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GetApp provides users in South Africa with the most detailed information on software tools, prices and features. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/getapp/og_logo-94fd2a03a6c7a0e54fc0c9e21a1c0ce9.png title: Karate Labs Reviews, Prices & Ratings | GetApp South Africa 2026 --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [API Platforms](/directory/559/api-management/software) > [Karate Labs](/software/2067405/karate-labs) # Karate Labs Canonical: https://www.getapp.za.com/software/2067405/karate-labs Page: 1 / 2\ Next: [Next page](https://www.getapp.za.com/software/2067405/karate-labs?page=2) > Karate is an open-source unified test automation platform combining API testing, API performance testing, API mocks \& UI testing.1 million monthly downloads, use by 415+ companies including 42 of the Fortune 500, are a testimony of Karate removing friction from the developer experience (DX). > > Verdict: Rated **4.8/5** by 14 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Overview ### Key benefits of Karate Labs Karate was created by a developer - keeping Developer Experience first and foremost. We made test-scripts simpler, more readable, and more maintainable by relying on an innovative DSL (Domain Specific Language), JSON support and JavaScript engine. Karate is the only open-source tool to combine API test-automation, mocks, performance-testing and even UI automation into a single, unified framework. The syntax is language-neutral, and easy for even non-programmers. Assertions and HTML reports are built-in, and you can run tests in parallel for speed. There’s also a cross-platform stand-alone executable for teams not comfortable with Java. You don’t have to compile code. Just write tests in a simple, readable syntax - carefully designed for HTTP, JSON, GraphQL and XML. And you can mix API and UI test-automation within the same test script. A Java API also exists for those who prefer to programmatically integrate Karate’s rich automation and data-assertion capabilities. Top Differentiators: - API Assertions : Low-Code schema matching - End-user workflows : Designed to chain API calls \& user actions - Data Driven Testing : Loop with ease and even use CSV files - Parallel Execution : ~10 times faster than single-threaded - Java Interop : Test DB calls, async, gRPC, Kafka, and more - Re-use Karate API tests as PERFORMANCE Tests. Save time instead of re-writing tests in a 2nd tool - Easy for non-programmers. API Performance Testing: - Re-use API tests : Save time by re-using functional tests as-is - Rich reports : Detailed HTML powered by Gatling - CI / CD Friendly : Enable continuous performance testing - Runtime Options : Support via Maven or Gradle - Java Interop : Any Java integration can be perf-tested - Payload Assertions : Confidence that server-responses are accurate - Simple Setup : Easy to add to existing API testing project Karate for API Mocks: API mocks enable your team to move ahead without being constrained by the lack of test-environments. You can even have front-end teams work in parallel using mocks, while ensuring that the server-side teams are using the same contract. Karate’s unique value proposition of having API tests and mocks in the same framework using the same syntax, gives you a competitive advantage when it comes to delivering value in the API economy. - Self-hosted : 100% local, no data in the cloud - Dynamic Responses : handle state, simulate complex behaviour - Git friendly : Share and collaborate using plain text - Parallel requests : Thread-safe, even support performance tests - Life-cycle API : Embed in unit-tests or command-line - Easy Install : get started in minutes - Simple syntax : No programming experience needed Karate for UI Testing: Karate’s standards compliant web-browser automation framework takes the pain out of UI automation and brings the fun back into your testing. With a simple, carefully designed syntax that solves the challenges of flaky tests and waiting for elements to appear – Karate has been embraced by teams across the world. Built upon the rock-solid foundation famous for API testing, Karate for UI automation has capabilities built-in such as assertions, tagging, comprehensive HTML reports and being able to run tests in parallel. You can mix and match API testing and UI testing within the same test flow and more effectively test your architecture. Get started in minutes using the IDE plugins and no programming experience is required. Key Differentiators: - Standards Support : W3C WebDriver, Chrome DevTools - Cross Browser : Switch between browsers with just config - Stable Tests : Wait for elements, powerful API - Parallel Execution : Use Docker or cloud- based grids - Visual Testing : Self-hosted, local and low-latency - Assertions and Reports : Built-in along with tags, config and env. switching - Hybrid Testing : API and UI testing within same test ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.8/5** | 14 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.9/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support | 4.8/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.8/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.6/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 100% | (10/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: Karate Labs ## Commercial Context - **Pricing model**: Flat Rate (Free version available) (Free Trial) - **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1 000, 1 001–5 000, 5 001–10 000, 10 000+ - **Deployment & Platforms**: Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Linux (Desktop), Windows (On-Premise), Linux (On-Premise), Chromebook (Desktop) - **Supported Languages**: English - **Available Countries**: Argentina, Austria, Belarus, Belgium, Bolivia, Brazil, Bulgaria, Chile, Colombia, Croatia, Denmark, Ecuador, Falkland Islands, Finland, France, French Guiana, Germany, Greece, Guyana, Hungary and 20 more ## Features - API - Data Import/Export - Debugging - Graphical User Interface - Integrated Development Environment - Model-Based Testing - Performance Testing Tools - Quality Assurance - Real-Time Reporting - Reporting & Statistics - Supports Parallel Execution - Third-Party Integrations ## Integrations (5 total) - Apache Kafka - AutomatedService - FrameFlow - GitHub - Jenkins ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - FAQs/Forum - Knowledge Base - Phone Support - Chat ## Category - [API Platforms](https://www.getapp.za.com/directory/559/api-management/software) ## Related Categories - [API Platforms](https://www.getapp.za.com/directory/559/api-management/software) - [Automation Testing Tools](https://www.getapp.za.com/directory/389/testing/software) - [App Development Software](https://www.getapp.za.com/directory/370/application-development/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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This means cost effectiveness. > > **Cons**: I would like to see more mobile app support on Karate Labs so it doesn't focus only on API, UI. I like hybrid tests for more efficient software development time and mobile app developers can work closer with api developers to write End to End tests together using one testing framework. > > We had Karate Labs training workshops by \[sensitive content hidden\] to teach developers how to maximise the benefits of Karate. \[sensitive content hidden\] is very approachable and the Karate Open Source community is very active too. In fact, I see more and more developers outside my company become Karate converts. ----- ### "An Automation Tool Built by Testers for Testers" — 5.0/5 > **Adrian** | *16 May 2023* | Hospital & Health Care | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: The framework makes it possible for none technical people to learn automation and contribute to testing efforts as they go. It's a framework that was built not on buzzwords or industry trends, but on solid quality assurance fundamentals.It's the only framework I'm aware of that can bring unskilled and highly skilled QA automation folks together, without imposing rigid UI's, and without requiring in-depth knowledge of a programming language.Karate also has the best customer support of any open source framework I've used. Responses to questions are quick, and there is an openness to improve and enhance the framework that has led to many of it's best features. > > **Cons**: For more advanced users, having to be constrained by the DSL can be a bit difficult. Also the lack of a built in reporting tool that works across all major CI companies means you may have to write your own. If your a JS shop, I believe node support is still in the early stages. > > When I started using Karate I barely knew any programming. Seven years later I've landed jobs to work on advanced automation projects. I owe it to the great mentors I've had along the way, one of those being Karate. The product, the creators, and the community have helped make my career the success it is today. ----- ### "Karate Labs Product according to my experience" — 4.0/5 > **Mauricio** | *06 May 2024* | Computer Software | Recommendation rating: 7.0/10 > > **Pros**: It is easy to understand and the executions are quick and clean > > **Cons**: The price of the product, I know that the product needs a revenue to keep working, but the price can make that other testers may prefer using cheaper options > > Until now, very good, I only had a problem with the logs and my CI tool, but in general it is a good tool to automate API tests ----- ### "An absolute MUST in your test automation toolbox\!" — 5.0/5 > **Robert** | *17 July 2023* | Biotechnology | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: I've been using Karate for 4+ years now and it's been a great experience all around\! First off, the documentation is very comprehensive and includes great examples. As a low-code framework, it is relatively easy to adopt for programmers of all levels. Its VS Code plugin enhances development and debugging experience. One of my most favorite features is its support of variety of different types of testing - API, web UI, desktop UI, performance, etc. The framework comes with a highly detailed test execution report, which can be very handy for debugging. > > **Cons**: It's hard to think of any downsides of Karate, really. My only slight gripe that comes to mind has to do with error messages. Specifically those thrown by the JS engine, which can be ambiguous and sometimes hard to decipher. > > Karate has made it a whole lot easier to solve some very complex testing scenarios that involve initializing third-party components, setting up test data, running API tests, followed by web and desktop UI tests, sometimes even combining them within one feature file. It also greatly simplified the post-execution steps for capturing test runs for compliance purposes. I have onboarded several engineers to use Karate and observed their proficiency in the framework grow very rapidly. Karate is truly a breath of fresh air when it comes to often daunting and complex world of test automation\! ----- ### "Simple tests are easy, built-in features can be augmented with Java/JavaScript" — 5.0/5 > **Nathan** | *28 July 2023* | Computer Software | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: Karate is an excellent solution for API testing and works well for UI testing as well. I have used it with both Selenium and Playwright for browser automation. It has an extensive set of features with lots of useful capabilities built-in. When more advanced, custom capabilities are needed, the built-in functionality can be augmented using Java and/or JavaScript. We can easily make use of any available Java library and we can manipulate Java objects while debugging in a way which is not typical when working with Java. New code can be written and executed at runtime, while debugging, which makes for very quick development in a very productive, interactive workflow. The framework is very well documented. > > **Cons**: There are some aspects of working with Karate that take some getting used to. For instance, it is a bit odd at first for one scenario to call another scenario as if it were a function, but once you learn how it works, it is easy to work with. > > This solution is easy to teach to people without a lot of coding experience, but it is capable of being extended by those with a deeper skillset. Because Karate also uses Scenarios in Feature files, teams who are using a Cucumber framework can create Karate tests which live alongside legacy Cucumber tests, enabling a team to increase productivity by developing tests which are faster and more stable, while continuing to run their legacy tests. Both tests can exist side-by-side, in the same repository, so the team doesn't have to switch all at once. As Cucumber tests are rewritten in Karate, tags can be adjusted to coordinate which tests are run by which framework. ----- Page: 1 / 2\ Next: [Next page](https://www.getapp.za.com/software/2067405/karate-labs?page=2) ## Links - [View on GetApp](https://www.getapp.za.com/software/2067405/karate-labs) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | en | | | en-AE | | | en-AU | | | en-CA | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-NZ | | | en-SG | | | en-ZA | | ----- ## Structured Data