BlazeMeter vs OpenText Enterprise Performance Engineering (LoadRunner Enterprise) vs k6 Open Source comparison

Perforce and k6 are both solutions in the Load Testing Tools category. Perforce is ranked #4 with an average rating of 7.9, while k6 is ranked #7 with an average rating of 7.5. Perforce holds a 10.1% mindshare in LTT, compared to k6’s 3.9% mindshare. Additionally, 94% of Perforce users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of k6 users who would recommend it.

BlazeMeter

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100% willing to recommend

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90% willing to recommend

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We performed a comparison between BlazeMeter, k6 Open Source, and OpenText Enterprise Performance Engineering (LoadRunner Enterprise) based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

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Mindshare comparison

As of September 2025, in the Load Testing Tools category, the mindshare of BlazeMeter is 10.1%, down from 16.8% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of k6 Open Source is 3.9%, up from 2.2% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of OpenText Enterprise Performance Engineering (LoadRunner Enterprise) is 5.6%, down from 6.5% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Load Testing Tools Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
BlazeMeter	10.1%
OpenText Enterprise Performance Engineering (LoadRunner Enterprise)	5.6%
k6 Open Source	3.9%
Other	80.4%

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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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NalinGoonawardana

Principal Consultant ( Test automation - Performance testing) at TTC Global (TTC) at TTC at a tech services company with 51-200 employees

Offers good scalability and has the ability to integrate with various systems and services

One area where k6 could improve is by introducing a GUI similar to JMeter. While k6 is a powerful tool for performance testing, it leans heavily towards coding. Having a GUI, even if it is a low-code approach, could make it more accessible to a broader audience. It would be beneficial to strike a balance where basic tasks can be performed graphically through a user-friendly interface, while still allowing the flexibility for more complex operations through code, similar to how JMeter operates. This could enhance the user experience and make k6 more approachable for those who may not be as comfortable with scripting.

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VictorHorescu

Chief Executive Officer at iqst

Ability to test almost every tool in the companies I enter and performs well in a distributed environment

It would be beneficial if LoadRunner could optimize resource usage, especially for protocols that require significant resources, like TrueClient, which interacts directly with the UI. If they could improve resource usage, like ingest or for the load generator, using less CPU or RAM memory, that would be great. That's where I have problems. In real time, when they ask for 5,000 or 10,000 concurrent users, I have to provision a lot of virtual machines to define this load. Then there are situations with certain platforms, especially document management platforms, where the technology is so weird that normal LoadRunner protocols cannot detect it. So, in that case, I have to use that special TruClient protocol. I have to use the TruClient protocol, which actually clicks on the object. Despite the SQL technology, I can still create a script and test for performance. So what I would appreciate a lot is if this protocol would require less resources on a normal virtual machine. I can use fewer concurrent users with TruClient protocols as opposed to almost one hundred with HTTP/HTML. As opposed to many more with HTTP/HTML from, let's say, JMeter. So, optimization at that level for resource consumption by OpenText would be much appreciated.

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

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

"The most valuable aspect of BlazeMeter is its user-friendly nature, ability to conduct distributed load testing and comprehensive analysis and reporting features. It particularly excels in providing a clear and organized view of load test results."

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

"It supports any number of features and has a lot of tutorials."

"The most valuable features of the solution stem from the fact that BlazeMeter provides easy access to its users while also ensuring that its reporting functionalities are good."

"The product's most valuable features include its cloud-based nature, which allows us to conduct tests without relying on local resources."

"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."

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"The standout feature of k6 is its strong focus on API performance testing."

"The tool's big advantage is that it is more performance-test oriented for experienced testers who know what they are doing. In a normal working setup, performance engineers frequently work with DevOps and development teams. For these teams, k6 Open Source's syntax is much simpler and easier to understand and apply in the working process."

"The initial setup was straightforward. I was able to download everything myself without any IT support."

"LoadRunner's UI is project-convenient, allowing easier simulation of real-time scenarios and producing comprehensive reports that are effortless to read."

"We have a centralized delivery team and we are able to meet enterprise requirements, which include different types of protocols that are involved, including scripting. The technology supports that and enables us to have a wider range of testing. Enterprise-level testing is something that we are satisfied with."

"IP Spoofing can be done using Performance Center."

"The product is good, and the concept is good as well."

"The fact that you can have tens of thousands of virtual users and just expand an army of load generators to hammer on whatever application you're testing."

"The solution does support a wide range of technologies and protocols. Plus, two features, network virtualization, and service virtualization, are really helpful. Apart from that, the way they have their billing scenarios, like the execution, is very good."

"Now that LoadRunner integrates with Dynatrace and other monitoring tools, it simplifies the process of integration into a company, taking merely five minutes to set up. This ease of integration allows for quick comparison of monitoring and performance results, a feature I highly appreciate."

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Cons

"The customer service is not available 24/7, which affects its rating. I would rate it as a seven because they respond once they are available."

"My only complaint is about the technical support, where sometimes I found that they would not read into and understand the details of my question before answering it."

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

"The product currently doesn't allow users to run parallel thread groups, making it an area that should be considered for improvement."

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

"Integration with APM tools like Dynatrace or AppDynamics needs to be improved."

"The scanning capability needs improvement."

"The seamless integration with mobiles could be improved."

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"One area where k6 could improve is by introducing a GUI similar to JMeter."

"The solution can be improved by making it more user-friendly, and by including autocorrelation capability."

"It is tough to maintain from the infrastructure side."

"Micro Focus's technical support could be more responsive."

"The solution is a very expensive tool when compared with other tools."

"The support team needs to be more coordinated."

"LoadRunner Enterprise's reporting should be quicker, easier, and more flexible."

"Currently, when we try open LRE we encounter cookie banner issues. However, I'm not sure if it is within the enterprise solution or with the vendors."

"OpenText LoadRunner Enterprise doesn't support some mainframe protocols. We had to build scripts to access the interface."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

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

"The pricing is manageable. It is not that big. Big companies won't mind the licensing costs."

"It's consumption-based pricing but with a ceiling. They're called CVUs, or consumption variable units. We can use API testing, GUI testing, and test data, but everything gets converted into CVUs, so we are free to use the platform in its entirety without getting bogged down by a license for certain testing areas. We know for sure how much we are going to spend."

"The solution is free and open source."

"It is an averagely priced product."

"I rate the product's price two on a scale of one to ten, where one is very cheap, and ten is very expensive. The solution is not expensive."

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

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"For Performance Center, you have to add additional load generators, and then you can do more. I think it is a matter of the price, in terms of how many machines you can buy."

"I have not been directly involved in price negotiations but my understanding is that while the cost is a little bit high, it provides good value for the money."

"We purchased the license via SAP."

"We got an 80 percent discount for the product. It was cost-effective, but licenses tend to get expensive."

"LoadRunner Enterprise's price is high."

"The price is okay. You're able to buy it, as opposed to paying for a full year."

"ROI is 200%."

"There is an ROI. What LoadRunner does, is it prevents failures when there are many, many concurrent users in the systems of a company."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Financial Services Firm

19%

Computer Software Company

15%

Manufacturing Company

Retailer

Computer Software Company

18%

Manufacturing Company

Financial Services Firm

Retailer

Computer Software Company

23%

Financial Services Firm

14%

Manufacturing Company

Retailer

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	18
Midsize Enterprise	9
Large Enterprise	22

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Company Size	Count
Small Business	12
Midsize Enterprise	9
Large Enterprise	73

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 perfo...

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What do you like most about BlazeMeter?

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

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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 bas...

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What do you like most about k6 Open Source?

The standout feature of k6 is its strong focus on API performance testing.

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What needs improvement with k6 Open Source?

One area where k6 could improve is by introducing a GUI similar to JMeter. While k6 is a powerful tool for performanc...

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What is your primary use case for k6 Open Source?

k6 Open Source is a powerful tool, especially for API-level performance testing. Its integration capabilities and eas...

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What do you like most about Micro Focus LoadRunner Enterprise?

Now that LoadRunner integrates with Dynatrace and other monitoring tools, it simplifies the process of integration in...

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Micro Focus LoadRunner Enterprise?

The price of OpenText Enterprise Performance Engineering (LoadRunner Enterprise), including pricing, licensing, and s...

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What needs improvement with Micro Focus LoadRunner Enterprise?

The analytics and reporting features can be improved, though they are good enough. If you have expertise, you can man...

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Comparisons

Apache JMeter vs BlazeMeter

Compared 44% of the time

OpenText Core Performance Engineering (LoadRunner Cloud) vs BlazeMeter

Compared 17% of the time

Tricentis NeoLoad vs BlazeMeter

Compared 16% of the time

OpenText Professional Performance Engineering (LoadRunner Professional) vs BlazeMeter

Compared 6% of the time

Akamai CloudTest vs BlazeMeter

Compared 4% of the time

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Tricentis NeoLoad vs k6 Open Source

Compared 32% of the time

Selenium HQ vs k6 Open Source

Compared 14% of the time

Apache JMeter vs k6 Open Source

Compared 11% of the time

Akamai CloudTest vs k6 Open Source

Compared 8% of the time

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OpenText Core Performance Engineering (LoadRunner Cloud) vs OpenText Enterprise Performance Engineering (LoadRunner Enterprise)

Compared 31% of the time

OpenText Professional Performance Engineering (LoadRunner Professional) vs OpenText Enterprise Performance Engineering (LoadRunner Enterprise)

Compared 19% of the time

Apache JMeter vs OpenText Enterprise Performance Engineering (LoadRunner Enterprise)

Compared 8% of the time

OpenText Silk Performer vs OpenText Enterprise Performance Engineering (LoadRunner Enterprise)

Compared 7% of the time

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Also Known As

JMeter Cloud

Load Impact

Micro Focus LoadRunner Enterprise, Performance Center, HPE Performance Center

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.

Perforce

Load Impact offers three main features:

Automated testing - Integrates into your CD pipeline with CI plug-ins or opt for full control with API/SDKs.
API testing - a powerful scripting environment where you can create as simple or complex API scenarios as you need.
Web & web app testing - easily load test your website or web app. Record user scenarios using our Chrome extension or proxy recorder and configure a test with just a few clicks - no programming required.

OpenText Enterprise Performance Engineering (LoadRunner Enterprise) provides robust performance testing capabilities with scalable and user-friendly tools. It supports multiple protocols for diverse applications, ensuring reliable and comprehensive performance metrics for organizations.

Designed for extensive performance testing, OpenText Enterprise Performance Engineering offers advanced integration features and global testing capabilities. Users value its ease of scheduling, detailed analysis, and efficient resource management. It simulates real-world scenarios to deliver valuable metrics across industries. Its intuitive interface, while needing smoother navigation, aligns with its flexibility and versatility. Enhanced reporting and cloud-based integration, especially with AWS, are potential growth areas alongside improved third-party tool integration and technical support.

What are the key features of OpenText Enterprise Performance Engineering?

Reporting Capabilities: Offers detailed and customizable reports for insightful data analysis.
Scalability: Supports testing with thousands of concurrent users for robust application performance validation.
Integration Features: Provides seamless integration options for a cohesive testing environment.
Global Execution: Enables worldwide test execution with ease and flexibility.
Protocol Support: Accommodates a wide range of protocols for versatile application testing.

What benefits should users expect from using OpenText Enterprise Performance Engineering?

Improved Performance Metrics: Detailed insights into application stability and performance.
Cost Management: Particularly with enhanced AWS integration, helps manage infrastructure costs.
Industry Versatility: Applicable across sectors like banking, healthcare, and retail.
Flexibility: Adapts to cloud, web, and ERP applications with robust scripting and testing options.

OpenText Enterprise Performance Engineering is implemented in banking, healthcare, and retail industries, assisting in load, stress, and performance testing. Organizations utilize its capabilities for validating web, API, cloud, ERP, and Citrix applications, ensuring reliability with comprehensive metrics for large-scale user handling.

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Sample Customers

DIRECTV, GAP, MIT, NBCUniversal, Pfizer, StubHub

rackspace, salesforce.com, IBM, servicenow, Nasdaq, JWT

Hexaware, British Sky Broadcasting, JetBlue

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