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IBM Rational Performance Tester vs Visual Studio Test Professional comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Sep 16, 2024

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Categories and Ranking

IBM Rational Performance Te...
Ranking in Test Management Tools
24th
Average Rating
7.6
Number of Reviews
17
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Visual Studio Test Professi...
Ranking in Test Management Tools
5th
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
7.2
Number of Reviews
52
Ranking in other categories
Functional Testing Tools (6th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of April 2025, in the Test Management Tools category, the mindshare of IBM Rational Performance Tester is 1.4%, up from 1.0% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Visual Studio Test Professional is 2.5%, down from 4.9% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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Featured Reviews

it_user323943 - PeerSpot reviewer
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.
It is used to capture and generate HTTP tests. The capture process is very easy. After this, we edited the captured transactions to organize them into the sections or transactions we require performance metrics for (i.e. splash page, user authentication, main pageload, logout, etc.). This editing process is easy to perform with the interface provided in Rational Performance Tester Finally, Rational Performance Tester has an import/export feature that has been extremely useful. We have used it to export our complete test library and import it into another Rational Performance Tester server with no loss or issues. This allows for platform test migrations and backup.
ALFONSO LORENZO-RODRÍGUEZ - PeerSpot reviewer
Provides extensive extensions and plugins for seamless AI product development
Our primary use case for Visual Studio Test Professional is as a development tool. We develop software primarily in Python, specifically for applications related to artificial intelligence. We use frameworks like PyTorch for training models and developing applications using these models. This tool…

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"Technical support is very good. I'm very satisfied with the assistance we've received so far."
"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."
"Visual Studio is an exemplary integrated development environment that stands out due to its exceptional features. It allows for the seamless selection of the appropriate programming language for the specific development tasks at hand. This facilitates a swift and effortless transition between languages, providing a highly efficient development experience."
"The most valuable feature is the in-built support for C# and .NET projects."
"Customization is the most powerful feature of this product."
"Visual Studio is the easiest to use."
"The most valuable feature of Visual Studio Test Professional is its ease of use."
"The solution is easy to use and they have also integrated with Microsoft."
"I was satisfied with the support given by customer service."
"Visual Studio Test Professional is a user-friendly solution."
 

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."
"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."
"Visual Studio Test Professional needs to improve its stability."
"The integration with Git needs improving because it is a bit disjointed and unpredictable."
"The solution should be cheaper."
"Visual Studio Test Professional could improve by having better integration with external databases."
"There are not any specific areas for improvement since there are so many libraries and frameworks already available."
"The documents on the Microsoft website are not very useful, and they ought to make it easier to find answers."
"Sometimes, the product is too complex to use."
"It would be great to support other languages and applications, and that is one of the things we can improve."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"It is much cheaper than Micro Focus LoadRunner. We need perpetual licenses. Support is included in the first sale. After that, you need to renew support every year."
"We pay for the solution annually and the price could be reduced."
"We use the solution’s community version, and the solution’s pricing could be cheaper."
"The tool is affordable."
"There is a paid version of the solution as well as a community version that is free."
"It is a price-effective solution"
"The tool is expensive in my region."
"We pay a yearly licensing fee for Visual Studio Test Professional, which is expensive."
"The product is very expensive."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
30%
Computer Software Company
20%
Government
13%
Real Estate/Law Firm
5%
Financial Services Firm
21%
Computer Software Company
17%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Real Estate/Law Firm
7%
 

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Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

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What do you like most about Visual Studio Test Professional?
The most valuable features of the solution are its ease of use and availability.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Visual Studio Test Professional?
The tool is free, resulting in no costs associated with its use. The absence of price makes it cost-effective.
What needs improvement with Visual Studio Test Professional?
The product needs contextual help integrated within its interface. Currently, I need to search online to find out how to use certain functions. This feature would save time by providing direct assi...
 

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Sample Customers

andagon, Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Oregon
Transport for Greater Manchester, Ordina, Bluegarden A/S, CLEAResult, Jet.com, OSIsoft, Australian Taxation Office, BookedOut, Tracasa
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