When you switch from Loadrunner to JMeter you might want to convert your existing tests into JMeter. You can move to perform the transition smoothly and within minimum time with Loadium and start enjoying the benefits of Apache JMeter – Best LoadRunner Alternative – for your load testing activities.
JMeter vs Loadrunner: Which One is Better for Performance Testing?
▪️Apache JMeter
Apache JMeter is one of the most used performance testing tools for developers. It is available in an open-source format, which makes it highly accessible to software businesses of all sizes.
What makes JMeter unique is that it’s extremely versatile despite being open-source. Moreover, Loadium with JMeter offers software testers the opportunity to test their applications for both dynamic and static resources, such as queries, servers, logs, scripts, and files. Similarly, testers can also inspect applications with heavy load applications and evaluate their robustness and performance against varying load types.
Lastly, Loadium is also highly extensible and therefore, compatible with a number of third-party integrations and plug-ins. These plug-ins and third-party tools provide you additional software testing features.
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▪️Loadrunner
HP Loadrunner (now Micro-Focus Loadrunner) is a software performance testing tool that detects and prevents performance issues in web applications. It specializes in detecting bottlenecks before the application enters the implementation or the deployment phase.
Loadrunner is not open source, and is owned by the technology giant Hewlett Packard. Therefore, the code of the application is not available to users. So, if you need a feature, you need to wait for a development roadmap.
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Head to Head Comparisons Between JMeter vs LoadRunner
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Availability | Apache JMeter is an open source, free software testing tool that can be easily downloaded for performing any test. | LoadRunner is an expensive software testing tool. It has recently released free trial versions but it cannot be simply downloaded for use. |
Load Generation Capacity | JMeter has an unlimited load generation capacity. | LoadRunner has a limited load generation capacity. |
Execution | Execution is easier in JMeter. You just need to install Java, download JMeter and upload the JMeter script file. | Execution is complex as compared to JMeter. It creates one thread for each user. |
Analysis Report | Results are easy to understand for less experienced engineers, and also allows in-depth analysis for testers with more know-how. | The information is in a raw format which is parsed by HP Analysis to generate various graphs. |
Open-Source & Community Support | It has a vibrant community and supports users who run into issues and problems. | It is owned by a large corporate, limiting the number of users. |
Scripting | You can run a complete load test without knowing a bit of code in JMeter. | LoadRunner, on the other hand, requires scripting knowledge. |
Building Test Scenarios | JMeter doesn’t require adding beginning or ending transaction elements. | LoadRunner is more complex because it requires managing different agents. |
Elements | Adding elements is easy on JMeter as compared to LoadRunner. | Configuring each element is more complex in LoadRunner. |
JMeter Integrations
Apache JMeter can integrate with other applications and business systems that include Jenkins, JSUnit, Visual Studio, Dynatrace, AppDynamics, New Relic and more.
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