Katalon vs BugBug

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“With BugBug, we have successfully reduced test building time by an impressive 100%, saving an average of 60 minutes per day. This time-saving benefit enables our team to focus on other critical tasks and enhances overall productivity.”

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At a Glance: BugBug vs Katalon

OVERVIEW

	BugBug	Katalon
Price	Free plan + Paid plans	Per-user pricing, limited features on free/low-tier plans
Ease of Use	Very intuitive UI – no coding, no setup needed	Requires desktop installation and scripting for advanced use
Test Creation	Visual recorder with full control over steps	Codeless for basics, but scripting (Groovy) often needed
Test Maintenance	Easy to re-record or edit steps visually	Maintenance requires scripting and manual edits
Local Testing	Yes – run tests locally or in the cloud	Supported via Katalon Studio, but setup required
Flexibility	Less flexible than code-based tools	Full code-level control
Supported Browsers	Chromium-based only	Supports multiple browsers
Mobile Testing	Not supported	Supported (Android/iOS) via Katalon Studio
Collaboration	Unlimited users in all plans	Paid per user; limited sharing in free plan
Best For	Agile SaaS teams needing speed	Cross-browser testing, mobile testing with more complex scenarios

CONFIGURATION & SETTINGS

	BugBug	Katalon
Number of users	Unlimited on all plans	Per-user pricing (Premium & Enterprise)
Setup	No setup required, runs instantly in the browser	Requires desktop app + Katalon Studio installation
Multi-Tab Support	Yes	Limited – requires scripting or workaround
Internal Inbox for Email Testing Use the BugBug inbox feature for user registration and login tests. Generate a unique email address, receive the email with the verification link.	Built-in	Not supported out-of-the-box
Documentation	Yes	Yes
Customer support	Yes	Yes

TEST RECORDING & EDITION

	BugBug	Katalon
Codeless Test Creation	Yes	Available – but often generates script-heavy flows
Test Editing	Edit recorded tests visually	GUI builder + code editor mix – Groovy is often needed
Variables & Assertions	Built-in	Extensive, but scripting is often needed
Edit & Rewind Edit test steps in the middle of your test and start the execution from any given point, bypassing the need to wait for earlier steps to complete.	Modify & re-run from any step	No – must re-run test from start
Real cursor movement	Yes	No
Smart clicks & scroll You don't need to maintain scroll positions. BugBug intelligently scrolls to the right place. BugBug will try to find the right spot to click an element, even if it's partially covered.	Yes – auto-handles dynamic content	Manual waits and scripting required
Custom JavaScript	Yes – advanced flexibility	Yes – via scripting

TEST EXECUTION

	BugBug	Katalon
Test Runs To speed up your testing, BugBug gives you an unlimited number of test runs with your own browser.	Unlimited local and cloud test runs on all plans	Limited by plan
Execution Speed	Fast Chrome-based execution	Slower due to test engine & desktop app
Parallel Execution	Yes	Yes
Webhooks	Yes	Yes - Enterprise plan only
Test Runs History	Yes, detailed runs history	Yes – with advanced analytics on Enterprise
PDF Reports	Yes, built-in but simple	Not on lower-tier plans

TEST CASE MAINTENANCE

	BugBug	Katalon
Smart Selectors	Auto-detects and adjusts	Manual locator update is often needed
Test Debugging	Visual debugging with screenshots, logs, and rewind	Available – via studio & script logs
Fix test by re-recording	One-click re-record	Full re-record needed
Debug Mode	Execution control: pause, run next step, set breakpoints	Yes
Custom Selectors BugBug creates selectors automatically, but also gives you the possibility to create your own manual selectors.	Yes	Yes

INTEGRATIONS

	BugBug	Katalon
CI/CD Support	Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab, etc.	Yes – via Katalon CL
API Access	Yes	Yes
Zapier	Yes	No
Slack	Yes	Yes

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Why should you choose BugBug over Katalon?

REASON #1

Lightweight instant setup

Unlike Katalon's heavy desktop application with multiple components, BugBug runs entirely in the browser—just install the Chrome extension and start testing in minutes. No installations, no IDEs, no waiting.

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REASON #2

Truly codeless and visual

BugBug is fully codeless for non-technical users. Katalon's low-code approach still requires Groovy scripting for advanced steps. BugBug offers visual editing and smart clicks—no coding required.

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REASON #3

Transparent pricing without limits

Katalon charges per user and limits features based on your subscription level. BugBug offers unlimited test runs, projects, and users even on the free plan. Upgrade only when you need advanced execution or CI/CD—no surprises, no per-seat pricing.

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BugBug has allowed us to implement automated tests in a number of areas of our product, saving time and effort for the QA team and allowing us to have a base set of tests that can be run at any time.

Josh BentSoftware Tester at Zahara Software

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BugBug is super intuitive and lowers the barrier of becoming an end-to-end tester. It reduces development time and significantly lowers the cost of software testing.

— Wojciech, CEO at Davinci-Studio.com

In two days we managed to automate test cases that took us weeks to write up and execute using other software. It is easy to use, yet can still perform advanced testing should the tester want to.

— Panayiotis, Software Tester, ATM Marketing

Very good and fast support from the BugBug team. Have clear documentation which really helps you to get started. Features like scheduling test cases and getting results are perfect for our needs.

— Imalka, QA Engineer at Calcey.com

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