BlazeMeter vs. IBM Robotic Process Automation vs. Robot Framework

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
BlazeMeter
Score 8.0 out of 10
N/A
The BlazeMeter Continuous Testing Platform is a unified, end-to-end, next-generation software test automation platform built for both Agile and COE teams, from Perforce. BlazeMeter includes complete continuous testing capabilities deeply integrated into a single, intuitive workflow.
$199
per month
IBM Robotic Process Automation
Score 8.6 out of 10
N/A
IBM Robotic Process Automation with Automation Anywhere is a robotic process automation solution combining business process management tools from IBM with Automation Anywhere's bots and automation capabilities.
$840
per month
Robot Framework
Score 5.2 out of 10
N/A
Robot Framework is a generic keyword-driven test automation and RPA framework for acceptance level testing and acceptance test-driven development (ATDD).N/A
Pricing
BlazeMeterIBM Robotic Process AutomationRobot Framework
Editions & Modules
Basic
$149.00
per month
Pro
$649.00
per month
IBM RPA On premises
Platform starter pack, starting at USD 840.00 per month
per month
IBM RPA Software as a service (SaaS)
Platform starter pack, starting at USD 840.00 per month
per month
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Offerings
Pricing Offerings
BlazeMeterIBM Robotic Process AutomationRobot Framework
Free Trial
NoYesNo
Free/Freemium Version
YesNoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoYesNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeOptionalNo setup fee
Additional Details
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Features
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Automation Testing
Comparison of Automation Testing features of Product A and Product B
BlazeMeter
9.0
1 Ratings
7% above category average
IBM Robotic Process Automation
-
Ratings
Robot Framework
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Ratings
CI/CD Tool Integration9.01 Ratings00 Ratings00 Ratings
Integrated Version Control9.01 Ratings00 Ratings00 Ratings
Data-Driven Testing9.01 Ratings00 Ratings00 Ratings
Testing Collaboration9.01 Ratings00 Ratings00 Ratings
Testing Reports & Analytics9.01 Ratings00 Ratings00 Ratings
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User Ratings
BlazeMeterIBM Robotic Process AutomationRobot Framework
Likelihood to Recommend
9.0
(5 ratings)
8.3
(94 ratings)
5.0
(1 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
-
(0 ratings)
8.8
(7 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Usability
-
(0 ratings)
9.1
(17 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Support Rating
-
(0 ratings)
9.1
(18 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Online Training
-
(0 ratings)
4.5
(1 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Implementation Rating
-
(0 ratings)
8.9
(2 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Configurability
-
(0 ratings)
9.1
(1 ratings)
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(0 ratings)
User Testimonials
BlazeMeterIBM Robotic Process AutomationRobot Framework
Likelihood to Recommend
Perforce Software
It is well suited for applications that are mission-critical or applications that can receive high traffic/transactions at unscheduled time periods. Using the load testing feature of BlazeMeter, we can test and ascertain the capacity of the application without the drawbacks of the usual Apache JMeter load testing which depends heavily on the host system from where the load testing is performed.
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IBM
While it can be applied to various scenarios, its suitability can depend on the specific requirements of a given task or process. Here are some scenarios where IBM RPA is well-suited and scenarios where it may be less appropriate: Well suited: 1.Data Entry and Data Migration: RPA can efficiently automate data entry tasks, such as copying information from one system to another or migrating data between databases, reducing the risk of human error 2. Report Generation: RPA can generate routine reports by extracting data from various sources, formatting it, and delivering the reports to the relevant stakeholders, saving time and effort. 3. Email and Message Handling: RPA can help manage and categorize emails and messages, such as routing customer inquiries to the right department or processing routine email requests.Less suited for: 1. Cases where there is High Variability: RPA may struggle with tasks that have a high degree of variability, where each case is unique and difficult to standardize. 2. For Complex Decision-Making: RPA is rule-based and not designed for complex decision-making processes. It cannot replace the judgment and decision-making capabilities of humans. 3.Tasks Requiring Creativity: RPA is not suitable for tasks that require creativity, innovation, or problem-solving skills, as it operates based on predefined rules and logic.
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Open Source
It suits for checking features of a simple web application or features that don't heavily rely on AJAX. You could create tests that check if application is running properly and raise alarm if required so someone can manually check for problems. However making big test sets to produce reliable results may prove to be difficult or impossible. Also running lots of test cases can take hours.
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Pros
Perforce Software
  • BlazeMeter takes the .jmx script that teams had written for JMeter. The transition from JMeter to BlazeMeter was seamless.
  • BlazeMeter offers its own cloud and hence we did not have to set it up on-premise.
  • BlazeMeter hits our application from various geographic locations that simulates real life users.
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IBM
  • accessing local system
  • It was programmed to navigate to the web page requiring reCAPTCHA verification, locate the reCAPTCHA challenge, and generate a screenshot or other data to present to a user for manual input.
  • It was programmed to extract employee data from emails or forms, update the employee record in Workday, and send automated notifications.
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Open Source
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Cons
Perforce Software
  • Blazemeter reporting is very basic and shallow. There is no way to drill down or correlate. I can get better reports by using JMeter for free.
  • Blazemeter is very costly. Testing with volumes of more than 1K cu is expensive, and can be done for much cheaper if a company/team is willing to invest a bit of time to figure out how to use cloud instances and jmeter slaves, and to write a basic script to collect resulting xml output.
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IBM
  • Security and data privacy: IBM RPA may not have the strongest security features, which can leave sensitive data vulnerable to breaches or hacking.
  • Scalability: IBM RPA may not scale well to accommodate larger businesses and more complex processes, which can lead to performance issues and increased costs.
  • Customization: IBM RPA may not provide as much customization options as some users would like, making it difficult to tailor the software to specific business needs.
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Open Source
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Likelihood to Renew
Perforce Software
No answers on this topic
IBM
By implementing IBM Robotic Process Automation, we realized that they are digital robots with a great impact on our manual tasks, generating good automation capabilities that are beneficial to the entire company.
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Open Source
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Usability
Perforce Software
Easy to setup to do API Performance Testing. Dashboard to showcase results Capability to showcase runtime results
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IBM
IBM RPA is a very powerful tool, it has almost all the features that are necessary to build, implement and manage highly functional robots. The learning curve is very fast, so excellent skills are acquired. It is not necessary to have strong programming knowledge because its use is very easy. It is just drag and drop commands. By adding rules and logic, wonderful robots can be achieved.
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Open Source
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Support Rating
Perforce Software
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IBM
IBM has done a great job with enablement for the product. There is documentation for use-cases, development videos for beginners, and a community forum that has proven useful for getting started with the application. Although the resources cannot solve every problem a developer comes across, they have been very beneficial to our technical team.
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Open Source
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Implementation Rating
Perforce Software
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IBM
I am main developer of the this implementation. I have faced many chanllenges in implementation as IBM RPA not provided direct commands to automate Excel. I enjoyed in finding solution and best approach for the implementation
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Open Source
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Alternatives Considered
Perforce Software
In comparison with Blazemeter the closes competitor is JMeter but it has disadvantages like it is not a tool that can be use as a collaborative tool and works locally in a computer, Blazemeter is in the web so different people can access and run tests or collaborate do add, edit or delete the existent scripts.
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IBM
I've always had excellent service and had no trouble communicating. It has aided in my understanding of how I can continue to use the bots. Reading peer assessments reveals that while IBM RPA demands a substantial initial financial commitment, it justifies its cost, unlike Blue Prism RPA, which does not.
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Open Source
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Return on Investment
Perforce Software
  • It helped positively by helping to identify the maximum capacity needed for high traffic periods
  • Saved revenue by eliminating unwanted duplication of systems
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IBM
  • IBM Robotic Process Automation has helped save on cost and time as it is able to automate tasks that are repetitive and routine tasks.
  • IBM Robotic Process Automation has helped us increase productivity. This is because it is able to perform tasks with a high degree of accuracy and speed.
  • It has enhanced compliance as it is able to automate compliance-related tasks. This has helped us improve our reputation.
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Open Source
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ScreenShots

IBM Robotic Process Automation Screenshots

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