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Eggplant Performance vs OpenText Enterprise Performance Engineering (LoadRunner Enterprise) comparison

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Jun 3, 2026

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Categories and Ranking

Eggplant Performance
Ranking in Performance Testing Tools
16th
Average Rating
7.8
Reviews Sentiment
7.4
Number of Reviews
4
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
OpenText Enterprise Perform...
Ranking in Performance Testing Tools
5th
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
5.6
Number of Reviews
86
Ranking in other categories
Load Testing Tools (5th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of September 2026, in the Performance Testing Tools category, the mindshare of Eggplant Performance is 2.2%, up from 1.8% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of OpenText Enterprise Performance Engineering (LoadRunner Enterprise) is 7.1%, up from 5.8% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Performance Testing Tools Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
OpenText Enterprise Performance Engineering (LoadRunner Enterprise)7.1%
Eggplant Performance2.2%
Other90.7%
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Featured Reviews

Shyam_Prasad - PeerSpot reviewer
AVP - Testing & QA at Laminaar Aviation
Offers unique object identification, ideal for UI layer regression automation but limited scalability
Performance is one key area for improvement. It can be slower compared to other tools I've used. Secondly, we have a very limited resource pool that uses this tool in India. So, finding resources familiar with Eggplant in India is challenging due to lack of affiliation programs and so on.
VK
A VP at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees
Performance testing has supported web app peak analysis but needs better setup and smarter scripting
Regarding points for improvement for OpenText Enterprise Performance Engineering (LoadRunner Enterprise), I see that features are not being fully developed yet. If OpenText could think about bringing AI features into the tool, it could save maximum time in scripting or make scripting effortless, particularly in correlation, which is where the complexity involved in script development exists. If any AI features could replace or eliminate more manual work on the correlation part, that is where we could see a game-changing improvement for the tool. OpenText Enterprise Performance Engineering (LoadRunner Enterprise) can be positioned very well in the market. However, I see that the basic correlations are only being handled by the autocorrelation engine in the LoadRunner tool, and I would expect a few improvements to handle even complex correlation problems so that the tool can be appropriately positioned compared to their peers.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"We don't have a big team of people that can watch the dials and check that everything is okay. We're doing a lot of the monitoring of our website and our product at the side of the desk. We need a solution that does a lot for us, and that's what Eggplant does."
"It is not a conventional test automation tool. It uses optical character recognition (OCR) to identify objects. It makes it the best in the class."
"We've been really fortunate in that we've had virtually zero downtime in all the time we've been using Eggplant."
"Customer Service: Excellent and very personal."
"It's been a revelation to us in terms of its ability to assist us in exploratory testing and to integrate with our current model-driven architecture."
"We find the solution stable and scalable."
"It helps us to be confident and to be aware of where issues are before we release a product to a wider audience."
"The features I feel were most valuable were the reporting capabilities, the scheduling, and the ability to execute tests from anywhere."
"The host performance testing of any application using a host/controller is the most valuable feature."
"For us, the features we value and use the most are web and HTTP support."
"ALM centralizes everything, allowing you to see the number of scripts done, the number of tests run, whether you have mapped all your requirements, and to produce metrics fairly easily for your line management and higher, making it far better than people using Excel spreadsheets."
"The analytics and reporting features provide beneficial impacts on my organization, and the scalable testing environment is very beneficial for my performance testing processes."
"For our web applications, we are moving towards Performance Center, because it is more GUI and user-friendly, and with all the latest technologies."
"It is a great product that provides one with an extensive amount of functionality."
 

Cons

"Bugs occur fairly frequently, but they are very responsive in identifying them and scheduling them for fixes in future releases."
"Performance is one key area for improvement. It can be slower compared to other tools I've used."
"I'd like to see the ability to integrate the user experience through device forms like AWS device forms or source labs."
"One area I can think of to improve is the usability of the reports that we get."
"The technical support offered by the product is an area of concern where improvements are required."
"OpenText LoadRunner Enterprise doesn't support some mainframe protocols. We had to build scripts to access the interface."
"Mobility, I think, is the biggest for us right now."
"I think the integrations could be a little bit more slick. The integration with third-party tools needs to be stepped up a little bit."
"The process of upgrading LoadRunner can be difficult and time-consuming."
"More features to support testing in DevOps environment(s)."
"When we have a new application, recording the application is a pretty tough task. We have tried multiple things. We do scripting or try to record with different settings and on different machines. We try to record multiple times, but we do not know why it is recording and why it is not recording. We do the same thing on different machines. It sometimes records, and at other times, it does not. That is one of the major concerns."
"Integration can be tricky during the setup process."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The pricing is competitive in India."
"Eggplant came out as the most competitive in terms of commercials (terms and conditions) which was positive. When we did the initial negotiations, Eggplant started at a price but they were open to negotiations and we did negotiate a discount. That was really important to us because it showed a level of commitment to us."
"It is a bit expensive when compared with other tools."
"We used the Professional version and then moved to the enterprise version. We have subscribed to 1000 user licenses. The tool will be super expensive if we take up 5,000 user licenses. We have to limit ourselves on testing."
"The tool is very expensive."
"The price is a bit too high."
"The price of Micro Focus LoadRunner Enterprise could improve, it is expensive."
"ROI is 200%."
"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."
"The solution should decrease its price."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
15%
Construction Company
8%
Energy/Utilities Company
8%
University
7%
Outsourcing Company
16%
Financial Services Firm
12%
Construction Company
10%
Healthcare Company
9%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
No data available
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business13
Midsize Enterprise9
Large Enterprise75
 

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Micro Focus LoadRunner Enterprise?
When discussing price, OpenText Enterprise Performance Engineering (LoadRunner Enterprise) is very expensive, which I would represent by a rating of ten. The product carries maximum expense points.
What needs improvement with Micro Focus LoadRunner Enterprise?
Regarding points for improvement for OpenText Enterprise Performance Engineering (LoadRunner Enterprise), I see that features are not being fully developed yet. If OpenText could think about bringi...
What is your primary use case for Micro Focus LoadRunner Enterprise?
My use case for OpenText Enterprise Performance Engineering (LoadRunner Enterprise) is related to enterprise twenty six, which we are going to upgrade now. We focus on web applications.
 

Also Known As

TestPlant eggPlant Performance
Micro Focus LoadRunner Enterprise, Performance Center, HPE Performance Center
 

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Sample Customers

Cisco
Hexaware, British Sky Broadcasting, JetBlue
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