IBM Rational Performance Tester vs Tricentis Tosca comparison

IBM and Tricentis are both solutions in the Regression Testing Tools category. Additionally, 100% of IBM users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 96% of Tricentis users who would recommend it.

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IBM Rational Performance Te...

Average Rating

7.6

Number of Reviews

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Test Management Tools (21st)

Tricentis Tosca

Average Rating

8.2

Reviews Sentiment

6.7

Number of Reviews

113

Ranking in other categories

Service Virtualization (2nd), Functional Testing Tools (1st), Mobile App Testing Tools (1st), Regression Testing Tools (1st), API Testing Tools (2nd), Test Automation Tools (1st)

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KashifJamil

CEO at Xcelliti

Supports web and mobile applications, very scalable, very stable, and wonderful support

There are some features that Micro Focus LoadRunner provides, but they are not available in IBM Rational Performance Tester. They should include such features. It can also have more reports similar to what HP provides. It might also need some improvement in terms of the tools and support for other technology areas. Certain technologies are not supported by every tool. They need to support all sorts of technologies and platforms on which web applications and mobile applications are built. They need complete support for all sorts of technologies.

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reviewer2740515

Senior Software Engineer 2 at a tech services company with 51-200 employees

Automation test development becomes accessible and effective for functional testers

Tricentis Tosca is a codeless tool, making it easy for everyone to understand the transition of how to develop scenarios or test cases. In Tricentis Tosca, analyzing failures is straightforward because every time it fails somewhere, I get the screenshot, which helps me analyze how and why it failed. It has all the modules, including some pre-built ones that can be reused efficiently. Compared to other code tools such as Selenium, where I used to develop one script in one day, with Tricentis Tosca I can easily develop one script in four hours or three hours, saving four to five hours in a day.

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Pros

"Customization and extensions made in Java is valuable because this can help you set elements to improve your results."

"Rational Performance Tester was perfectly suited to provide the means to monitor the availability and performance of our web services."

"The setup was straightforward, it depends on the company's regulations and infrastructure policies."

"Technical support is very good. I'm very satisfied with the assistance we've received so far."

"It's one of the most cost-effective products on the market."

"With each new version, the tool gets better and better features."

"It's definitely helped in scaling the performance of our application."

"This tool is very scalable, and for large scale tests, i.e., 5000 virtual users and up, it performs very well."

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"From a positive perspective, I would want people to use the reporting from Tosca."

"The reporting is really nice."

"The product's initial setup phase was easy."

"Customer Service: Best I have ever seen. Technical Support: Best I have ever seen."

"One notable feature is its ability to handle negative XPath healing processes. If one XPath fails, Tosca can utilize backup XPaths to ensure test cases do not fail due to locator issues, thereby focusing on identifying application-side issues, which is the ultimate goal."

"I would recommend this solution to others."

"The automation engine is very strong, and it is very competitive in the market in terms of features. They develop a lot of features."

"Scriptless SW QA automation provides a very quick on ramp to test automation with little maintenance."

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Cons

"There are some features that Micro Focus LoadRunner provides, but they are not available in IBM Rational Performance Tester."

"There are some features that Micro Focus LoadRunner provides, but they are not available in IBM Rational Performance Tester. They should include such features. It can also have more reports similar to what HP provides. It might also need some improvement in terms of the tools and support for other technology areas. Certain technologies are not supported by every tool. They need to support all sorts of technologies and platforms on which web applications and mobile applications are built. They need complete support for all sorts of technologies."

"Support for more protocols is required."

"Now, the price slightly expensive especially if you are in small-medium company, but if you are in a medium-high company, and need the powerful tools with IBM great name, just use it."

"The tool has lots of limitations."

"The HP tool is overall a little better but much more expensive."

"For a rational performance testing solution, the initial setup is very complex. The setup was difficult and the documentation was not very up to date."

"Since it is Java-based, it is expected to be a resource eater on Windows."

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"The support from Tricentis Tosca needs to be improved. I have not been happy with their support."

"The product's test case management functionality needs enhancement."

"The disadvantage is that it is very expensive."

"The support we received from Tricentis Tosca was good, but it can improve."

"The tool lags in client-based applications. We have also encountered issues with the features in integrations."

"ScratchBook execution needs to be improved as Tosca crashes multiple times."

"I would like to see better integration with other testing tools."

"Technical support used to be better. It is now a bit difficult to reach out compared to previous experiences."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"It is much cheaper than Micro Focus LoadRunner. We need perpetual licenses. Support is included in the first sale. After that, you need to renew support every year."

"The pricing and licensing of Tricentis Tosca were alright. Many customers look for end-to-end enterprise solutions, there were not many challenges with the pricing. However, the customers who are coming from Selenium or similar, feel they're paying a premium for this Tricentis Tosca license. If the right person is there for the implementation of the Tricentis Tosca, then it is one of the best tools in the market."

"The pricing of the solution comes as part of our Tosca bundle."

"It is an expensive tool compared to other test automation tools. It has a lot of advantages over other tools."

"I would rate the pricing a seven out of ten, where one is cheap, and ten is expensive. It is on the higher side."

"We have around 200 [concurrent] licenses and the cost around $1.4 million a year."

"I am satisfied with the cost."

"I rate the price of Tricentis Tosca a two out of five."

"Tricentis Tosca is an expensive solution and there is an annual license required. The whole licensing process is confusing and it could be made easier."

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Financial Services Firm

17%

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Manufacturing Company

12%

Financial Services Firm

12%

Computer Software Company

11%

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Midsize Enterprise	24
Large Enterprise	72

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How does Micro Focus UFT One compare to Tricentis Tosca?

We reviewed MicroFocus UFT One but ultimately chose to use Tricentis Tosca because we needed API testing. MicroFocus UFT is a performance and functional testing tool. We tested it, and it was well...

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How does Tricentis Tosca compare with Worksoft Certify?

Tosca fulfills our business needs better because it is an end-to-end solution across technologies. We like that it is scriptless, so even non-experienced staff can use it. To put it simply, with To...

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What do you like most about Tricentis Tosca?

For beginners, the product is good, especially for those who are interested in the quality side of software testing.

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Also Known As

Rational Performance Tester

Orchestrated Service Virtualization

Overview

IBM Rational Performance Tester is a performance testing solution that validates the scalability of web and server applications. Rational Performance Tester identifies the presence and cause of system performance bottlenecks and reduces load testing complexity.

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Tricentis Tosca offers model-based testing that supports both technical and non-technical users through a user-friendly interface, enabling scriptless automation and seamless integration with UI and non-UI applications.

Tosca's modular approach enhances test maintenance and reuse while delivering comprehensive automation for diverse testing environments. Backed by risk-based testing and automated data management, it supports end-to-end testing across API, SAP, and desktop applications. Tosca's integration capabilities extend to environments like Salesforce, PHP webshops, and mobile apps, effectively enhancing Agile team workflows. Despite its strengths, room remains for improved reporting, object recognition, and more efficient upgrade processes. Enhancing documentation and mobile testing support could further elevate its functionality for many.

What key features does Tricentis Tosca offer?

User-friendly interface: Simplifies interactions for non-technical users.
Model-based testing: Facilitates the easy creation of automated test cases.
Scriptless automation: Enables quick test development without coding.
Integration capabilities: Supports connections with multiple platforms like SAP and Salesforce.
Modular approach: Enhances the reuse and maintenance of test components.

What benefits to expect from Tricentis Tosca?

Efficiency: Streamlines the testing process for faster release cycles.
Versatility: Suitable for diverse application environments including web and desktop.
Productivity: Boosts Agile team integration for comprehensive testing.
Risk-based testing: Prioritizes testing efforts based on potential impact.

In retail, Tricentis Tosca automates inventory and transaction testing, ensuring efficient system updates. Financial services employ it for regulatory compliance through automated test scenarios in mainframe and PDF environments. Telecommunication companies utilize Tosca for API testing, aligning services across network platforms seamlessly.

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andagon, Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Oregon

HBO, AMEX, BMW Group, ING, Bosch, Austrian Airlines, Deutsche Bank, Henkel, Allianz, Bank of America, UBS, Orange, Siemens, Swiss Re, Vodafone

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