We performed a comparison between Apache JMeter and Selenium HQ based on real PeerSpot user reviews.
Find out what your peers are saying about Apache, OpenText, Tricentis and others in Performance Testing Tools."The most valuable feature of this solution is being able to launch many requests and scheduling simulating human interactions with the application."
"The metrics part of it and the ability to write your custom code to do some specific tests in the performance testing space are the most valuable features."
"We find the load testing feature valuable."
"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."
"API testing, Database Testing, and MQ testing can be done with ease."
"It is easy to set up."
"I like the fact that JMeter integrates well with other tools."
"It's very easy to install, and it's very easy to code and develop the script."
"We can run multiple projects at the same time and we can design both types of framework, including data-driven or hybrid. We have got a lot of flexibility here."
"The solution is free to use."
"It's not too complicated to implement."
"Has a good Workday application that enables us to handle some of the custom controls."
"Due to its popularity, you can find pretty much any answer in open discussions from the community."
"The tool is easy to use and log in with respect to other tools. It is open-source. We can customize the product. I also like its security."
"The main characteristic that is useful is that the tool is completely free."
"It has helped to complete tests in less time, which would not be possible relying on manual testing only."
"If JMeter could provide a web version of editing, that would be good."
"They can improve it a little bit in terms of distribution load testing. We struggled with it during the distribution. In terms of reporting, runtime monitoring is not currently included, and it should be included. They can also improve it on the reporting side in terms of the comparison of the reports. They can also focus more on integration with CI/CD. Currently, people are using their own customized tools. It would be nice if Apache can provide some standard tools and procedures for integration with CI/CD tools like DPR. There are some tools, but it would be nice if official standard tools and procedures are available."
"JMeter's reporting is extremely rudimentary. The fundamental reporting mechanisms need to be drastically improved. It doesn't utilize an automatic session management mechanism or methods other tools use like parsing cookies and variables. Everything needs to be done manually. There's no automation."
"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."
"The initial setup is complex and needs to be upgraded."
"The solution's setup could be easier and security could be improved to minimize vulnerabilities."
"The memory utilization in JMeter is very poor."
"They should improve the solution on its UI front."
"When we upgrade the version, some features are missing. I want the product to include some AI capabilities."
"There are some tiny issues with SeleniumHQ. For example, with respect to the scraping tests. Sometimes, a website will have some hidden items or blockages that inhibit us from extracting data directly. It would be beneficial if Selenium could extract that information."
"If they can integrate more recording features, like UFT, it would be helpful for automation, but it's not necessary. They can also add a few more reporting features for advanced reporting."
"In the beginning, we had issues with several test cases failing during regression. Over a period of time, we built our own framework around Selenium which helped us overcome of these issues."
"It would be awesome if there was a standalone implementation of Selenium for non-developer users."
"Selenium Grid set-up is bit complex."
"The reporting part can be better."
"To simplify the development process, everyone needs to do a Selenium Framework to acquire the web application functions and features from Selenium methods."
Apache JMeter is ranked 1st in Performance Testing Tools with 82 reviews while Selenium HQ is ranked 4th in Functional Testing Tools with 102 reviews. Apache JMeter is rated 7.8, while Selenium HQ is rated 8.0. 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 Selenium HQ writes "Continuously being developed and large community makes it easy to find solutions". Apache JMeter is most compared with BlazeMeter, Postman, Tricentis NeoLoad, OpenText LoadRunner Professional and Katalon Studio, whereas Selenium HQ is most compared with Eggplant Test, Tricentis Tosca, Worksoft Certify, Telerik Test Studio and OpenText Silk Test.
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