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We performed a comparison between Apache JMeter and Oracle Application Testing Suite based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two Performance Testing Tools solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.
To learn more, read our detailed Apache JMeter vs. Oracle Application Testing Suite Report (Updated: May 2024).
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Pros
"Apache JMeter is quite flexible.""JMeter is user-friendly, and that's a notable advantage of JVTech. It's straightforward and easy to use, unlike some other load testing tools, making it very easy to understand.""JMeter is basically the art of the entire performance testing process.""The new version of the solution is stable.""We really appreciate that the solution comes with a live community, which continuously provided plugins and support protocols.""The features that I appreciate are quite basic. It is easy to ramp up the threads and start calling the application. A lot of connectors can already be found within Apache JMeter, but we are not using the entire set because the integration between the customers and platform is based on HTTP. We are just going to produce lots of HTTP sequences.""The most valuable feature in JMeter is the Thread Group, which helps us to see whether the performance is good.""The most valuable feature for us is the available information on the forums and to be able to discuss and get answers from the people that are involved in using this tool."

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"The solution is scalable.""User friendly UI / Tree view to work with adding steps.""Has good automation and load-testing capabilities.""The most valuable features are functional testing and the central repository that contains various scripts.""OpenScript has many features that make it useful, including the ability to record and playback.""The graphics are very intuitive and it's very easy to get scale of development.""We find the front-end interface of this solution to be very user-friendly, meaning easy navigation even for novice users.""Oracle Application Testing Suite's most valuable feature is it works very smoothly with all Oracle Java-based applications."

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Cons
"The only thing is the learning curve. It's high.""There are certain things like we can't merge custom metrics into the JMeter reports. We're limited to JMeter metrics, and other server metrics can't be integrated with JMeter dashboard. This forces us to rely on another tool.""They should improve the solution on its UI front.""Apache JMeter could be a more user-friendly product from the end user's perspective.""The solution needs more metrics for reporting.""The UI of the solution needs to be better. The UI takes up a lot of our bandwidth.""The tool should be made a bit more robust, and better support should be made available.""We would like some reporting and analysis tools to be added to this solution."

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"Lacks patches for new OS systems and doesn't work on a Mac.""Licensing policies could be more intuitive.""It needs to be compatible with all browsers.""I have faced issues with some indexing items.""We would like to see the instruction documentation made into video or audio formats, to help new users get used to the modules.""To provide test automation support for other products like SAP, Windows and Java Applications when it comes to Functional Test Automation testing.""If there's a feature we want in OATS that's missing and we report that to Oracle, it takes a long time.""The pathfinding at times is slow when we are using it. The tool's performance can be improved."

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Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "Free"
  • "I switched to Apache because it is free. Other tools are much too expensive and can cost up to $50,000 a year if you are looking at commercial options."
  • "This is an open-source solution, and there are no fees."
  • "This is an open-source product."
  • "I was using the free version of the software."
  • "In terms of open-source adoption, it is completely free."
  • "We are using the free version, and if required, we can easily switch to the other version."
  • "When comparing the price with Load Runner, and if the cost is an issue then JMeter is a better choice"
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  • "ORACLE is giving at a very competitive rates to all its customers, and its a simple licensing process."
  • "There are no costs in addition to the standard licensing fees."
  • "The price of the Oracle Application Testing Suite is not expensive. It is less expensive than other solutions."
  • "Customers need to negotiate properly to get the tool at a lower price."
  • "The complete package, including load testing and performance analysis, has a licensing fee."
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    Overview

    Apache JMeter is an open-source Java application that tests load and functional behavior and performance in applications. Created initially to test web applications, it has expanded its functionality to test other functions. For instance, you can test a server to see how efficiently it works and how many user requests can be handled simultaneously.

    You can use JMeter to test functional performance and regression tests on different technologies. This Java desktop application has an easy-to-use graphical interface which uses the Swing graphical API. You can run JMeter on any environment that accepts a Java virtual machine, such as Windows, Linux, and Mac.

    What protocols does JMeter support?

    • Web - HTTP, HTTPS
    • Web services - SOAP/XML-RPC
    • Email service - POP3, IMAP, SMTP
    • FTP service
    • Database via JDBC drivers
    • LDAP
    • Native commands or shell scripts
    • TCP
    • Java objects

    How does JMeter work?

    JMeter sends requests to a target server by simulating a group of user requests. Then it collects and calculates statistics on the performance of the target. This target can be a server or an application.

    You can test the performance of static resources, such as JavaScript or HTML, and dynamic resources, such as JSP, Servlets, and AJAX. It is also helpful to determine how many concurrent users your website can handle.

    There are two main tests you can carry out with JMeter: load test and stress test. The load test models expected usage of a server by simulating multiple users accessing the web server simultaneously. The stress testing aims to find the maximum load capacity of the server or application.

    Apache JMeter Key Features

    • JMeter enables fast test plan recording, building, and debugging via a featured test IDE (integrated development environment).
    • Command-line mode allows carrying out load tests from any OS compatible with Java.
    • JMeter can extract data from most popular response formats, such as HTML, JSON, XML.
    • JMeter is entirely portable.
    • A multithreading framework allows you to simultaneously test multiple samplings and separate thread groups.
    • Thanks to the caching feature, you can conduct offline analysis or replay test results.

    Apache JMeter Benefits

    • As open-source software, it is freely available and continuously improved.
    • The setup is user-friendly, and no installation is needed.
    • The GUI (graphic user interface) is intuitive and easy to use.
    • You can write your own tests and use the visualization plugins to extend the testing.
    • It is a platform-agnostic tool. For example, JMeter can work with Linux by clicking on the JMeter shell script. On Windows, you can call up JMeter by starting the jmeter.bat file.
    • Since the test plans are stored in XML format, you can generate a test plan using any text editor.
    • You can simulate a heavy load on a server, a group of servers, a network, or an object. Use JMeter to test an application or server's strength and performance under different load types.

    The JMeter extensible core has numerous benefits:

    • Unlimited testing capabilities via pluggable samplers.
    • You can choose multiple load statistics with pluggable timers.
    • Visualization plugins and data analysis enable customization.
    • Continuous integration via third-party open-source libraries (Maven, Gradle, and Jenkins).

    Reviews from Real Users

    Stephen B., I.T. Architect, Analyst, and Developer at an educational organization, says, "The scripting ability is most valuable. It is easy to use. There is a UI, and you can go in there and figure those things out. After you've got a good set of tests, you basically have a scripted document that you can grab and execute in a pipeline. It is pretty quick to set up, and you can scale it and version control it."

    "I like the fact that JMeter integrates well with other tools," adds the Founder and Principal Consultant at a tech services company.

    A Quality Engineering Delivery Leader at a financial services firm says, “The performance of the solution is excellent. They have designed the product so that it is very easy to configure. You can basically do anything you like with the product. It's not very restrictive. We like the fact that the technology is open-source.”

    Application Testing Suite is a comprehensive, integrated testing solution that ensures the quality, scalability, and availability of your Web applications, Web Services, packaged Oracle Applications and Oracle databases.
    Sample Customers
    AOL, Orbitz, Innopath Software, PrepMe, Sapient, Corporate Express Australia, CSIRO, Ephibian, Talis, DATACOM, ALALOOP, eFusion, Panter, Sourcepole, University of Western Cape
    Comic Relief UK, The Forestry Commission, TAFE SA, Silentnight Group, Victorian Department of Primary Industries
    Top Industries
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    Computer Software Company38%
    Financial Services Firm30%
    Energy/Utilities Company4%
    Renewables & Environment Company4%
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    Financial Services Firm18%
    Computer Software Company17%
    Manufacturing Company8%
    Government6%
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    Computer Software Company13%
    Manufacturing Company12%
    Financial Services Firm11%
    Government11%
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    Small Business25%
    Midsize Enterprise24%
    Large Enterprise52%
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    Small Business16%
    Midsize Enterprise14%
    Large Enterprise70%
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    Small Business40%
    Midsize Enterprise8%
    Large Enterprise52%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business16%
    Midsize Enterprise10%
    Large Enterprise74%
    Buyer's Guide
    Apache JMeter vs. Oracle Application Testing Suite
    May 2024
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    Apache JMeter is ranked 1st in Performance Testing Tools with 82 reviews while Oracle Application Testing Suite is ranked 9th in Performance Testing Tools with 24 reviews. Apache JMeter is rated 7.8, while Oracle Application Testing Suite is rated 7.8. The top reviewer of Apache JMeter writes "It's a free tool with a vast knowledge base, but the reporting is lackluster, and it has a steep learning curve". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Oracle Application Testing Suite writes "Requires little maintenance, is stable, and easy to deploy". Apache JMeter is most compared with BlazeMeter, Postman, Tricentis NeoLoad, Katalon Studio and OpenText LoadRunner Professional, whereas Oracle Application Testing Suite is most compared with Tricentis Tosca, OpenText UFT One, Katalon Studio, OpenText LoadRunner Cloud and OpenText LoadRunner Professional. See our Apache JMeter vs. Oracle Application Testing Suite report.

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