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Mahesh Bontha - PeerSpot reviewer
Quality Assurance Architect at Healthonus
Real User
Top 20
An easy-to-use tool with a great interface and report-generation capabilities
Pros and Cons
  • "It is a stable solution. When we compare BlazeMeter with other tools in the market, I can say that the solution's overall performance has also been very good in our company."
  • "I don't think I can generate a JMX file unless I run JMeter, which is one of my concerns when it comes to BlazeMeter."

What is most valuable?

BlazeMeter is a very good tool to add users and ramp up things, making them a few of its very good features.

What needs improvement?

BlazeMeter is a very handy tool requiring drag and drop to operate., but I don't think I can generate a JMX file unless I run JMeter, which is one of my concerns when it comes to BlazeMeter. In our company, we are mostly unable to capture logs or events with BlazeMeter. We want BlazeMeter to assimilate a mobile app, especially sincere company deals in mobile apps, and we wish to conduct testing using BlazeMeter. The solution has been good so far, but JMeter is one area that has been tricky for me since I cannot generate events.

I cannot speak about a particular weakness in the tool, but it is a tricky product since those who want to use it need to depend on another tool called JMeter. JMeter is required to get the scripts and JMX file before being able to run on BlazeMeter.

In our company, an APK is generated whenever we develop mobile apps, and when I drag and drop it as a script, a JMX file should be generated, which is a feature not included in the solution. The aforementioned area where the solution lacks can be considered for improvement.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using BlazeMeter for two months. I am currently an end user of the tool using BlazeMeter's trial version.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

It is a stable solution. When we compare BlazeMeter with other tools in the market, I can say that the solution's overall performance has also been very good in our company.

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What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

It is a scalable solution, but our company currently uses the tool's free version, and we have not opted for its paid version. Considering the aforementioned fact, I can't comment on the solution's scalability though I have heard from one of my friends that the product's scalability is good.

Around 50 people can use the product in my company.

How are customer service and support?

In my company, we haven't contacted the solution's technical support since we are still exploring the product as we are a startup company. We are conducting a trial of all the tools available to us so that we can choose the ones that suit our company at the end of the process.

How was the initial setup?

The tool's implementation is done since my company deals more in mobile apps than web apps.

Which other solutions did I evaluate?

My company is a health app provider making our process or business completely different in the market. We want a product that is not an API to test the performance of our company's apps, so we consider BlazeMeter to be a good option.

My company is looking for options, like LoadRunner tools, that can be a better choice than BlazeMeter.

My company needs to search for better options since we feel that we will have around a million users once we launch our health app in India. I want a tool that can help me test the app's performance, especially if a million users are using it.

What other advice do I have?

BlazeMeter is a tool that is easy to use.

Interface and report generation capabilities make the tool very handy for its users. The only tricky area in the solution is running BlazeMeter on JMeter, an open-source tool making it a very complex part for me.

There are different technical stacks in the market in which one needs to invest. After the testing phase, one may go for an expensive product in the market. Once there is a stable product in the market and the company can generate revenue, then it is feasible to go for the paid version, which is an option available in JMeter, so I can recommend it to others. BlazeMeter's paid version can be a bit expensive compared to JMeter.

I rate the overall product a nine out of ten.

Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
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Ramandeep S - PeerSpot reviewer
Director of Quality Engineering at PAR Technology Corp
Real User
Top 10
The shareability of resources allows multiple people to access the same scripts across different environments
Pros and Cons
  • "The extensibility that the tool offers across environments and teams is valuable."
  • "The tool fails to offer better parameterization to allow it to run the same script across different environments, making it a feature that needs a little improvement."

What is our primary use case?

My company started to use BlazeMeter since we wanted parallel runs and more penetration across teams with more ease, allowing better reporting. BlazeMeter doesn't do anything on its own since it uses the same script used in JMeter. BlazeMeter serves as a tool for orchestration, and to arrange better testing, parallel testing, and better reporting, making it easy for developers to use were some of the factors that led my company to opt for BlazeMeter.

What is most valuable?

The most valuable feature of the solution is that I like its workspace and shareability of resources, allowing multiple people to access the same scripts and use them in different environments. The extensibility that the tool offers across environments and teams is valuable.

What needs improvement?

The tool fails to offer better parameterization to allow it to run the same script across different environments, making it a feature that needs a little improvement. The tool should offer some ease of use across environments.

The solution's scalability is an area of concern where improvements are required.

For how long have I used the solution?

BlazeMeter was introduced a year ago in my new organization because we had a higher demand. My company is a customer of the product.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

Stability-wise, I rate the solution an eight out of ten since my organization is still streamlining things at our end.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

Scalability-wise, I rate the solution a seven or eight out of ten.

How are customer service and support?

Technical support doesn't respond the moment you put up a query, so it takes time to get a response from the customer support team. The support team does respond with enough information.

I rate the technical support an eight out of ten.

How would you rate customer service and support?

Positive

Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

I used mostly commercial IT tools in my previous organization, including JMeter.

How was the initial setup?

The product's deployment phase is fine and is not difficult.

I can't comment on the time taken to install the solution since our organization uses a shared installation with our enterprise account. My team didn't need to actually install the product, so we just created our workspace, and that was it.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

I rate the product's price two on a scale of one to ten, where one is very cheap, and ten is very expensive. The solution is not expensive.

What other advice do I have?

Maintenance-wise, the product is fine.

Based on my initial perception and initial experiences, I rate the overall tool an eight out of ten.

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Performance Engineer Manager at a financial services firm with 1,001-5,000 employees
Real User
A tool for load testing or performance testing that needs to improve on its scalability part
Pros and Cons
  • "The baseline comparison in BlazeMeter is very easy, especially considering the different tests that users can easily compare."
  • "Scalability is an area of concern in BlazeMeter, where improvements are required."

What is our primary use case?

I work in a bank where we use BlazeMeter to conduct our load testing or performance testing. In our company, we utilize multiple machines, and multiple projects are hosted on BlazeMeter.

What is most valuable?

The baseline comparison in BlazeMeter is very easy, especially considering the different tests that users can easily compare. The response time and the calls we make in our company are easy to trace with the help of BlazeMeter.

What needs improvement?

There is a tab in Blazemeter named Request Stats Report where improvements are required. If I have to go and find a particular timeline, which might be in a 15 or 20-minute window, there are no places or options where I can enter the perfect or exact timelines I want to find. You have the pointers to drag from one place to another, but that doesn't give me much freedom to get or find a timeline. Basically, on a tab in Blazemeter named Request Stats Report, there should be the start time and end time. In BlazeMeter's Request Stats Report, users should have an option where they can select and manually enter the test start and test end time to get the stats for a particular time period.

Scalability is an area of concern in BlazeMeter, where improvements are required.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using BlazeMeter for a year.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

The load testing time in BlazeMeter is too high since, in our company, we have seen that it takes four to five minutes to do an entire load testing process, and after that, we run the tests, which is a big problem for us.

Stability-wise, I rate the solution a five out of ten.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

I see certain limitations when it comes to the scalability part of BlazeMeter since, in our company, we have faced multiple interruptions, because of which we had to stop certain testing processes.

Scalability-wise, I rate the solution a five out of ten.

I cannot give you an exact number related to the number of users of BlazeMeter in our company since we are just one of the teams in the company that uses the tool. I believe that around 150 to 200 people in my company use BlazeMeter.

How are customer service and support?

I rate the technical support an eight out of ten.

How would you rate customer service and support?

Positive

Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

I only have experience with BlazeMeter.

How was the initial setup?

I rate the product's initial setup around seven on a scale of one to ten, where one is a difficult setup, and ten is an easy setup.

The time taken for the deployment of BlazeMeter varies since we have multiple types of applications in our company. If I have to deploy something on BlazeMeter, the time range for the deployment process can be somewhere between 30 to 120 minutes.

The solution is deployed on the cloud.

What other advice do I have?

BlazeMeter is a supportive tool in terms of the fact that it is easy to migrate from one system to another. BlazeMeter offers an easy infrastructure that allows for migration, if needed, in a well-organized manner, but it is not an optimized tool yet since I still see a lot of problems in it.

I rate the overall tool a seven out of ten.

Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
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GaneshMuralidharan - PeerSpot reviewer
Global Delivery Head at Vaisesika consulting
Real User
Top 10
Lacking support and security, but has multifaceted capabilities
Pros and Cons
  • "BlazeMeter can be used for both API and performance testing, it is a multi-facility tool."
  • "If the solution had better support and the documentation was efficient it would do better in the market."

What is most valuable?

BlazeMeter can be used for both API and performance testing, it is a multi-facility tool.

What needs improvement?

If the solution had better support and the documentation was efficient it would do better in the market.

For how long have I used the solution?

I used BlazeMeter within the past 12 months.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

BlazeMeter is a stable solution.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

We have not done a lot of scalability testing with BlazeMeter to determine the full capabilities of the solution.

Small enterprises would prefer to use BlazeMeter and those companies which have a favorable budget should choose Micro Focus LoadRunner or Tricentis NeoLoad.

How are customer service and support?

There is minimal support available for BlazeMeter. You have to use the internet and try to do some searches to find solutions to your problems.

Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

I have used many similar solutions similar to BlazeMeter, such as JMeter, which I believe BlazeMeter is a customized version of JMeter. It is difficult to compare BlazeMeter to either Micro Focus LoadRunner or Tricentis NeoLoad because it is more of an open-source solution. You do not receive the high level of support that you do with paid solutions. You have to refer to the internet to resolve issues.

How was the initial setup?

The difficulty level for the installation of BlazeMeter depends on how we want to implement it. It's easy to download and install, but some companies restrict the security side of it. The paid solutions are more secure compared to these open-source solutions.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

The solution is free and open source.

What other advice do I have?

BlazeMeter should release frequently updated demo versions of the solution to the market. They can let the internet community test it, such as crowdsourced testing, this would be good for them in the market.

I would recommend this solution to others if they have a small budget and do not have the option to buy another solution. Otherwise, Tricentis NeoLoad and Micro Focus LoadRunner are the best.

I rate BlazeMeter a four out of ten.

Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
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Swetha Mahasivbhattu - PeerSpot reviewer
Performance Test Engineer at CEI
Real User
Top 5Leaderboard
With a user-friendly initial setup phase, the tool is also useful for generating reports
Pros and Cons
  • "The most valuable feature of the solution is its ability to run high loads and generate reports."
  • "Integration with APM tools like Dynatrace or AppDynamics needs to be improved."

What is our primary use case?

As our company wanted to use a cloud solution, we opted for BlazeMeter instead of an on-premises load generator.

What is most valuable?

The most valuable feature of the solution is its ability to run high loads and generate reports.

What needs improvement?

Integration with APM tools is an area where the product has certain shortcomings and needs improvement. Integration with APM tools like Dynatrace or AppDynamics needs to be improved.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using BlazeMeter for a year.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

It has been stable so far as per our company's user's usage.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

It is a scalable solution. My company does not have a high user load to deal with using the product.

How are customer service and support?

Our company has not made many critical errors in getting technical support. Whatever difficulties our company has faced with the tool, we got support from online sources or through raising a ticket. Also, the response from the support team has been good.

I rate the technical support an eight out of ten.

How would you rate customer service and support?

Positive

Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

I use JMeter.

How was the initial setup?

The product's initial setup phase was user-friendly.

The solution is deployed on the browser.

The solution can be deployed in two to three days.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

It is an averagely priced product. One of the reasons my company opted for the tool is because it is an averagely-priced product. Though we do have an APM tool in place, we chose BlazeMeter for cloud testing in our company.

Which other solutions did I evaluate?

BlazeMeter is the solution my company chose since it is the only tool we found compatible with JMeter. BlazeMeter's help-oriented resources and documentation support JMeter too extensively.

What other advice do I have?

I rate the overall tool a nine out of ten.

Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
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reviewer2122104 - PeerSpot reviewer
VP QA Performance Engineer at a financial services firm with 1,001-5,000 employees
Real User
Top 20
User-friendly, comprehensive analysis, and highly scalable
Pros and Cons
  • "The most valuable aspect of BlazeMeter is its user-friendly nature, ability to conduct distributed load testing and comprehensive analysis and reporting features. It particularly excels in providing a clear and organized view of load test results."
  • "BlazeMeter has room for improvement in terms of its integration with GitLab, particularly in the context of CI/CD processes. While it has multiple integrations available, the level of integration with GitLab may need further enhancements. It is known to work well with Git and Jenkins, although the extent of compatibility with GitLab is uncertain."

What is our primary use case?

The use cases of BlazeMeter encompass a wide range of scenarios, including loop load testing for API-level, web service, or web application load testing. The primary purpose is to simulate various types of loads. For instance, if the load originates from distributed load testing, opting for a dedicated cloud solution would be advisable. This allows testing applications from diverse geographic locations and handling traffic from different tiers effectively. JAMITA cloud is particularly recommended for this situation, as it efficiently manages infrastructure interfaces and resolves technical intricacies associated with infrastructure maintenance.

It simplifies the process by emphasizing the key aspects of writing, uploading, and running scripts for testing purposes.

What is most valuable?

The most valuable aspect of BlazeMeter is its user-friendly nature, ability to conduct distributed load testing and comprehensive analysis and reporting features. It particularly excels in providing a clear and organized view of load test results.

What needs improvement?

BlazeMeter has room for improvement in terms of its integration with GitLab, particularly in the context of CI/CD processes. While it has multiple integrations available, the level of integration with GitLab may need further enhancements. It is known to work well with Git and Jenkins, although the extent of compatibility with GitLab is uncertain.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have used BlazeMeter within the last 12 months.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

BlazeMeter is a highly scalable solution. The solution is SaaS and the cloud vendor controls the scalability.

How are customer service and support?

I have not used the support from the vendor.

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup of BlazeMeter is straightforward.

What other advice do I have?

I rate BlazeMeter an eight out of ten.

Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
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ArtemCheremisin - PeerSpot reviewer
Performance Test Engineer at BETBY
Real User
Top 5Leaderboard
A good choice for people transitioning to cloud-based load testing tools
Pros and Cons
  • "Its most valuable features are its strong community support, user-friendly interface, and flexible capacity options."
  • "Potential areas for improvement could include pricing, configuration, setup, and addressing certain limitations."

What is our primary use case?

I occasionally used BlazeMeter for load testing to get insights into log distribution and generate reports.

What is most valuable?

It is a good choice for people transitioning to cloud-based load testing tools and its most valuable features are its strong community support, user-friendly interface, and flexible capacity options.

What needs improvement?

Potential areas for improvement could include pricing, configuration, setup, and addressing certain limitations. Enhancements in data import/export and integration with other tools could be beneficial. Additionally, providing support for certain tools like Grafana, which some competitors offer, would be a good extension to consider.

For how long have I used the solution?


What do I think about the stability of the solution?

I haven't noticed any stability issues with BlazeMeter so far. 

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

BlazeMeter's scalability for our company depends on the cost and our testing needs. It is a complex decision since it is all about how much testing we do, for how long, and what our budget allows. It is all about finding the right balance between our requirements and affordability.

How are customer service and support?

I haven't directly used BlazeMeter's technical support, but I have found that their online resources and community are quite responsive. They have a strong presence on sites like Stack Overflow, with experts who provide quick assistance.

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup is fairly simple. Deploying BlazeMeter is a quick process and it takes just a couple of minutes. You need to have an account with them, upload your test scripts from your local machine, and then configure and initiate the test.

What other advice do I have?

Overall, I would rate BlazeMeter as an eight out of ten.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

Private Cloud
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
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Manager at Vodafone
Real User
Top 20
Robust auto-collision feature but the scanning capability needs improvement
Pros and Cons
  • "It has a unique programming dashboard that is very user-friendly."
  • "The scanning capability needs improvement."

What is our primary use case?

The solution is used as a performance system. 

What is most valuable?

It has a unique programming dashboard that is very user-friendly. The auto-collision feature is also robust. 

What needs improvement?

The scanning capability needs improvement. 

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using BlazeMeter for a year. 

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

The solution is highly scalable. Five people are using the solution at present. I rate the scalability an eight out of ten. 

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup is straightforward. The deployment takes few minutes time and a couple of people were involved in the process. 

What other advice do I have?

Overall, I would rate the solution a seven out of ten.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

Public Cloud
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