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IBM Rational Performance Tester vs Visual Studio Test Professional comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Sep 16, 2024

Review summaries and opinions

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Categories and Ranking

IBM Rational Performance Te...
Ranking in Test Management Tools
25th
Average Rating
7.6
Number of Reviews
17
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Visual Studio Test Professi...
Ranking in Test Management Tools
5th
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
7.2
Number of Reviews
52
Ranking in other categories
Functional Testing Tools (7th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of September 2025, in the Test Management Tools category, the mindshare of IBM Rational Performance Tester is 1.5%, up from 0.9% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Visual Studio Test Professional is 2.6%, down from 3.1% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Test Management Tools Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
Visual Studio Test Professional2.6%
IBM Rational Performance Tester1.5%
Other95.9%
Test Management Tools
 

Featured Reviews

KashifJamil - PeerSpot reviewer
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.
CharlesChang - PeerSpot reviewer
Valuable performance and libraries but needs compatibility improvements
We use Visual Studio Test Professional to develop our internal applications for our company The performance of Visual Studio Test Professional is valuable. Additionally, there are many libraries that I can use, and it supports cross-platform functionality. Visual Studio Test Professional is…

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"It can support both web applications and mobile applications, and in certain cases, it can also support testing of desktop applications or software-based applications. You can write web applications, mobile applications, and software-based applications."
"Technical support is very good. I'm very satisfied with the assistance we've received so far."
"Visual Studio Test Professional is a very scalable solution."
"The interface is easy to use."
"The most valuable features are the SSIS reports, the deployment models, and the ability to interact with other Microsoft tools."
"It's great for the development of .NET."
"What I like most about Visual Studio Test Professional is the way people publish templates and publish integration."
"The ability to quickly make your own components has been valuable."
"The tool is flexible and easy to manage. We use it since it is scalable and easy to use. It integrates with solutions."
"You can easily write code, test, and deploy within the same environment. It is a mature tool. It regularly receives new updates and versions. In my opinion, it's one of the best products by Microsoft for developers."
 

Cons

"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."
"The solution is not easily scalable. If you want to extend the solution, you need to purchase a different kind of license. You also have to work with the IBM team to assist in scaling."
"I would appreciate some enhancements in the interface, maybe adding more color options."
"Sometimes, the solution hangs, so its performance could be improved."
"The database administration could be better; you should be able to choose new tools with the development environment in Visual Studio. It could be easier to use."
"Visual Studio Test Professional is expensive."
"The solution is quite expensive."
"The solution's documentation could be improved because it keeps disappearing from the solution."
"The vendor must release a lightweight version of the solution."
"Visual Studio Test Professional is a little pricey."
 

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."
"We have licensing for Visual Studio Community edition."
"The tool is expensive in my region."
"It is a price-effective solution"
"Visual Studio Test Professional is not an expensive solution."
"Users have to pay a licensing fee for Visual Studio Test Professional."
"Visual Studio Test Professional is a very expensive solution."
"We pay a yearly licensing fee for Visual Studio Test Professional, which is expensive."
"There are two versions of Visual Studio Test Professional: Community and Professional. We are currently using the Community version, but if we start working on a commercial product, we will consider upgrading to the Professional version. We need to identify how we will proceed with our projects, and based on that, we will decide on our licensing."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
27%
Government
15%
Computer Software Company
15%
Retailer
3%
Manufacturing Company
14%
Financial Services Firm
13%
Performing Arts
10%
Computer Software Company
9%
 

Company Size

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Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business4
Midsize Enterprise6
Large Enterprise8
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business14
Midsize Enterprise14
Large Enterprise23
 

Questions from the Community

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What do you like most about Visual Studio Test Professional?
The most valuable features of the solution are its ease of use and availability.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Visual Studio Test Professional?
The tool is free, resulting in no costs associated with its use. The absence of price makes it cost-effective.
What needs improvement with Visual Studio Test Professional?
The product needs contextual help integrated within its interface. Currently, I need to search online to find out how to use certain functions. This feature would save time by providing direct assi...
 

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Sample Customers

andagon, Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Oregon
Transport for Greater Manchester, Ordina, Bluegarden A/S, CLEAResult, Jet.com, OSIsoft, Australian Taxation Office, BookedOut, Tracasa
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