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BlazeMeter

Overview

What is BlazeMeter?

The BlazeMeter Continuous Testing Platform, supported by Broadcom since the acquisition of CA Technologies in 2018 and now by Perforce since the September 2021 acquisition, provides scriptless test automation, as well as unified functional and performance testing. It allows users…

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Blazemeter has become an essential tool for multiple teams within organizations that need to load and stress test online radio streaming …
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The Real Blaze

10 out of 10
July 29, 2021
Incentivized
We especially used the platform for load testing critical applications which are mission critical and end customer facing applications. It …
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Pricing

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Basic

$149.00

Cloud
per month

Pro

$649.00

Cloud
per month

Entry-level set up fee?

  • No setup fee

Offerings

  • Free Trial
  • Free/Freemium Version
  • Premium Consulting/Integration Services

Starting price (does not include set up fee)

  • $199 per month
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Product Demos

BlazeMeter Continuous Testing Platform Overview

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Product Details

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BlazeMeter Technical Details

Deployment TypesSoftware as a Service (SaaS), Cloud, or Web-Based
Operating SystemsUnspecified
Mobile ApplicationNo

Frequently Asked Questions

The BlazeMeter Continuous Testing Platform, supported by Broadcom since the acquisition of CA Technologies in 2018 and now by Perforce since the September 2021 acquisition, provides scriptless test automation, as well as unified functional and performance testing. It allows users to test and monitor public, private, and 3rd party APIs, and is deployable as a SaaS, or deployed from a private cloud.

BlazeMeter starts at $199.

Load Focus and OctoPerf are common alternatives for BlazeMeter.

The most common users of BlazeMeter are from Mid-sized Companies (51-1,000 employees).
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Reviews and Ratings

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Community Insights

TrustRadius Insights are summaries of user sentiment data from TrustRadius reviews and, when necessary, 3rd-party data sources. Have feedback on this content? Let us know!

Blazemeter has become an essential tool for multiple teams within organizations that need to load and stress test online radio streaming websites. Users rely on the software to run performance tests with .jmx scripts, eliminating the need for a separate performance test environment. By using Blazemeter's Blaze Cloud as a SaaS solution, users can monitor the performance of their sites before and after deployments. This allows them to identify any performance impact or deprecation that new functionalities might introduce before releasing them into a live environment.

Blazemeter is particularly useful for load testing critical applications that are customer-facing and experience volatile customer interactions. The platform helps users understand application capacity, identify improvement areas, and plan better. Integration with CI/CD pipelines allows for automation testing with every build, enhancing efficiency. One of the key benefits of Blazemeter is its user-friendly GUI, which makes it easy to learn and implement test scripts. Additionally, multiple projects can be created on the console based on specific requirements. The software also provides the ability to set alerts and trigger reports upon completion of testing. Historical test reports can be fetched from the report section, offering valuable insights for analysis and improvement.

To enhance its capabilities, users often combine Blazemeter with other tools like Catchpoint to introduce load to the application and identify additional issues. Overall, Blazemeter is highly valued by teams looking to ensure their websites can handle high traffic loads and deliver a seamless user experience through effective performance testing.

Intuitive and Uncluttered UI: Several users have mentioned that Blazemeter has a very intuitive and uncluttered user interface. They appreciate its simplicity, making it easy for beginners to figure out and get started with.

Seamless Transition from JMeter: Many reviewers have highlighted the seamless transition from JMeter to Blazemeter. They mention that Blazemeter takes the .jmx script already written for JMeter, eliminating the need to learn a new tool or language.

Cloud Platform and Real-life User Simulation: The fact that Blazemeter offers its own cloud platform is seen as a positive aspect by several users. It eliminates the need to set up on-premise infrastructure. Additionally, users like that Blazemeter has the capability to simulate real-life users by hitting applications from various geographic locations.

Lack of Advanced Reporting: Some users have expressed dissatisfaction with Blazemeter's reporting capabilities, describing them as basic and shallow. They feel that the platform lacks the ability to drill down or correlate data effectively.

High Cost for Large Volumes: Several reviewers have pointed out that Blazemeter can become costly, particularly when conducting performance tests with large volumes exceeding 1K cu. This pricing structure may deter some users who are working with extensive testing requirements.

No Integration with Jenkins Pipeline 2.0: Users have requested integration between Blazemeter and Jenkins Pipeline 2.0, as it is currently not supported. The absence of this feature limits the seamless integration and automation options available to those using both tools in their workflow.

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