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Why scaling with BrowserStack gets tricky

Testers love the range of devices that BrowserStack provides.
But when it's time to scale test automation, a few friction points show up.

Testing feels siloed

Each application needs a different solution and you'll end up lacking a unified view of quality across all your applications.

You have to bring your own framework

BrowserStack gives you the stage for running automated tests, but you bring your own framework, scripts, test data, introducing a significant overhead.

Reports don't tell the whole story

You'll have to guess what went wrong. Logs and screenshots help, but deeper insights need 3rd-party tools or custom dashboards.

BrowserStack vs. Katalon: Key differences

See if you are ready to level up to a full end-to-end platform
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Test automation capabilities
Supported platforms Web, mobile-web Web, mobile (native, Hybrid), API, desktop (Windows)
Scripting languages Javascript Groovy, Java
Test recording Record-and-playback Record-and-playback with debugging
Data-driven testing Yes, using CSV files Yes, with various data source support
Keyword-driven testing
AI capabilities Self-healing tests and test data generation Automated test generation, self-healing tests, code explanation, smart-waits, etc.
Cloud-based testing infrastructure
Browser/device coverage Extensive catalogue Common desktop browsers, real mobile devices
Live testing
Scalability Support for parallel testing on private devices, cloud grid, and real devices. Supports parallel testing on real devices, private mobile devices, and scalable cloud infrastructure.
CI/CD integration Seamless integration with a wide range of CI/CD tools Seamless integration with a wide range of CI/CD tools
Test management and analytics
Test management One view for manual and automated test cases. One view for manual and automated test cases.
Test scheduling Primarily via CI/CD or framework. Comprehensive scheduling capabilities via Katalon Runtime Engine, TestCloud, and CI/CD.
Execution monitoring
Report generation HTML, CSV, PDF, JUnit, Email reports with video options Supports detailed reports and email reports
ALM tool integration Seamless integration with a wide range of ALM tools Seamless integration with a wide range of ALM tools
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G2 Ratings Comparison
BrowserStack
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Product Direction
83%
94%
Ease of Use
89%
90%
Ease of Admin
88%
88%
Customization
82%
87%
Test History
86%
90%
Test Variety
85%
88%
Test Feedback
86%
88%
Thoroughness
85%
87%
Organization
85%
87%
Likely to Recommend (NPS)
89%
89%

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High Performer | Summer 2025 Regional Leader | Enterprise | Summer 2025 Asia Pacific e618f212fe545e6ac5e0f495fc0a4cf0
What do you like best about Katalon?
During an internal course we were able to quickly make it work and have 10 users internally split worldwide script their first Web UI automated scenario with no technical issue or limitation like third party software install / library install / machine configuration... Katalon still provides a free unlimited version of their studio, with less feature than paying version of course, but it's a clear advantage compared to competition where often only full version 30 days trial are proposed which can be complicated for demo / training / PoC etc...
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