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Vendor: IBM
3.8 out of 5
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IBM Rational Performance Tester mindshare

As of January 2025, the mindshare of IBM Rational Performance Tester in the Test Management Tools category stands at 1.4%, up from 1.0% compared to the previous year, according to calculations based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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Financial Services Firm
22%
Computer Software Company
18%
Government
13%
Energy/Utilities Company
8%
Educational Organization
6%
Manufacturing Company
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Real Estate/Law Firm
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Media Company
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Retailer
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Construction Company
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University
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Healthcare Company
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Outsourcing Company
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Logistics Company
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Wholesaler/Distributor
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Consumer Goods Company
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Aerospace/Defense Firm
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Engineering Company
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Hospitality Company
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Paper And Forest Products
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Performing Arts
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Recreational Facilities/Services Company
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Agriculture
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IBM Rational Performance Tester reviews

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Netcool Engineer with 10,001+ employees
Verified user of IBM Rational Performance Tester
Oct 6, 2015
We can edit captured transactions and organize them by those for which we require performance metrics, but it lacks a set of manuals or guides that would take out some guess work.
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Quality Assurance Software Testing Lead at a government with 1,001-5,000 employees
Verified user of IBM Rational Performance Tester
Oct 15, 2015
It allows non-programmers to create performance tests, but the system that detects why certain scripts fail to play back as recorded needs improvement.
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Rational Tools Administrator for the National Science Foundation (NSF) at a tech services company with 201-500 employees
Verified user of IBM Rational Performance Tester
Oct 15, 2015
Product discussed: 8.7.2
The Rational Quality Manager adapter allows testers to manage, schedule, and execute their assets from it, though tighter integration with Jazz would be an improvement.
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Testing Tool Expert at a insurance company with 10,001+ employees
Verified user of IBM Rational Performance Tester
Aug 21, 2019
Product discussed: 92.2121
A solution that supports multiple integrations and offers great technical support

Pros

"Technical support is very good. I'm very satisfied with the assistance we've received so far."

Cons

"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."
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Architect Software Test Engineer at MAS Global Consulting
Verified user of IBM Rational Performance Tester
Jun 12, 2017
It can create scripts from the recording or from direct coding. Since it is built on Eclipse, it is expected to face corrupted projects that would impact time and efforts..
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Associate - Projects at a tech services company with 10,001+ employees
Verified user of IBM Rational Performance Tester
Jan 17, 2017
Product discussed: 8.5
It automatically correlates dynamic values, reducing script-enhancing times and meeting project schedules. However, it failed to support the Oracle NCA protocol.
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QA Automation Engineer II / Developer II at a financial services firm with 501-1,000 employees
Verified user of IBM Rational Performance Tester
    Oct 8, 2015
    It helped us determine that our longer response time was due to a couple of SQL bugs, though it doesn't support all applications types, such as mobile, web applications, XML requests, and PDF.
    KJ
    CEO at Xcelliti
    Verified user of IBM Rational Performance Tester
    Mar 27, 2021
    Supports web and mobile applications, very scalable, very stable, and wonderful support

    Pros

    "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."

    Cons

    "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."