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Karate

Combines API, UI, performance testing.

Technical Profile & Specs

verified 2026-11-04

Cost
$0 / forever (Open Source)
License
cm0zfi6as00pd94snuk3byy9o
Hosting Model
Self-host (your server)
Platforms
webself-hosteddocker to self-host
Installation
Clone https://github.com/karatelabs/karate or deploy with Docker Compose
Operational Setup
Deploy via Docker or binary release from GitHub and configure environment variables.
Where Your Data Lives
All application data and configuration live on your own server or local database.
The Catch / Trade-off
Requires self-hosting setup, updates, and server maintenance compared to managed Postman.

Replaces 1 paid app

up to $14/mo ($168/yr) in subscriptions

Karate FAQ

Common questions

Is Karate free and open source?+

Karate is an open-source tool licensed under cm0zfi6as00pd94snuk3byy9o that runs on self-host. Combines API, UI, performance testing.

What paid software does Karate replace?+

Karate serves as a free replacement for 1 paid SaaS application: Postman, saving up to $14/month ($168/year) in subscription bills.

How do you install and set up Karate?+

Installation: Clone https://github.com/karatelabs/karate or deploy with Docker Compose. Setup notes: Deploy via Docker or binary release from GitHub and configure environment variables.

What is the catch or trade-off with Karate?+

Requires self-hosting setup, updates, and server maintenance compared to managed Postman.