Katalon vs SoapUI:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, SoapUI had more branded searches than Katalon among API testing tools worldwide. SoapUI had about 27,200 branded searches, while Katalon had 12,100. SoapUI made up 11.6% of all API testing tool searches we track, and Katalon accounted for 5.2%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about API testing tools, SoapUI appeared in four of the five answers and Katalon in two. SoapUI was mentioned before Katalon in three out of four answers that named either.
Who do people search for more?
SoapUI, about 2 searches for every 1 for Katalon
Who does AI mention more?
SoapUI, mentioned in 4 of 5 answers, Katalon in 2
Who does AI recommend more?
SoapUI, named ahead of Katalon in 3 of 4 answers
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Top API testing tools in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, SoapUI was mentioned in four out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in both Google AI Overviews. Katalon was mentioned in two out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. SoapUI was listed before Katalon in three out of four answers that named either.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Postman1st
Bruno2nd
Karate3rd- SoapUI4th
Insomnia5th
Playwright6th
Katalon7th
k68th
Hoppscotch9th
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- Postman5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- SoapUI4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Bruno4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Karate4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- k63 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Playwright2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Katalon2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Insomnia2 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Hoppscotch1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about API testing tools
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which API testing tool should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best API testing tools?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best API testing tool for qa teams?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“api testing tools”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“api test software”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 20, 2026.
Is Katalon or SoapUI more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Katalon and SoapUI by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all nine API testing tools we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for SoapUI, Katalon. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | k6 | Playwright | SoapUI | Postman | Bruno | Katalon | Insomnia | Karate | Hoppscotch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 26.3% | 15.4% | 18.3% | 13.2% | 9.3% | 6.7% | 8.9% | 1.3% | 0.77% |
| Nov 2025 | 29.9% | 17.9% | 17% | 13.2% | 7% | 6.2% | 6.9% | 1.4% | 0.71% |
| Dec 2025 | 28.5% | 19.2% | 16.2% | 13.3% | 8.1% | 5.9% | 6.7% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Jan 2026 | 30% | 20.6% | 13.9% | 11.9% | 8.6% | 6.2% | 6.7% | 1.2% | 0.87% |
| Feb 2026 | 29.9% | 19.4% | 13.9% | 13.2% | 10.5% | 5.1% | 5.7% | 1.4% | 0.89% |
| Mar 2026 | 27.4% | 18.5% | 15.3% | 11.9% | 11.6% | 5.6% | 7.4% | 1.3% | 1% |
| Apr 2026 | 29.3% | 20.1% | 13.6% | 13% | 10.3% | 6.1% | 5.5% | 1.1% | 0.89% |
| May 2026 | 31.1% | 19.2% | 14.4% | 11.2% | 11.2% | 5.3% | 5.6% | 1.1% | 0.8% |
| Jun 2026 | 31.3% | 21.7% | 14.3% | 11.6% | 9.1% | 5.2% | 4.8% | 1.2% | 0.91% |
| Jul 2026 | 32.6% | 19.9% | 12.2% | 12% | 11.6% | 4.4% | 5.1% | 1.2% | 0.93% |
| Aug 2026 | 33.1% | 22.1% | 12.4% | 11.8% | 9.6% | 4.5% | 4.3% | 1.1% | 1.1% |
| Sep 2026 | 37.5% | 21% | 11.6% | 9.8% | 9% | 5.2% | 3.9% | 0.99% | 0.91% |
How has the Katalon and SoapUI comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- SoapUI was ahead of Katalon in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Katalon’s share of searches among API testing tools worldwide moved from 6.7% to 5.2%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 18.1K to 12.1K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, SoapUI’s share of searches among API testing tools worldwide moved from 18.3% to 11.6%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 49.6K to 27.2K.
How did search popularity change for API testing tools worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Katalon gained share of searches among API testing tools worldwide, from 4.5% to 5.2%.
In September 2026, SoapUI lost share of searches among API testing tools worldwide, from 12.4% to 11.6%.
How are branded searches counted?
5 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Katalon’s and SoapUI’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
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