Introduction: Why This Katalon Review Matters in 2026 Test automation in 2026 looks very different from the Selenium-dominated world of the last decade. QA teams are now juggling faster releases, AI-driven features, flaky UIs, API-first systems, and executives asking a single uncomfortable question: Why does automation still cost so much to maintain? Katalon Studio positions itself neatly in this tension. It promises Selenium power without Selenium pain, enterprise governance without building everything yourself, and faster onboarding for teams that cannot afford six-month framework rewrites. But is Katalon Studio truly a Selenium alternative , or is it better understood as a Selenium-based accelerator ? This Katalon Studio Review (2026) answers that question with a practical lens. No marketing gloss. No beginner fluff. Just real-world guidance for QA Engineers, Automation Leads, Test Managers, and CTOs evaluating their test stack. What Is Katalon Studio? Katalon Studio is an all-in-on...