Item: Apache JMeter
Rating: 9
Author: Verified User

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

Jmeter is used for the load or performance testing of an application. It is used to identify the bottleneck in the performance and improve the user experience. We have used for newly created authenticated API, Identify management system, and database to store PII. It is worth the tool to create your project and scripts to benchmark the performance numbers for future releases and improvements. We have found many bottlenecks in the application which required to re-design the data flow with the help of Jmeter.

Pros and Cons

Performance Testing.
Load Testing.
Penetration Testing.
Scale the test and rerun existing scripts.

Project Creation.
Variable declaration.
Global Design UI.
End User scenario to execute like live users performing the action on the application.

Most Important Features

Creating Scripts.
Running Scripts.
Generate Report.
End User test scenario.
Authentication, Http Header, Request and Response.

Return on Investment

Good ROI on improving the performance of the application.
Finding issues in the performance.
Benchmark the performance results.
CON: Need skillset to create and maintain the scripts in Java.
Scripts are reusable and it is executed by any user.
Need Client and Server setup to execute the scripts.

Alternatives Considered

Micro Focus LoadRunner (formerly hp loadrunner)

It is very costlier than Jmeter to manager for a multi-seat license. All company does not procure the license for costlier tools. Maintaining Load Runner scripts is difficult than JMeter scripts. You need skill resources to create and maintain the loadrunner scripts and tools. PRO for loadrunner: It's Paid tool and you will get the support whereas with Jmeter you have to rely on the community to support if there are any issues.

Key Insights

Do you think Apache JMeter delivers good value for the price?

Yes

Are you happy with Apache JMeter's feature set?

Yes

Did Apache JMeter live up to sales and marketing promises?

Yes

Did implementation of Apache JMeter go as expected?

Yes

Would you buy Apache JMeter again?

Yes

Other Software Used

LambdaTest, Slack, Microsoft Teams

Likelihood to Recommend

Performance testing of API, UI, Back-end, Middle layer of an application which transforms the data and consumer application uses it to Scale your tests to any size. Run Your Existing JMeter Tests At Any Limit From Any Location. Continuous Load Testing. Services: Scale your load testing. For any new API, it is better to benchmark the performance numbers for future improvements.

Best tool for performance testing

Overall Satisfaction with Apache JMeter