Compare Chrome extensions: Selenium IDE vs Katalon Recorder (Selenium tests generator)

Stats Selenium IDE Selenium IDE Katalon Recorder (Selenium tests generator) Katalon Recorder (Selenium tests generator)
User count 800,000+ 100,000+
Average rating 3.40 4.25
Rating count 261 256
Last updated 2021-12-08 2024-04-23
Size 4.15M 6.07M
Version 3.17.2 6.0.1
Short description
Selenium Record and Playback tool for ease of getting acquainted with Selenium WebDriver. Selenium IDE alternative to record and export Selenium scripts. With reports & screenshots. Fast & open-source.
Full summary

The new Selenium IDE is designed to record your interactions with websites to help you generate and maintain site automation, tests, and remove the need to manually step through repetitive takes. Features include:

  • Recording and playing back tests on Firefox and Chrome.
  • Organizing tests into suites for easy management.
  • Saving and loading scripts, for later playback.
  • Support for Selenium 3.

Automate web testing and manual tasks effortlessly from your browser - no coding needed.

Katalon Recorder is the ultimate tool for your test automation requirements, offering a seamless and rapid approach to web testing and automation. If you’re transitioning from Selenium IDE or seeking a web automation tool that's easy to learn and use, Katalon Recorder is your go-to solution. Here’s why:

Katalon Recorder Is All About Speed:

  • Low learning curve - Quick to learn and use, offering fast time-to-value. Ideal for users at any skill level.

  • Out-of-the-box Solution - No extra installation or configuration required. Simply click record and start testing.

  • Community Support - Extensive support through forums, documentation, and courses.

Robust Features for Comprehensive Testing

  • Advanced Conditional Commands: Supports if...else, while loops, and testing file input controls.
See more