We performed a comparison between Apache JMeter and OpenText LoadRunner Professional 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."Apache JMeter is well-known and widely used among developers, particularly on popular developer forums. While it may not have the most user-friendly interface, it offers strong support through official manuals and various articles from companies providing load testing services. The tool is free, has a substantial community, and serves as a fundamental choice for testers, especially those new to performance testing. While other tools like K6 may be more developer-oriented, JMeter's affordability and accessibility make it suitable for those without extensive performance testing experience."
"We really appreciate that the solution comes with a live community, which continuously provided plugins and support protocols."
"The thread groups, samplers, and listeners, which are all determined by the script's requirements, are the most valuable features of this solution."
"It's very easy to install, and it's very easy to code and develop the script."
"It's easy to set up."
"The distributed load testing is very good with Apache JMeter."
"JMeter is a free tool with a large user population, which comes in handy because we have a vast knowledge base to tap into when needed. It's also easier to hire consultants who know JMeter."
"It is easy to set up."
"Stability-wise, I rate the solution a nine out of ten...Scalability-wise, I rate the solution a nine out of ten."
"I think that analytics is very good and that the analytics features are very powerful."
"The solution supports a lot of protocols."
"Paramterization and correlation are important features."
"The initial setup and installation of the software were very easy and straightforward."
"It is a good and stable tool."
"I am impressed with the tool's correlation function."
"Enables us to test most of the products and projects that we have across all the different technologies, without having to look at other tools."
"In terms of setup, it could be nicer, to be honest. Sometimes, I get a little bit lost."
"The solution could use some sort of educational features to offer tips and hints to help users navigate it better. They should improve the manuals and help files."
"In terms of platform support, they need to extend the support for backend platforms and more of the legacy types of platforms."
"Considering the kinds of tests we are performing here, where we launch several tests at the same time as a batch request, JMeter is not the best tool for the job. Those kinds of things could be done easily with other tools, like T6."
"Apache should have a graphic interface."
"The interface could be made more user-friendly."
"JMeter should be more stable. Every time there is a new release coming up, a lot of its older functionalities or the new functionalities that are brought in are not very well-documented. It should be documented properly, and there should be proper use cases."
"You really need a technical team in order to really utilize the product."
"The technical support of Micro Focus LoadRunner Professional could improve. I had an issue with the licensing and their response time is slow. They can improve on this in the future."
"I recently just got to see LoadRunner Developer, but it is still not fully developed to use."
"The debugging capability should be improved."
"Compared to some other vendors, there is a lack of community support."
"Micro Focus has two separate products for web and mobile applications, which means you have to invest in both."
"In terms of improvement, it lacks mobile testing features present in some competitors, like GitMatters, which I find valuable."
"The tool should consider releasing a SaaS version since it makes more sense nowadays."
"The solution lacks some form of integration."
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Apache JMeter is ranked 1st in Performance Testing Tools with 82 reviews while OpenText LoadRunner Professional is ranked 2nd in Performance Testing Tools with 77 reviews. Apache JMeter is rated 7.8, while OpenText LoadRunner Professional is rated 8.4. 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 OpenText LoadRunner Professional writes "A sophisticated tool that supports many languages and works with all kinds of applications". Apache JMeter is most compared with BlazeMeter, Postman, Tricentis NeoLoad, Katalon Studio and ReadyAPI, whereas OpenText LoadRunner Professional is most compared with Tricentis NeoLoad, OpenText LoadRunner Enterprise, OpenText LoadRunner Cloud, IBM Rational Performance Tester and Tricentis Tosca. See our Apache JMeter vs. OpenText LoadRunner Professional report.
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