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Katalon Studio Free version does support offline activation. Currently, offline activation is a premium feature exclusive to paid Katalon Studio Enterprise (KSE) annual subscriptions. Katalon Community Key Feature Limitations for Free Users Online Mandate

A common misconception is that the version can be activated offline. According to official documentation , offline activation is only available for Katalon Studio Enterprise (KSE) and Katalon Runtime Engine (KRE) annual node-locked licenses.