karate
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Frequently asked questions
Is karate free to use?
Yes — karate is free, with no paid tier required to get started.
Is karate good? What's its rating?
karate scores 3.8 out of 5 on our rating metric, versus a Testing Frameworks category average of 3.8.
How many people use karate?
karate has roughly 9.0K users/stars tracked, compared to a category average of 15.4K.
When was karate founded?
karate was founded in 2017, making it 9 years old.
Is karate growing?
Yes — usage is up roughly 1712% over the past 4 years.
Key stats
What the data shows
Karate carries no subscription fee, making it a $0 entry point into testing frameworks.
karate is decently rated, with a mixed track record, scoring 3.8 out of 5 on our rating metric.
Over the period tracked, karate has seen a sharp upward trajectory, up about 1712% over 4 years.
karate trails the testing frameworks average on every metric we track (0 of 3).
with roots going back to 2017, karate is a long-tenured option in this category.
karate compared to the field
| Feature | karate | Testing Frameworks average |
|---|---|---|
| GitHub Stars | 9,004 | 15,367 |
| Forks | 2,048 | n/a |
| Popularity score | 3.8 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 |
Usage over time
Strengths & watch-outs
Strengths
- Free to use, with no paid tier required to get started.
Watch-outs
- GitHub Stars trails the category average: 9,004 vs. 15,367.
- Falls short on popularity score — 3.8 / 5 against a category average of 3.8 / 5.
- Growing fast enough that current figures may shift quickly — verify before relying on them.
Ready to see karate for yourself?
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