
| BrowserStack | Freemium | Free tier available, paid plans from $29/month | BrowserStack Inc. |
| Codacy | Freemium | Free for open source; paid Team plans from ~$18-21/user/month | Codacy |
| ContextQA | Enterprise | Contact for pricing (demo required, no card for pilot) | ContextQA |
| Cypress | Freemium | Test runner free (MIT); Cypress Cloud Starter free, Team $67/month billed annually at $799 | Cypress.io Inc. |
| FinalRun | Freemium | Free / open-source CLI; bring-your-own AI provider API key (you pay your model provider directly for token usage) | FinalRun |
Pricing FAQ
How much does Katalon cost?
Katalon uses a freemium pricing model. Plans start at Katalon Studio free; Runtime Engine from ~$1,800/node/year (annual license).
Does Katalon have a free plan?
Yes, Katalon offers a free tier with limited features. Paid plans start at Katalon Studio free; Runtime Engine from ~$1,800/node/year (annual license).
Is Katalon worth the price?
Katalon offers user-friendly interface with codeless testing options and comprehensive cross-platform support. However, consider that can be resource-intensive on large test suites. Compare with alternatives to find the best value for your needs.
What are cheaper alternatives to Katalon?
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