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Apache JMeter vs StresStimulus comparison

 

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Executive Summary
 

Categories and Ranking

Apache JMeter
Ranking in Performance Testing Tools
1st
Ranking in Load Testing Tools
1st
Average Rating
7.8
Reviews Sentiment
7.1
Number of Reviews
92
Ranking in other categories
API Testing Tools (3rd)
StresStimulus
Ranking in Performance Testing Tools
11th
Ranking in Load Testing Tools
10th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
8.3
Number of Reviews
3
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of December 2024, in the Performance Testing Tools category, the mindshare of Apache JMeter is 24.7%, up from 22.2% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of StresStimulus is 1.1%, up from 0.4% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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Featured Reviews

AlexLogan - PeerSpot reviewer
It's a free tool with a vast knowledge base, but the reporting is lackluster, and it has a steep learning curve
I rate JMeter five out of 10. You need knowledgeable employees to work with the tool because it's difficult to learn. There is a steep learning curve, so you shouldn't expect an entry-level engineer to pick up the tool quickly and become proficient. It takes a considerable amount of time.
Shiju Chandran - PeerSpot reviewer
Good performance testing, simple UI, and the ability to run the same script across different domains
StresStimulus simulates browser HTTP calls. I would love to see where it can also simulate a real browser to measure visually complete time. For example, to be something similar to TruClient. We run tests on SQL statements and stored procedures directly, even before integrating with UI. I wish there were a way to connect to my application DB and run SQL queries using a JDBC connection. In a world where the applications are changing every day, I hope StresStimulus comes up with an option to compare HTTP requests before and after deployment and tell me what requests have changed. This would help avoid rescripting every time, and this would be a huge deal.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"They can easily view the results and gain valuable insights."
"It is very quick and user-friendly."
"It is cost-effective and simple to use."
"The performance of the solution is excellent."
"We find the load testing feature valuable."
"The distributed load testing is very good with Apache JMeter."
"The solution helps by detecting bottlenecks."
"We had some challenges testing HTTP/2 APIs, which are becoming more prevalent with advancements like 5G. So, we added another plugin to help with HTTP/2 API load testing. Apache JMeter, with additional plugins, now supports HTTP/2, which is critical as everyone moves from HTTP/1 to HTTP/2."
"Compared to other tools, there is not a whole lot to Stress Stimulus UI. This makes it easy to use, be it while scripting, executing, or having to train someone new to the team."
"Technical support is great."
"Designed to be a modern testing tool, StresStimulus made it easy for us to upgrade from an older deprecated testing tool and adapt to Agile DevOps testing principles by shifting left with performance testing."
 

Cons

"Considering the kinds of tests we are performing here, where we launch several tests at the same time as a batch request, JMeter is not the best tool for the job. Those kinds of things could be done easily with other tools, like T6."
"If JMeter could provide a web version of editing, that would be good."
"The initial setup is complex and needs to be upgraded."
"The installation needs some work. It could be simplified."
"They should improve the solution on its UI front."
"Improving JMeter's sync time would be beneficial."
"The solution is not user-friendly, there is no framework for autocorrelation or parameterization."
"Both scalability and stability could be improved in Apache JMeter."
"We run tests on SQL statements and stored procedures directly, even before integrating with UI. I wish there were a way to connect to my application DB and run SQL queries using a JDBC connection."
"StresStimulus has a dedicated blog where users of the tool can log new feature requests or enhancements to existing features."
"Result analysis (snap-out tabs for side-by-side comparisons) need improvement."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"We are using the free version."
"The solution is free of cost as it is open source."
"Apache JMeter is a free, open-source solution."
"This is an open-source solution, and there are no fees."
"I switched to Apache because it is free. Other tools are much too expensive and can cost up to $50,000 a year if you are looking at commercial options."
"The product has reasonable pricing."
"In terms of open-source adoption, it is completely free."
"Apache JMeter is a free tool."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
19%
Computer Software Company
16%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Government
7%
Financial Services Firm
19%
Manufacturing Company
18%
Insurance Company
11%
Computer Software Company
8%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
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Questions from the Community

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What do you like most about Apache JMeter?
I appreciate JMeter's simplicity and power for performance testing.
What do you like most about StresStimulus?
Compared to other tools, there is not a whole lot to Stress Stimulus UI. This makes it easy to use, be it while scripting, executing, or having to train someone new to the team.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for StresStimulus?
They are very transparent in terms of price. Installation, as mentioned previously, is very easy. The testers themselves could do it.
What needs improvement with StresStimulus?
Stress Stimulus simulates browser HTTP calls. I would love to see where it can also simulate a real browser to measure visually complete time. For example, to be something similar to Tru Client. We...
 

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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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