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Executive SummaryUpdated on Dec 18, 2024

BlazeMeter and BrowserStack are prominent in the testing tools category, with BlazeMeter showing a slight edge due to its cloud-based scalability and flexible integration capabilities.

Features: BlazeMeter provides powerful load testing, allowing global scaling of JMeter tests and New Relic integration for comprehensive insights. It offers a robust cloud-based load generation, supporting high user loads, and integrates seamlessly with various tools, offering flexible contract options. BrowserStack excels in manual and automated testing across multiple platforms and devices, offering local and diverse browser testing capabilities to ensure geolocation and cross-browser functionality.

Room for Improvement: BlazeMeter could bolster its reporting features, server provisioning, and APM tool integration. Enhancements in data-driven testing support and test data management are also necessary. BrowserStack faces connectivity stability issues and could improve device integrations and testing frameworks. Pricing is a concern for both, with BlazeMeter being slightly expensive for smaller users and BrowserStack noted for its high costs.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: BlazeMeter offers various cloud deployment options, praised for its responsive and knowledgeable support. Regular customer interactions for feedback and issue resolution are highly regarded. BrowserStack supports multiple cloud deployment models with generally positive user feedback on its ease of use, though there is room for improvement in customer service, with occasional slow responses and better document navigation needed.

Pricing and ROI: BlazeMeter presents a range of pricing models, including custom contracts, though it is deemed expensive by some. Its ROI benefits come from reduced infrastructure costs and improved productivity. BrowserStack, while expensive, is more affordable relative to some competitors when scaled to larger teams, with cost-effectiveness stemming from replacing physical devices with virtual equivalents, reducing overall expenses.

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Review summaries and opinions

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Categories and Ranking

BlazeMeter

Ranking in Functional Testing Tools

10th

Average Rating

8.2

Reviews Sentiment

6.9

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Performance Testing Tools (2nd), Load Testing Tools (3rd), API Testing Tools (6th), Test Automation Tools (6th)

BrowserStack

Ranking in Functional Testing Tools

4th

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

7.0

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

AI-Augmented Software-Testing Tools (1st)

Mindshare comparison

As of July 2025, in the Functional Testing Tools category, the mindshare of BlazeMeter is 0.6%, up from 0.5% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of BrowserStack is 10.7%, down from 11.2% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Functional Testing Tools

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Manoj Raghavendra

Director at SMKR Consultancy LLP

Provides global load simulations without managing infrastructure and offers built-in reporting features

BlazeMeter should improve or make available some features out of the box that JMeter requires customization for. The licensing cost is also a concern since BlazeMeter is not free like JMeter, which limits its use. Additionally, if there is no host in preferred locations such as some Asian or Middle Eastern countries, it might not be convenient to use BlazeMeter.

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ANand Kale

Sr Practice Lead - Business and Experience Transformation at Peristent Systems

Good in the area of automation and offers a high test coverage to users

I integrated BrowserStack into our company's web and application test workflows because it has plugins that work with browsers and applications, allowing for cross-browser testing. BrowserStack was really helpful for cross-browser testing in areas involving mobiles, web applications, or tablets. The tool can help with the testing across all applications. I have not experienced any time-saving feature from the use of the tool. My company uses the product for real-device testing since it has a bunch of devices in our library. My company has a repository where we do manual testing. BrowserStack improved the quality of our company's applications. Improvements I have seen with the testing part revolve around the fact that it is able to do testing at a fast pace. The quality of the product is better since it can go through all the parts of the applications, meaning it can provide high test coverage. The tool is also good in the area of automation. The test coverage is higher, and the time taken during the testing phase is less due to automation. I have not used the product's integration capabilities since my company doesn't have the option to look at other QA testing tools like Selenium, which can be used for the automation capabilities provided. The product should offer more support for cross-browser testing, device testing, and testing across multiple devices. I rate the tool an eight out of ten.

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Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:

Pros

"Its most valuable features are its strong community support, user-friendly interface, and flexible capacity options."

"For me, the best part is that we can graphically see the test result at runtime. It helps us understand the behavior of the application during all stages of the test."

"The solution offers flexibility with its configurations."

"In our company, various teams use BlazeMeter, particularly appreciating its cloud license software, which supports up to 5,000 users. BlazeMeter's cloud capabilities allow us to load test or simulate traffic from any location worldwide, such as Europe, North America, South America, Australia, and even specific cities like Delhi. So, with one cloud license, we can simulate user load from various locations globally."

"One key advantage of using BlazeMeter is that it does not require me to manage my own infrastructure."

"The feature that stands out the most is their action groups. They act like functions or methods and code, allowing us to reuse portions of our tests. That also means we have a single point for maintenance when updates are required. Instead of updating a hundred different test cases, we update one action group, and the test cases using that action group will update."

"The most valuable feature of the solution is its ability to run high loads and generate reports."

"It has helped us simulate heavy load situations so we can fix performance issues ahead of time."

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"It just added some flexibility. There was nothing that improved our coding standards, etc. because all of our UIs were functional before we tried it."

"It's helpful for me to test on different devices."

"The setup was quite simple. The website easily explains how to set it up and if you want to integrate it with BMP tools there are online simple step tutorials."

"The main core concept behind this product is, it takes the overhead of maintaining all of your devices or particular computers. It continuously adds the latest devices that are coming into the market."

"The integration is very good."

"The device farm is one of the positive impacts we have seen from using BrowserStack."

"It is a stable solution. There's no lagging and jittering."

"I have found that BrowserStack is stable."

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Cons

"BlazeMeter needs more granular access control. Currently, BlazeMeter controls everything at a workspace level, so a user can view or modify anything inside that workspace depending on their role. It would be nice if there was a more granular control where you could say, "This person can only do A, B, and C," or, "This user only has access to functional testing. This user only has access to mock services." That feature set doesn't currently exist."

"In terms of improvement, I would like to have the ability to customize reports."

"BlazeMeter has room for improvement in terms of its integration with GitLab, particularly in the context of CI/CD processes. While it has multiple integrations available, the level of integration with GitLab may need further enhancements. It is known to work well with Git and Jenkins, although the extent of compatibility with GitLab is uncertain."

"A possible improvement could be the integration with APM tools."

"If the solution had better support and the documentation was efficient it would do better in the market."

"We encountered some minor bugs, and I would like to have the ability to add load generators to workspaces without having to use APIs. We can't do that now, so we're beholden to the APIs."

"I don't think I can generate a JMX file unless I run JMeter, which is one of my concerns when it comes to BlazeMeter."

"From a performance perspective, BlazeMeter needs to be improved...BlazeMeter has not found the extensions for WebSockets or Java Applet."

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"Occasionally, there are disruptions in the connection which can interfere with our testing processes, especially when testing on phones."

"While I was testing I was not 100% sure a that was properly mimicking the browsers or not. We had some issues with a browser, and the reason was the browser itself does not provide any support. If the local system does not provide any support, I think this was the problem. There should be better integration with other solutions, such as JIRA."

"It is difficult to use for someone who has little to no experience."

"If you are inactive for 30 minutes, the solution will close."

"BrowserStack operates at a slow pace, it could improve by making it faster."

"I haven't seen AI in BrowserStack, making it in an area where improvements are required in the product."

"I would like to see clearer visibility."

"I would like for there to be more integration with BrowserStack and other platforms."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"The product isn't cheap, but it isn't the most expensive on the market. During our proof of concept, we discovered that you get what you pay for; we found a cheaper solution we tested to be full of bugs. Therefore, we are willing to pay the higher price tag for the quality BlazeMeter offers."

"It is an averagely priced product."

"When compared with the cost of the licenses of other tools, BlazeMeter's license price is good."

"The solution is free and open source."

"The overall product is less costly than our past solutions, so we've absolutely saved money."

"The licensing fees are billed on a monthly basis and they cost approximately $100 for the basic plan."

"My company has opted for a pay-as-you-go model, so we don't make use of the free version of the product."

"The product pricing is reasonable."

More BlazeMeter pricing and cost advice

"My company found the product's license to be very compatible with our budget, and we pay 5,000 to 10,000 per year for licenses."

"There are different licenses available that can be customized. You can select the features that you want only to use which can be a cost-benefit."

"This solution costs less than competing products."

"BrowserStack could have a better price, but good things have a price."

"Compared to other solutions, BrowserStack is one of the cheapest."

"The price is fine."

"The price of BrowserStack is high."

"As for pricing, I can't provide a clear evaluation as I'm not directly involved in those discussions."

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Top Industries

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Financial Services Firm

21%

Computer Software Company

16%

Manufacturing Company

Retailer

Computer Software Company

15%

Financial Services Firm

13%

Manufacturing Company

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Questions from the Community

How does BlazeMeter compare with Apache JMeter?

Blazemeter is a continuous testing platform that provides scriptless test automation. It unifies functional and performance testing, enabling users to monitor and test public and private APIs. We ...

What do you like most about BlazeMeter?

It has a unique programming dashboard that is very user-friendly.

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for BlazeMeter?

BlazeMeter's pricing depends on the type of account used. They offer multiple account types, with cost variations based on features accessible under each account.

What do you like most about BrowserStack?

The product's initial setup phase was not very difficult.

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for BrowserStack?

My company found the product's license to be very compatible with our budget, and we pay 5,000 to 10,000 per year for licenses.

What needs improvement with BrowserStack?

In terms of improvements, they can make it snappier. Everything kind of works. They have locked down the phones, which is problematic because there are some test cases that require access to things...

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Overview

BlazeMeter ensures delivery of high-performance software by enabling DevOps teams to quickly and easily run open-source-based performance tests against any mobile app, website or API at massive scale to validate performance at every stage of software delivery.

The rapidly growing BlazeMeter community has more than 100,000 developers and includes prominent global brands such as Adobe, Atlassian, Gap, NBC Universal, Pfizer and Walmart as customers. Founded in 2011, the company is headquartered in Palo Alto, Calif., with its research and development in Tel Aviv.

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BrowserStack is a cloud-based cross-browser testing tool that enables developers to test their websites across various browserson different operating systems and mobile devices, without requiring users to install virtual machines, devices or emulators.

Sample Customers

DIRECTV, GAP, MIT, NBCUniversal, Pfizer, StubHub

Microsoft, RBS, jQuery, Expedia, Citrix, AIG