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

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

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Categories and Ranking

Eggplant Performance

Ranking in Performance Testing Tools

12th

Average Rating

7.8

Reviews Sentiment

7.4

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

OpenText Enterprise Perform...

Ranking in Performance Testing Tools

5th

Average Rating

8.4

Reviews Sentiment

5.9

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Load Testing Tools (5th)

Mindshare comparison

As of July 2025, in the Performance Testing Tools category, the mindshare of Eggplant Performance is 1.5%, up from 1.1% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of OpenText Enterprise Performance Engineering (LoadRunner Enterprise) is 5.8%, down from 6.5% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Performance Testing Tools

Featured Reviews

Shyam_Prasad

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.

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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

"We find the solution stable and scalable."

"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 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."

"The solution offers helpful guidelines and has good documentation."

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

"We have Performance Center as a platform to share with others that don't do performance testing full-time, so that they in an agile fashion, on demand can go ahead and get real issue-finding testing done."

"We haven't had an outage since we started using the solution."

"You can test a huge variety of applications, not just web-based systems, but SAP, Oracle, web services, pretty much anything out in the market place, but it's mobile-based testing."

"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."

"What I like most in Micro Focus LoadRunner Enterprise is the comparison between two different exhibitions which gives value to my company. I also like that the solution is user-friendly, especially in terms of making specific changes. For example, in the past, you can't see the changes when you upload scripts into the Performance Center, but now, it has that visibility, so whenever you want, you can change the script in the Performance Center. I also like that Micro Focus LoadRunner Enterprise is the only tool you can utilize for all your needs, even for different protocols and scripting. The solution also has the latest features, for example, networkability, where it can, within the UI, follow the waterfall model. You can use the insights in the Performance Center of Micro Focus LoadRunner Enterprise to address or test URLs that usually take up much time."

"We are delivering fine performance results and performance recommendations using Performance Center."

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Cons

"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."

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

"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."

"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."

"The TruClient protocol works well but it takes a lot of memory to run those tests, which is something that can be improved."

"Lacks the option of carrying out transaction comparisons."

"Offering a direct integration feature would ensure a completely smooth experience."

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

"Dashboard creation should be implemented, so we can get the results in a desired format."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"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."

"The pricing is competitive in India."

"LoadRunner Enterprise's price is high."

"It is a bit expensive when compared with other tools."

"The tool is very expensive."

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

"It is a bit expensive, especially for smaller organizations, but over-all it can save you money."

"The price of Micro Focus LoadRunner Enterprise could improve, it is expensive."

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

"The price is really steep. It's an enterprise-level tool."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Financial Services Firm

17%

Computer Software Company

11%

Retailer

11%

Energy/Utilities Company

Computer Software Company

21%

Financial Services Firm

17%

Manufacturing Company

Government

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

No data available

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Eggplant Performance?

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.

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Eggplant Performance?

The pricing is competitive in India.

What needs improvement with Eggplant Performance?

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 into a company, taking merely five minutes to set up. This ease of integration a...

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

In 2019, I was dealing with the costs of LoadRunner. While I don't remember the exact figures, JMeter being free and RPT being cheaper makes them attractive. The high cost of LoadRunner, in contras...

What needs improvement with Micro Focus LoadRunner Enterprise?

While I don't see any issues with LoadRunner's functionality, the cost of the tool is a major factor. Many of my customers have had to switch to different tools due to the cost of LoadRunner, despi...

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Also Known As

TestPlant eggPlant Performance

Micro Focus LoadRunner Enterprise, Performance Center, HPE Performance Center

Overview

eggPlant Performance provides sophisticated performance testing and load testing tools that can test the widest range of technology and can scale up to simulate any load you need, but are still easy-to-use. eggPlant Performance has been designed to cleanly manage the difficult stuff so you spend more of your time looking at what really matters – improving the user experience of your application. It ensures that your cloud and server based applications will continue to work, perform, and provide an excellent user experience with hundreds or thousands of simultaneous users. eggPlant Performance consists of three main components: Studio, Test Controller, and Analyzer. Studio is used to create the different components of a load test (including scripts, test data, test definitions, and monitoring targets). Test Controller is used subsequently to execute the tests and monitor them during runtime. Analyzer is then used to view completed test runs and their results, as well as generate a wide variety of charts and tables to analyze the data. eggPlant Performance supports a variety of virtual user types for different automation options, depending on the performance or load testing requirements and objectives. — Web HTPP/S: For protocol-level web scripting — Rich clients/UI-based: This includes Citrix VUs (for automating any desktop app published over Citrix), eggPlant Functional VUs (for integration with TestPlant’s functional UI testing tool), WinDriver VUs(for driving the interface of any Windows-based rich client application through a combination of object- and image-based approaches), Selenium VUs (for automating the user experience of browsers). — TCP/UDP: For recording network traffic

Keysight Technologies

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

Cisco

Hexaware, British Sky Broadcasting, JetBlue

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