BlazeMeter

BlazeMeter provides next-generation, cloud based performance testing solutions. Their goal is to make it easy for everyone to run sophisticated, large-scale performance and load tests quickly, easily and affordably.

BlazeMeter Evaluation Score
1. Setup & Configuration
Being in cloud, setup and configuration is quite seamless and easy. No headaches of managing load injectors, controller, analysis, etc.

A

2. Scalability (In)

Can be used for testing applications that demand high concurrent user load. Tests with 40K + users have been successfully completed.

A

3. Scalability (Out)

BlazeMeter can be used for testing the application across many different geographies using its cloud interface features.

A

4. Scope

Supports the protocols as supported by JMeter. Hence limited in its scope but can be used for testing mobile apps to that run on web technologies.

A

5. Scripting & Recording

With its latest features like 'FollowMe', scripting task has also become redundant and quick. With 'followme' anyone can do performance testing and in minutes.

A

6. Integration

Being an open source tool it can be easily integrated with other tools and thus can be modelled to suit the business's performance testing requirements.

A

7. API Capabilities

JMeter's API testing capabilities can be used and quick API testing could be achieved.

A

8. Software Maturity & Community

JMeter is one of the most rapidly growing tool in the market and is constantly evolving. It has has more than 10 releases in the last 1 year. Its user base is also increasing rapidly. Lot of resources are available online that its user can access and get benefit from.

A

9. Ease of Switching

JMeter (and consequently BlazeMeter) is easy to learn and shouldn't take more than a week to perform a basic level test. With 'FollowMe' feature introduced by BlazeMeter, now it shouldn't take more than a day to learn and test.

A

10. Price & Total Control

Monthly / Annual mode of payment options available. Annual mode of payment is cheaper than the monthly one. For Agile practitioners and frequent testers, annual payment would be a better option to go for. For one time testers or waterfall practitioners, frequency of testing is quite less and hence monthly payment should suffice. Prices are comparatively lower to other tools available in the market.

A

11. Support & User Community

User community is growing at a rapid pace. JMeter user community also helpful in solving many queries. BlazeMeter team provides excellent support in case of issues.

A

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