Eggplant Test vs k6 Open Source comparison

Keysight Technologies and k6 are both solutions in the Regression Testing Tools category. Additionally, 80% of Keysight Technologies users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of k6 users who would recommend it.

Eggplant Test

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80% willing to recommend

k6 Open Source

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100% willing to recommend

Eggplant Test

k6 Open Source

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We performed a comparison between Eggplant Test and k6 Open Source based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two Regression Testing Tools solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.

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Eggplant Test vs. k6 Open Source

September 2025

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Review summaries and opinions

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

Categories and Ranking

Eggplant Test

Average Rating

7.8

Reviews Sentiment

6.5

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Test Management Tools (9th), Digital Experience Monitoring (DEM) (13th), Test Automation Tools (12th)

k6 Open Source

Average Rating

7.6

Reviews Sentiment

7.9

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Load Testing Tools (7th), Regression Testing Tools (9th)

Featured Reviews

Mirza Hussain

Engineer at a manufacturing company with 10,001+ employees

Has required frequent manual adjustments due to screen resolution but supports simple automation with minimal effort

I would prefer more UFT because it has VB scripting capabilities. While Eggplant Test also has this feature, it's not very user-friendly. I prefer the features of UFT compared to Eggplant Test. When needing to do quick automation, I would prefer Eggplant Test, but otherwise, I would always choose UFT. It depends on the complexity of the tasks. For big problems and complex automation tasks, I would prefer UFT because it has more flexibility and is more effective. With Eggplant Test, if you have very low complexity automation, such as simple click sequences and validation, then it would be preferable; with more complexity, I would not recommend Eggplant Test.

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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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Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The features that we like the most are the developer interface and the ability to quickly develop and deploy tests."

"Its scalability is good. It is useful for desktop applications, and it also uses OCR and does image recognition."

"It provides very strong cross-platform support."

"We did see a massive return on investment from using Eggplant."

"It is easy to set up."

"The solution is a stable one."

"The most valuable feature is the ability to create code from a flow chart, and then run the code through it."

"The main feature of Eggplant Test is that it can do fully automated web testing and app testing."

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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."

Cons

"Since there are very few customers in the Indian region, there is no training available, and it's challenging to find skilled talent."

"The execution times are a little slower, and the two-system architecture that we currently follow could be better replaced with a one-system architecture."

"There was no free trial in it."

"The language is too specific; it is just for Eggplant."

"It has low productivity."

"They need to update the Linux. I think it's kind of an outdated Java Swing application."

"A step forward would be to have event support, because it is more or less linear at the moment."

"Its performance and stability could be better."

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

Pricing and Cost Advice

"End-to-end testing isn't possible for us because of the licensing problems. It's very expensive, so we only have two development/execution licenses."

"This solution is expensive when compared to the market. However, the reason it is more expensive is because of its stability, high performance, and for its support of any technology."

"Eggplant Test is a very expensive solution."

"It probably has a yearly license."

"Make a smart decision about the number of developer- and execution-only licenses you purchase to maximize your budget. We found that going heavier on execution-only licenses has been a way to reduce our costs and maximize our ability to benefit from the software."

"It is scalable, but it is a matter of money in the pocket. You can scale it, but then you have to have additional licenses. The licensing approach of eggPlant is not the best."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Manufacturing Company

14%

Financial Services Firm

12%

Computer Software Company

10%

Healthcare Company

Computer Software Company

18%

Manufacturing Company

Retailer

Financial Services Firm

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	4
Midsize Enterprise	3
Large Enterprise	14

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Questions from the Community

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Selenium HQ’s biggest advantage is that it is customizable. Its other most valuable feature is that the driver interface is really helpful and user-friendly; Selenium HQ makes it easy to navigate t...

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

The price of Eggplant Test is on the higher side, but the benefits it provides make it worth using.

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What needs improvement with Eggplant Manager?

The execution times are a little slower, and the two-system architecture that we currently follow could be better replaced with a one-system architecture.

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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?

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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 ease of use make it promising for a wider audience.

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Also Known As

Eggplant Digital Automation Intelligence, Eggplant DAI, Eggplant Automation Cloud, Eggplant Manager, Eggplant Mobile, Eggplant Customer Experience Insights

Load Impact

Overview

Across every industry, digital transformation is top of mind. New methods of developing software are driving fast change, and test teams are feeling the pressure. Increasing demand to release faster while maintaining the highest levels of quality is making the testing process more complex and harder to scale.

With AI-powered testing, Eggplant’s test and automation intelligence delivers the coverage you need to optimize the user experience, speed up release cycles, and improve your quality assurance process. Discover a fast, secure, and easy-to-use solution that tests any kind of software on any platform or device.

Keysight Technologies

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.

Sample Customers

FUJIFILM Group, NEC Personal Computers

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

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