A detailed comparison of Katalon and Playwright to help you choose the right tool for your needs.
All-in-one test automation platform for web, API, mobile, and desktop.
Cross-browser automation library for testing web applications across Chrome, Firefox, and Safari.
| Plan | Katalon | Playwright |
|---|---|---|
| Free Tier | ✓ Free edition available | ✓ Open source |
| Lowest Paid | $175/mo | Free |
| Enterprise | Custom pricing | Free |
| Feature | Katalon | Playwright |
|---|---|---|
| Web Testing | ✓ | — |
| API Testing | ✓ | — |
| Mobile Testing | ✓ | — |
| Desktop Testing | ✓ | — |
| Low-Code Editor | ✓ | — |
| TestOps Dashboard | ✓ | — |
| Cross-browser testing | — | ✓ |
| Mobile testing | — | ✓ |
| API testing | — | ✓ |
| Visual comparisons | — | ✓ |
| Open Source | ✗ | ✓ |
| Rating | ⭐ 4.2 | ⭐ 4.7 |
Choose Katalon if: You need qa teams needing multi-platform test automation. Katalon excels with its all-in-one platform and low-code friendly.
Choose Playwright if: You need cross-browser testing and automation with modern features. Playwright stands out with its multi-browser support and fast and reliable.
Best free option: Both Katalon and Playwright offer free tiers. Katalon offers "Free edition available" while Playwright offers "Open source".
It depends on your needs. Katalon is better for qa teams needing multi-platform test automation, while Playwright is better for cross-browser testing and automation with modern features. Both are excellent tools rated 4.2 and 4.7 respectively.
Katalon starts at $175/mo while Playwright starts at Free. Both offer free tiers.
Most tools offer import/export features to help you migrate. We recommend trying Playwright's free tier before fully committing to a switch.
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