Apache JMeter vs OpenText Silk Test comparison

The compared Apache and OpenText solutions aren't in the same category. Apache is ranked #1 in PTT , with an average rating of 8.2, and holds a 11.2% mindshare in the category. OpenText is ranked #20 in FT , with an average rating of 8.0, and holds a 1.8% mindshare. Additionally, 88% of Apache users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 93% of OpenText users who would recommend it.

Apache JMeter

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88% willing to recommend

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93% willing to recommend

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Categories and Ranking

Apache JMeter

Average Rating

7.8

Reviews Sentiment

7.0

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Performance Testing Tools (1st), Load Testing Tools (1st), API Testing Tools (3rd)

OpenText Silk Test

Average Rating

7.6

Reviews Sentiment

6.8

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Functional Testing Tools (20th), Regression Testing Tools (8th), Test Automation Tools (17th)

Mindshare comparison

While both are Quality Assurance solutions, they serve different purposes. Apache JMeter is designed for Performance Testing Tools and holds a mindshare of 11.2%, down 24.0% compared to last year.
OpenText Silk Test, on the other hand, focuses on Functional Testing Tools, holds 1.8% mindshare, up 0.9% since last year.

Performance Testing Tools Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
Apache JMeter	11.2%
OpenText Professional Performance Engineering (LoadRunner Professional)	12.8%
Tricentis NeoLoad	10.7%
Other	65.3%

Performance Testing Tools

Functional Testing Tools Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
OpenText Silk Test	1.8%
Tricentis Tosca	10.8%
OpenText Functional Testing	6.3%
Other	81.1%

Functional Testing Tools

Featured Reviews

Raja Rao Malkari

Principal Performance Architect at Tecnotree Corporation

Have built custom performance test scripts and integrated them into automated pipelines seamlessly

Apache JMeter has its own pros and cons when compared to other tools. It is easy to use the tool and it has open-source capability so we can build our custom scripts and execute them. It provides other capabilities, such as integrating a database and connecting to other application servers for monitoring and related functions. We use dynamic HTML reporting, which helps us in testing analysis by pinpointing the bottlenecks based on the reports. We can identify the specific areas that need attention, troubleshoot them, and report to the development team. The user-friendly GUI for creating and managing tests makes it very easy to drag and drop samplers. For example, if you want the HTTP sampler, you can drag and drop it and use it. For configurations, we have other samplers. For results, we have the view results samplers that we can also drag and drop. The UI is good in comparison with other tools. Regarding integration with CI/CD pipelines, we can create Apache JMeter scripts and use the Docker image. From the image, whatever scripting we have done can be connected. We can use the CI/CD pipelines and connect them with Jenkins tools and GitHub. Then we can create the pipelines and automate the end-to-end flow. For connecting Jenkins to Apache JMeter, JMeter plugins are available, and we have used them. Apache JMeter also has some third-party plugins, which are not native samplers. If we want to use custom test executions, we definitely use all the different plugins available in Apache JMeter. The capability to simulate users has impacted testing resources and outcomes as Apache JMeter is based on Java, which has a limit to the users in a particular load generator. Apache JMeter provides distributed load testing where you can connect multiple PCs in a master and slave concept, allowing you to pump the load with any number of users. In the past, I have done load testing with 10,000 users by connecting the Apache JMeter distributed network in BlazeMeter. There is a cloud version available, the updated BlazeMeter, and I used that. It is very easy to launch load generators in BlazeMeter, and then we can run the test, scaling up beyond 10,000 users.

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Jose Alfredo Garcia

Manager of Central Excellence at Alpura

Easy to set up with good documentation and easy management of testing cycles

The solution allows for a complete test cycle. The management of testing cycles are easy. We have good control over test cases. We can capture functional testing very easily. We're actually able to accelerate testing now and have end-to-end cycles for testing. We didn't used to have these capabilities. It's easy to automate and accelerate testing. The product offers very good cross-browser testing capabilities. We can do continuous testing and regression testing.

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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

"It gives accurate results and recommendations that we can implement to enhance the performance of websites."

"I use all the tools, but one feature that stands out is JMeter's ability to test when services are sending a particular kind of request. We are using specific ports to send queries, and assess the performance based on the time it takes these queries to respond. You can use it with stuff other than the web performance."

"The solution has good transition controllers and distributed testing."

"I like the ease of using JMeter, as it can be downloaded and used to record and run load tests, and it can record, run and create reports easily without the need to have licenses, complex installations and paid support."

"I like the fact that JMeter integrates well with other tools."

"The best features Apache JMeter offers in my experience are that it is an open source tool, free of cost, and it can generate multiple users."

"The most valuable feature of Apache JMeter is its popularity; it is the best open-source tool with all the features needed."

"It's very easy to install, and it's very easy to code and develop the script."

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"The statistics that are available are very good, the solution offers very good detailed reports, and it's excellent for testing an application's performance levels."

"The Silk4J feature is the solution's most valuable aspect."

"The ability to develop scripts in Visual Studio, Visual Studio integration, is the most valuable feature."

"It speeds up testing efforts."

"Using this DLL functionality we were able to automate our product."

"Not many performance Testing tool provides end to end response times for scripts running on the page, this tool is capable of providing end to end real time browser response times."

"The feature I like most is the ease of reporting."

"It's easy to automate and accelerate testing."

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Cons

"It's not easy to get the data from one place or to do customizations."

"There could be improvements in terms of memory utilization. We are going to migrate away from JMeter in the near future."

"Modeling a test is difficult. If you don't have much knowledge, you won't be able to do it easily. Testing APIs is also difficult."

"JMeter output reports are only good for the people who understand the detailed logs."

"The initial setup is complex and needs to be upgraded."

"We're like the solution to be more user-friendly."

"If the solution was GUI based, I believe that it would be more versatile."

"Both scalability and stability could be improved in Apache JMeter."

More Apache JMeter cons

"They should extend some of the functions that are a bit clunky and improve the integration."

"The solution has a lack of compatibility with newer technologies."

"Everything is very manual. It's up to us to find out exactly what the issues are."

"The pricing could be improved."

"SilkTest has to improve on Firefox and Chrome as their versions change."

"They should extend some of the functions that are a bit clunky and improve the integration."

"The browser based testing needs to be improved."

"The initial setup is somewhat complex if you're deploying on-prem."

More OpenText Silk Test cons

Pricing and Cost Advice

"Apache JMeter is an open-source solution, so it's free to use."

"Apache JMeter is a free tool."

"We are using the free version."

"This is an open-source solution, so there are no licensing costs involved."

"JMeter is open source, so there are no licensing costs associated with it."

"The main reason we chose Apache JMeter is that it is cost-effective and easy to use. There is no need to pay for additional services. Additionally, it does not require additional payment to vendors. The solution is open-source and free."

"Apache JMeter is far less expensive than HP Performance Center."

"Since it is an open-source product, buying or paying for any license is unnecessary. One just needs to download it to be able to use it."

More Apache JMeter pricing and cost advice

"We paid annually. There is a purchase cost, and then there is an ongoing maintenance fee."

"Our licensing fees are on a yearly basis, and while I think that the price is quite reasonable I am not allowed to share those details."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Financial Services Firm

16%

Computer Software Company

Manufacturing Company

Insurance Company

Financial Services Firm

14%

Manufacturing Company

12%

Construction Company

10%

Healthcare Company

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	27
Midsize Enterprise	25
Large Enterprise	56

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	3
Midsize Enterprise	3
Large Enterprise	10

Questions from the Community

How does Postman compare with Apache JMeter?

Postman lets you easily define variables, which then get updated automatically. This is a huge time-saver and makes processes very efficient. We can also export the test cases we create and share t...

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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 ...

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What do you like most about Apache JMeter?

I appreciate JMeter's simplicity and power for performance testing.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Silk Test?

The pricing depends on the license used. The pricing is similar to others in the market.

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What needs improvement with Silk Test?

The pricing could be improved.

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What is your primary use case for Silk Test?

The product is used for manual, functional, and performance testing. I'm using the tool for loading data into ERP systems.

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Comparisons

Tricentis NeoLoad vs Apache JMeter

Compared 13% of the time

BlazeMeter vs Apache JMeter

Compared 7% of the time

Postman Enterprise vs Apache JMeter

Compared 5% of the time

OpenText Professional Performance Engineering (LoadRunner Professional) vs Apache JMeter

Compared 5% of the time

OpenText Core Performance Engineering (LoadRunner Cloud) vs Apache JMeter

Compared 5% of the time

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OpenText Functional Testing vs OpenText Silk Test

Compared 11% of the time

Selenium HQ vs OpenText Silk Test

Compared 7% of the time

OpenText Functional Testing for Developers vs OpenText Silk Test

Compared 7% of the time

Sauce Labs vs OpenText Silk Test

Compared 6% of the time

Tricentis Tosca vs OpenText Silk Test

Compared 5% of the time

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Also Known As

JMeter

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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.”

Apache

SilkTest is robust and portable test automation for web, native, and enterprise software applications. Silk Test's portability enables users to test applications more effectively with lower complexity and cost in comparison to other functional testing tools on the market. Silk Test's role based testing enables business stakeholders, QA engineers, and developers to contribute to the whole automation testing process, which drives collaboration and increases the effectiveness of software testing.

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Sample Customers

AOL, Orbitz, Innopath Software, PrepMe, Sapient, Corporate Express Australia, CSIRO, Ephibian, Talis, DATACOM, ALALOOP, eFusion, Panter, Sourcepole, University of Western Cape

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