We performed a comparison between Apache JMeter and Apigee based on real PeerSpot user reviews.
Find out in this report how the two API Testing Tools solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI."The new version of the solution is stable."
"The ease of use is the solution's most valuable feature. Also, the ability to easily create test cases is also very good. It's easy to just ramp up on the solution."
"JMeter is a free tool with a large user population, which comes in handy because we have a vast knowledge base to tap into when needed. It's also easier to hire consultants who know JMeter."
"The solution is free. You don't need to worry about licensing costs."
"JMeter is easy to use for a user who doesn't have too much knowledge of programming or certain languages."
"Due to process automation, I don't have to prepare reports, making it the perfect solution."
"The most valuable feature for us is the available information on the forums and to be able to discuss and get answers from the people that are involved in using this tool."
"The distributed load testing is very good with Apache JMeter."
"We have been using Apigee mostly for proxy FGIs. We also use its security features as well as traffic control features."
"Apigee is relatively easy to use for developers."
"Easy interface to monetize and deliver APIs with very easy integration for third-party development environments/delivery."
"It's stable."
"Its flexibility allows seamless management of different products, showcasing scalability to handle extensive solutions."
"The ease of creating policies has been the most useful of the solution's features. It's a quick ramp-up time. It's easy for our support staff to implement the policies in the API management layer."
"Technical support has been decent."
"The most valuable feature is the API gateway."
"JMeter output reports can be difficult to understand without training."
"Apache JMeter could be a more user-friendly product from the end user's perspective."
"You really need a technical team in order to really utilize the product."
"The solution's setup could be easier and security could be improved to minimize vulnerabilities."
"In terms of setup, it could be nicer, to be honest. Sometimes, I get a little bit lost."
"It should start supporting the presentation layer. It currently provides performance testing specifically at the application and API level. It can be extended to the presentation layer, which includes mainly Angular and React frameworks. It should also be easy to use and easy to train people."
"The UI needs some work. The first time I used JMeter, I couldn't record the full scenario to mimic the user experience. Since then, they have introduced some plugins and a third-party tool called BlazeMeter."
"Apache JMeter may have difficulty recognizing dynamic objects in some critical cases, which can lead to challenges in terms of object identification."
"The initial setup is not straightforward, particularly for hybrid solutions."
"Unlike WSA, Apigee does not have a partnership model, something which makes it a bit easier for companies such as ours to go with the former solution."
"Apigee could improve by integrating with more identity providers and offering a default authentication module."
"The solution could add even more functionalities."
"I would like them to add features, such as caching and mediation policies."
"We do not have control over the installation."
"I would like to see the monitoring, dashboards, and reports improve."
"I see some lagging in regards to integration capacity"
Apache JMeter is ranked 3rd in API Testing Tools with 82 reviews while Apigee is ranked 6th in API Testing Tools with 82 reviews. Apache JMeter is rated 7.8, while Apigee is rated 8.2. The top reviewer of Apache JMeter writes "It's a free tool with a vast knowledge base, but the reporting is lackluster, and it has a steep learning curve". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Apigee writes "Has a robust community and outstanding performance". Apache JMeter is most compared with BlazeMeter, Postman, Tricentis NeoLoad, Katalon Studio and OpenText LoadRunner Professional, whereas Apigee is most compared with Microsoft Azure API Management, IBM API Connect, Amazon API Gateway, WSO2 API Manager and Layer7 API Management. See our Apache JMeter vs. Apigee report.
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