Perfecto vs Tricentis NeoLoad comparison

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Perforce and Tricentis are both solutions in the Performance Testing Tools category. Perforce is ranked #13, while Tricentis is ranked #3 with an average rating of 8.3. Perforce holds a 3.6% mindshare in PTT, compared to Tricentis’s 13.0% mindshare. Additionally, 88% of Perforce users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 95% of Tricentis users who would recommend it.

Perfecto

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Tricentis NeoLoad

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95% willing to recommend

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Feb 5, 2025

Perfecto and NeoLoad compete in the test automation and performance testing category. Perfecto has an edge with its extensive cloud-based mobile testing and integration, while NeoLoad excels in load testing with its cost-effective solutions.

Features: Perfecto offers a comprehensive cloud-based platform supporting Appium and Selenium integration, enabling seamless cross-platform testing with detailed analytics and robust reporting capabilities. NeoLoad provides extensive load testing features with exceptional integration for API support, real-time monitoring, and flexible scripting options.

Room for Improvement: Perfecto could improve its user interface responsiveness and device lag issues in cloud testing, alongside better JIRA integration for operations. NeoLoad can enhance support for protocols like SAP and Citrix and optimize licensing complexities and UI design.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Perfecto provides flexible deployment across public and private clouds with highly responsive customer support. NeoLoad allows controlled environments with hybrid and on-premises options, though its customer support is noted as less satisfying compared to Perfecto.

Pricing and ROI: Perfecto is a premium solution, offering significant ROI through reduced infrastructure costs and enhanced testing capabilities, albeit at a higher expense. NeoLoad is cost-effective, with flexible licensing and competitive pricing, despite potential cost escalation with additional features.

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Review summaries and opinions

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Categories and Ranking

Perfecto

Ranking in Performance Testing Tools

13th

Average Rating

8.4

Reviews Sentiment

7.4

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Functional Testing Tools (20th), Mobile App Testing Tools (6th), Test Automation Tools (21st)

Tricentis NeoLoad

Ranking in Performance Testing Tools

3rd

Average Rating

8.2

Reviews Sentiment

7.3

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Load Testing Tools (3rd)

Mindshare comparison

As of September 2026, in the Performance Testing Tools category, the mindshare of Perfecto is 3.6%, up from 2.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Tricentis NeoLoad is 13.0%, down from 13.8% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Performance Testing Tools Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
Tricentis NeoLoad	13.0%
Perfecto	3.6%
Other	83.4%

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Rodrigo Candido Costa

Software Quality and Automation Specialist at PRIME CONTROL

The solution saves us money because the cost of each license is 10 times lower than what we would spend to maintain infrastructure here

Sometimes, when the automated tests sync up or we have to debug remotely, we cannot interact directly with the device. We can interact with the code in the debugging tool, but we cannot directly click on the element on the screen or send other kinds of inputs to the device. This is possible with other tools. Also, it would be nice if there were some kind of API to get a list of available devices. Currently, we have to look at the web interface to see the available devices, but the pipelines can't do it on their own there. We always need to do this manually, so it would be better if this feature was automated.

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AnantJoshi

Senior Director Intelligent Automation at Truglobal

Performance testing has delivered diverse global retail loads and generates clear diagnostic reports

I did not notice any weak points or downsides in Tricentis NeoLoad except for the cost. Everything else is good with the tool. When I consider that service customers have to pay the cost for the load generation, I find that the cost increases, especially when I want to generate a load for a global customer with different loads in different regions.

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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 are continuously doing testing on different environments, devices, and platforms. It executes seamlessly on multiple devices without having any connectivity issues. It has been really helpful for us to test on cloud devices."

"Overall, it has helped massively to speed up our testing efforts and not just from a device point of view."

"The automated test reporting functionality is the most valuable feature. We use the CI Dashboard. It's very important as it is the main reporting tool for our automated tests."

"When the scripts are stable, Perfecto is awesome."

"There are a whole bunch of things that I like about the solution, but I really love the interaction it has with mobile devices, the testing capabilities, as well as reporting capabilities that we get from the application. The reports are very detailed."

"We have seen the biggest improvement in cost savings, initially saving $2.6 million a year just on roaming charges."

"I also like the reporting functions. We are constantly downloading these reports and sharing them with our final customers. They help us understand what kind of bugs are happening through the applications. The recording feature is handy because it lets us see a video of the process we run through the pipeline and discover the point at which the automation is breaking."

"In terms of Perfecto's ability to perform cross-platform testing, I would rate it a ten out of ten."

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"It helped in achieving the testing of on-premise applications, as well as cloud-based applications, without much difficulty."

"NeoLoad is actually really good, mainly because they have a world-class support service."

"Wasted time in low-end work (scripting) is greatly reduced with NeoLoad."

"Customer support is excellent, with a very quick turn around time for any question asked."

"NeoLoad helped us to transition from load testing to continuous performance measurement."

"There are several key features, including Jenkins integration, infrastructure monitoring, and results analysis."

"There aren't other solutions as competitive as Tricentis NeoLoad when it comes to the performance side."

"With the tool, it is possible to compare NeoLoad test results against baseline and benchmark, and we can make the comparisons in the same window."

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Cons

"It does well for mobile testing, but when it comes to the web aspect, it is lagging a little bit in terms of execution."

"Previously, we used the cradle. Every time the mobile was blocking it, we would have to ask Perfecto to provide another one. That took a lot of time away from us."

"If we could run an accessibility test in Perfecto against builds, it would help us a lot. Currently, that's a very manual process for us. We haven't found a tool that can do accessibility scans for iOS and doesn't depend on engineering effort. Having a feature related to that would be really awesome for us."

"So, overall, I would rate Perfecto a seven out of ten because sometimes, we also have lagging with some of the devices. We get error messages, but we're not quite sure what's causing them."

"Going by the dashboard or analytics capabilities that Perfecto or Perforce is looking to offer in its roadmap, it will certainly help if they also cater to executing and enabling decision-making, rather than just focusing on standard testing metrics such as execution, efficiency, and defect rate. These are good metrics, but they don't necessarily enable decision-making for SLTs. Any improvements in the dashboards and reporting tools should focus on metrics or SLAs that can help with decision-making."

"It would be ideal if there was a complete integration with other test management tools and other applications like HPLM, Micro Focus, or Microsoft Azure."

"The flakiness, or the accuracy, of the test execution can be improved. Also, the responsiveness of their cloud lab could be improved as well."

"I'm hoping that Perfecto will come up with browser testing as well because it would be easier to access it."

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"NeoLoad can improve the correlation templates, which are specific to frameworks. There's room for improvement in that area."

"Tricentis NeoLoad crashes if an application contains more than 1,000 scripts."

"The product must improve the features that allow integration with CI/CD pipelines."

"Since the ownership of NeoLoad has changed to Tricentis, they have done a very poor job with license management. They changed the license policy very abruptly."

"I didn't like much of the support that you get from the Tricentis group unless it was after it integrated with Tricentis; the support is not that good."

"The rendering of heavyweighted applications can't be scripted via NeoLoad, so we have to use LoadRunner as an extra client."

"We had scalability issues for loads over 1000 when using one Load Generator."

"The UI lacks sufficient object rendering."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"This is an expensive solution compared to others, by 30% to 40%."

"Pricing is an area where Perfecto can do a little better. When we obtain additional licenses, we enter into negotiations with them."

"Pricing-wise, it is fine. It is not as expensive as what we used to have in the past from HP, IBM, and others. It is decently priced."

"Perfecto has definitely saved us on the costs and efforts of having to maintain our own virtual test environment. We lost about 20 devices in the past to maintenance and audit. That was a massive loss for us, as a company, because we were giving devices to someone, but don't know whether we would get it back or not. Having those virtual labs, we don't need to worry about these kinds of things. We are easily saving $5,000 to $10,000 a month on device costing."

"Although Perfecto is a good product for us to use, it is a bit expensive. It takes management a bit of work to find the appropriate funding for us to keep Perfecto. I imagine there could be some way to make it more accessible."

"I am not sure about its pricing, but from our perspective, licensing has been easy. Anytime I have new users or requests for users that want to get added, it's a very simple process. I just give the architectural owner of the product the name and email address, and they're able to easily add a new user. We don't have any issues in regards to getting licenses, but I don't have any insights into pricing."

"It's definitely on the higher end of prices for this type of service."

"Perfecto is about 30-40% cheaper than Device Anywhere. That was a big reason why we switched. Perfecto also solves some of the issues that we had with Device Anywhere. We have grown by 100% since we started to use Perfecto, and now we have devices roaming. When we look at the competition, we would still stick with Perfecto."

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"Tricentis NeoLoad price is a benefit of using this tool, it is less expensive than some of the other solutions."

"I'd rate it a seven out of ten in terms of pricing"

"We used a 60-day trial with ten hours of work per month."

"The licensing for this solution is renewable yearly, and covers all available features and technical support."

"I rate the solution's pricing an eight out of ten."

"The solution requires an annual license."

"Licence cost is very attractive compared to other vendor tools and also there are many license alternatives."

"Tricentis NeoLoad is much cheaper compared to other tools like LoadRunner."

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Penetration and Neoload Tester at a university with 501-1,000 employees

Apr 13, 2014

LoadRunner vs NeoLoad

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Financial Services Firm

17%

Construction Company

12%

Outsourcing Company

11%

Healthcare Company

Outsourcing Company

11%

Financial Services Firm

Construction Company

Manufacturing Company

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	1
Midsize Enterprise	1
Large Enterprise	23

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	5
Midsize Enterprise	13
Large Enterprise	51

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I highly recommend Tricentis NeoLoad for companies that are in need of a versatile load and performance testing tool. This relatively inexpensive solution is recognized by organizations like Oxford...

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Tricentis NeoLoad use cases were for retail, specifically a US based retail customer.

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Also Known As

Perfecto Mobile, Perfecto Web

NeoLoad, Neotys NeoLoad

Overview

Perfecto is a cloud-based testing platform that supports automated and manual testing processes across many devices and operating systems, facilitating cross-platform and real-time data access. Users experience seamless testing integrations, although improvements are sought in some areas.

Perfecto provides extensive mobile testing capabilities across iOS, Android, and more, with automation and enhanced reporting options such as video recordings. While it excels with Appium and Selenium integration for cross-platform consistency and CI Dashboard features, it faces challenges in iOS web testing and hybrid apps. Users indicate the need for better integration with test management tools, dashboard metrics improvements, and machine learning features. Cloud device response times and UI interactions could benefit from performance enhancements, while users desire longer report history and API automation advancements.

What are Perfecto's most important features?

Cloud-based Architecture: Access a vast array of devices and OS versions for testing scalability.
Automation: Supports Selenium and Appium for streamlined testing processes.
Enhanced Reporting: Offers video recordings to help validate tests thoroughly.
Cross-platform Testing: Execute tests across multiple platforms efficiently.
Real-time Data Access: Monitor tests via CI Dashboard and Live Stream.

What benefits or ROI can users expect from reviews?

Increased Device Availability: Quickly access the newest devices and software updates.
Improved Testing Speed: Allow faster test execution and feedback loops.
Scalability: Easily scale up or down with cloud-based resources.
Enhanced Productivity: Automate tests and streamline reporting for efficiency.

Perfecto has broad applications in industries such as retail, finance, and technology, where secure and scalable testing is critical. Organizations employ it in both private and public cloud environments for mobile, web, and API testing. Its ability to provide extensive device coverage and integration into existing CI/CD processes makes it integral for ensuring reliable mobile app performance and compatibility across platforms.

Perforce

Tricentis NeoLoad is designed for performance and load testing, allowing teams to collaborate effectively, even across different locations. Its user-centric interface supports various protocols and seamlessly integrates with tools like Jenkins and Tableau.

Tricentis NeoLoad streamlines performance testing by offering an adaptable environment for distributed teams. The tool is noted for its comprehensive analysis capabilities, user-friendly interface, and support for mobile and cloud testing. It also provides cost-effective scalability compared to competitors such as LoadRunner. However, areas for improvement include enhanced protocol support, interface and reporting upgrades, and better integration with CI/CD pipelines. Users have noted stability issues with large projects and challenges with concurrent script editing. Enhancing customer service, licensing options, and documentation could further improve user experience.

What features make Tricentis NeoLoad stand out?

Team Collaboration: Enables simultaneous work across different locations.
Comprehensive Insights: Custom graph options for detailed analysis.
User-Centric Design: Simplifies scripting without extensive coding knowledge.
Protocol Support: Facilitates mobile, web, and cloud-based testing.
Tool Integration: Works seamlessly with Jenkins, Tableau, and others.
Scalability and Monitoring: Supports real-time monitoring and API integration.

What benefits and ROI should users consider?

Cost Efficiency: More affordable than some competitors while offering scalable solutions.
Improved Testing Accuracy: Real-world simulation of multi-user scenarios.
Deployment Flexibility: Supports both on-premise and SaaS models.
Enhanced Application Performance: Monitors system behavior effectively.

Tricentis NeoLoad is primarily utilized in web application and SAP GUI testing, focusing on performance in QA and production settings. It supports real-world simulation for web services and APIs, proving especially beneficial in industries demanding robust system behavior monitoring and application scaling. Catering to on-premise and SaaS deployments, it integrates into CI/CD pipelines, enhancing testing efficiency across sectors.

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Sample Customers

Virgin Media, Paychex, Rabobank, R+V, Discover

Dell, H&R Block, Best Buy, Orange, Verizon Wireless, ING, Mazda, Siemens, University of Oxford

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