Who comes out ahead
Based only on the facts in our directory. The right pick still depends on the job you need done.
Lower starting price
Not comparable
Not comparable: Katalon does not list a price
Free plan
CypressOnly Cypress has one
Higher rating
Cypress4.4 against 3.8
Same job?
Yes
Both are Coding tools
Side by side
| Compared on | Cypress |  Katalon |
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| Our rating | 4.4Better | 3.8 |
| Starts at | $67/mo | Not listed |
| Free plan | YesBetter | No |
| Category | Coding | Coding |
| Plans | From $67/mo | See pricing |
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| Company | Cypress.io | Katalon |
Prices come from each vendor's pricing page, last checked 20261005. Check the vendor before you buy.
FAQ
Questions people ask
Is Cypress better than Katalon?
In our reviews Cypress scores 4.4 and Katalon scores 3.8. The better pick depends on the job. Cypress: JavaScript end-to-end and component testing framework with a free open-source app and a paid Cypress Cloud that adds AI test generation from natural-language prompts, self-healing tests and AI insights on failures. Katalon: Six named AI agents span the testing lifecycle - from a Requirement Analyzer that flags ambiguities to a Root Cause Analyzer that recommends fixes, on "One Agentic Platform.".
Which is cheaper, Cypress or Katalon?
Cypress: from $67/mo. Katalon: see pricing.
Do Cypress and Katalon have free plans?
Only Cypress has a free plan.
