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Apache JMeter vs Eggplant Performance comparison

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Feb 5, 2025

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Categories and Ranking

Apache JMeter
Ranking in Performance Testing Tools
1st
Average Rating
7.8
Reviews Sentiment
7.0
Number of Reviews
97
Ranking in other categories
Load Testing Tools (1st), API Testing Tools (3rd)
Eggplant Performance
Ranking in Performance Testing Tools
15th
Average Rating
7.8
Reviews Sentiment
7.4
Number of Reviews
4
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of October 2026, in the Performance Testing Tools category, the mindshare of Apache JMeter is 9.1%, down from 16.1% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Eggplant Performance is 2.2%, up from 1.8% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Performance Testing Tools Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Apache JMeter9.1%
Eggplant Performance2.2%
Other88.7%
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Featured Reviews

TusharShankar - PeerSpot reviewer
QA Manager at Synechron
Performance testing has become central and reporting has provided clear insights for our teams
We do have command prompt related or CLI functionality with Apache JMeter, so it is easier. However, since it is open source, much work has not been put into the GUI part. The GUI could definitely be enhanced. One drawback which I can see when I compare it with other tools is the amount of cache that it uses, the memory that it uses. It becomes very difficult to work with when we have a lot of requests that need to be processed. Anything more than 10,000 requests becomes a bit of an unfavorable task when using Apache JMeter altogether. Otherwise, it does help anyone who is starting off with performance testing.
Shyam_Prasad - PeerSpot reviewer
AVP - Testing & QA at Laminaar Aviation
Offers unique object identification, ideal for UI layer regression automation but limited scalability
Performance is one key area for improvement. It can be slower compared to other tools I've used. Secondly, we have a very limited resource pool that uses this tool in India. So, finding resources familiar with Eggplant in India is challenging due to lack of affiliation programs and so on.

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"It is an open-source tool that is easy to use. It can be easily integrated with multiple tools, including Selenium."
"GUI is very user friendly."
"We really appreciate that the solution comes with a live community, which continuously provided plugins and support protocols."
"To me, what's most valuable in Apache JMeter is that it's a lightweight tool for application testing."
"Regardless of whether it is used for personal performance, load, volume, UI test, or functional test, Apache JMeter is the best tool on the market."
"For those who do not want to spend money on tools then this solution would be a good choice."
"The distributed load testing is very good with Apache JMeter."
"We appreciate that the solution is free to use, as an open-source tool."
"We've been really fortunate in that we've had virtually zero downtime in all the time we've been using Eggplant."
"We find the solution stable and scalable."
"Customer Service: Excellent and very personal."
"It is not a conventional test automation tool. It uses optical character recognition (OCR) to identify objects. It makes it the best in the class."
"We don't have a big team of people that can watch the dials and check that everything is okay. We're doing a lot of the monitoring of our website and our product at the side of the desk. We need a solution that does a lot for us, and that's what Eggplant does."
"It's been a revelation to us in terms of its ability to assist us in exploratory testing and to integrate with our current model-driven architecture."
 

Cons

"The reports in Apache JMeter could improve."
"The UI of the solution needs to be better. The UI takes up a lot of our bandwidth."
"Reporting feature can be improved to provide better test results."
"I am not satisfied with this solution. Its UI side is not so easy to use for beginners."
"In terms of platform support, they need to extend the support for backend platforms and more of the legacy types of platforms."
"The tool needs improvements related to client-side metrics, integrating with tools like YSlow or HTTP Watch, and enhancing mobile testing capabilities."
"The installation needs some work. It could be simplified."
"They can improve it a little bit in terms of distribution load testing. We struggled with it during the distribution."
"Performance is one key area for improvement. It can be slower compared to other tools I've used."
"I'd like to see the ability to integrate the user experience through device forms like AWS device forms or source labs."
"Bugs occur fairly frequently, but they are very responsive in identifying them and scheduling them for fixes in future releases."
"One area I can think of to improve is the usability of the reports that we get."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The main reason we chose Apache JMeter is that it is cost-effective and easy to use. There is no need to pay for additional services. Additionally, it does not require additional payment to vendors. The solution is open-source and free."
"We didn't pay licensing fees for Apache JMeter because it's an open-source tool. We only paid for the machines where we installed Apache JMeter modules."
"This is an open-source solution, and there are no fees."
"When comparing the price with Load Runner, and if the cost is an issue then JMeter is a better choice"
"We are using the free version."
"The solution is free of cost as it is open source."
"We use the open source version."
"JMeter is open source, so there are no licensing costs associated with it."
"The pricing is competitive in India."
"Eggplant came out as the most competitive in terms of commercials (terms and conditions) which was positive. When we did the initial negotiations, Eggplant started at a price but they were open to negotiations and we did negotiate a discount. That was really important to us because it showed a level of commitment to us."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
13%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Outsourcing Company
9%
Construction Company
9%
Financial Services Firm
19%
University
7%
Outsourcing Company
7%
Construction Company
7%
 

Company Size

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Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business27
Midsize Enterprise23
Large Enterprise62
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Sample Customers

AOL, Orbitz, Innopath Software, PrepMe, Sapient, Corporate Express Australia, CSIRO, Ephibian, Talis, DATACOM, ALALOOP, eFusion, Panter, Sourcepole, University of Western Cape
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