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IBM Rational Performance Tester pros and cons

Vendor: IBM
3.8 out of 5

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PROS

Offers comprehensive performance testing capabilities for web, enterprise, and service-based applications.
Provides detailed reporting and analysis to help identify performance bottlenecks.
Easily integrates with other tools from IBM's software suite for streamlined workflows.
Supports automated scheduling and execution of performance tests.
Features robust data correlation and parameterization for realistic test simulations.

CONS

Lack of proper documentation
High licensing cost
Steep learning curve
Inconsistent test results
Limited support for integrations
 

IBM Rational Performance Tester Pros review quotes

KashifJamil - PeerSpot reviewer
CEO at Xcelliti
Mar 24, 2021
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.
reviewer1054392 - PeerSpot reviewer
Testing Tool Expert at a insurance company with 10,001+ employees
Aug 21, 2019
Technical support is very good. I'm very satisfied with the assistance we've received so far.
it_user649818 - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior Test Architect at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
Jul 21, 2017
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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it_user262080 - PeerSpot reviewer
Architect Software Test Engineer at MAS Global Consulting
May 29, 2017
The setup was straightforward, it depends on the company's regulations and infrastructure policies.
it_user327495 - PeerSpot reviewer
Associate - Projects at a tech services company with 10,001+ employees
Jan 17, 2017
Once you are used to this tool, it is user friendly and provides very good analysis for web applications.
it_user341016 - PeerSpot reviewer
Java Developer + Workflow/Process Automation Developer with 501-1,000 employees
Nov 15, 2015
It's definitely helped in scaling the performance of our application.
it_user313104 - PeerSpot reviewer
Solutions Architect at a tech services company with 501-1,000 employees
Nov 15, 2015
Customization and extensions made in Java is valuable because this can help you set elements to improve your results.
it_user326904 - PeerSpot reviewer
Quality Assurance Software Testing Lead at a government with 1,001-5,000 employees
Oct 12, 2015
ROI is big because we do not need vendors to assist some with performance testing.
it_user327324 - PeerSpot reviewer
Rational Tools Administrator for the National Science Foundation (NSF) at a tech services company with 201-500 employees
Oct 13, 2015
Comprehensive Rational Performance Tester results allow testers to identify bottlenecks in the systems under test.
it_user324369 - PeerSpot reviewer
QA Automation Engineer II / Developer II at a financial services firm with 501-1,000 employees
Sep 30, 2015
Virtual Users.
 

IBM Rational Performance Tester Cons review quotes

KashifJamil - PeerSpot reviewer
CEO at Xcelliti
Mar 24, 2021
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.
reviewer1054392 - PeerSpot reviewer
Testing Tool Expert at a insurance company with 10,001+ employees
Aug 21, 2019
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.
it_user649818 - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior Test Architect at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
Jul 21, 2017
The installation and tool setup can take some time, since this involves several components.
Learn what your peers think about IBM Rational Performance Tester. Get advice and tips from experienced pros sharing their opinions. Updated: April 2026.
893,164 professionals have used our research since 2012.
it_user262080 - PeerSpot reviewer
Architect Software Test Engineer at MAS Global Consulting
May 29, 2017
Since it is Java-based, it is expected to be a resource eater on Windows.
it_user327495 - PeerSpot reviewer
Associate - Projects at a tech services company with 10,001+ employees
Jan 17, 2017
Support for more protocols is required.
it_user341016 - PeerSpot reviewer
Java Developer + Workflow/Process Automation Developer with 501-1,000 employees
Nov 15, 2015
It is complex for a novice.
it_user313104 - PeerSpot reviewer
Solutions Architect at a tech services company with 501-1,000 employees
Nov 15, 2015
We had open many PMRs for problems found in the products, and I'm not sure if all of them have been fixed.
it_user326904 - PeerSpot reviewer
Quality Assurance Software Testing Lead at a government with 1,001-5,000 employees
Oct 12, 2015
The HP tool is overall a little better but much more expensive.
it_user327324 - PeerSpot reviewer
Rational Tools Administrator for the National Science Foundation (NSF) at a tech services company with 201-500 employees
Oct 13, 2015
I’d like to see a tighter integration with Rational Quality Manager and the Jazz platform.
it_user324369 - PeerSpot reviewer
QA Automation Engineer II / Developer II at a financial services firm with 501-1,000 employees
Sep 30, 2015
The tool has lots of limitations.