OpenText Core Performance Engineering (LoadRunner Cloud) vs Oracle Application Testing Suite comparison

OpenText and Oracle are both solutions in the Performance Testing Tools category. OpenText is ranked #6 with an average rating of 7.8, while Oracle is ranked #15. OpenText holds a 9.2% mindshare in PTT, compared to Oracle’s 2.1% mindshare. Additionally, 93% of OpenText users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 83% of Oracle users who would recommend it.

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Jun 19, 2025

Oracle Application Testing Suite and OpenText Core Performance Engineering compete in the performance testing category. Oracle gains an advantage with its strong integration with Oracle applications and its automation capabilities, while LoadRunner Cloud excels in scalability and user satisfaction.

Features: Oracle Application Testing Suite provides comprehensive automation and performance testing benefits, especially for Oracle ERP, with integrated solutions like Oracle Functional Test and Oracle Load Test. These capabilities allow testing across Oracle applications and web platforms. LoadRunner Cloud, without the same level of integration, features scalability and ease of use, supporting a wide array of protocols and offering robust load testing with minimal setup time.

Room for Improvement: Oracle Application Testing Suite faces challenges with object identification and browser compatibility issues, especially with Internet Explorer. It would benefit from enhanced integration with external tools and improved reporting dashboards. LoadRunner Cloud needs better custom reporting options, improved network latency simulations, and solutions for backward compatibility with older scripts.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Oracle Application Testing Suite primarily offers on-premises deployment with limited cloud capabilities, leading to extended implementation times. However, its technical support is praised for being comprehensive and accessible. LoadRunner Cloud, as a public cloud solution, allows rapid deployment, high scalability, and easy maintenance, though it can demand significant ongoing licensing investments. Its customer support is viewed as less consistent compared to Oracle's strong service profile.

Pricing and ROI: Oracle Application Testing Suite is seen as cost-effective, especially when paired with other Oracle products, potentially reducing expenses for enterprises significantly invested in Oracle environments. It offers a strong ROI by reducing dependency on external licenses. Conversely, LoadRunner Cloud operates on a pay-per-use model that, while saving on infrastructure setup costs, tends to be more expensive, reflecting its wide protocol support and cloud-based benefits.

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Categories and Ranking

OpenText Core Performance E...

Ranking in Performance Testing Tools

6th

Ranking in Load Testing Tools

6th

Average Rating

8.2

Reviews Sentiment

7.2

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Oracle Application Testing ...

Ranking in Performance Testing Tools

15th

Ranking in Load Testing Tools

13th

Average Rating

7.8

Reviews Sentiment

7.0

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Functional Testing Tools (25th)

Mindshare comparison

As of September 2025, in the Performance Testing Tools category, the mindshare of OpenText Core Performance Engineering (LoadRunner Cloud) is 9.2%, up from 8.5% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Oracle Application Testing Suite is 2.1%, up from 1.2% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Performance Testing Tools Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
OpenText Core Performance Engineering (LoadRunner Cloud)	9.2%
Oracle Application Testing Suite	2.1%
Other	88.7%

Performance Testing Tools

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Jyoti Ranjan Behera

Performance Test Analyst at Sensata Technologies

User-friendly features facilitate monitoring while support could be more responsive

I am satisfied with OpenText LoadRunner Cloud as a product, but the ticket resolution time is concerning. The technical personnel are not able to fix issues quickly, which becomes problematic during critical situations. Compared to previous support, I notice that while experts previously resolved issues immediately, current experts take more time to resolve issues, which is the main challenge we are facing. They are now lacking regional support, which takes more time than it used to. My suggestions for improvements to OpenText LoadRunner Cloud would be to have specific experts available who can resolve issues more quickly, as delays can impact project timelines significantly.

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Rishabh-Sharma

Senior Engineer at Cignity Technology

Requires little maintenance, is stable, and easy to deploy

Oracle Application Testing Suite can improve by covering more browsers as compared to other solutions because they're considering the Edge browser as well, but the solution is working on different Windows operating platforms. For example, in our current Windows 2012 R2 server, if I want to automate the Edge browser, I need to upgrade that particular Windows to Windows 10.1 or some other Windows platform, because it's not supported in Windows 2012 feature. That is an issue. If cross-browsers can be incorporated, then support should be provided. There should be a single operating system where everything can be incorporated. I have faced issues with some indexing items. For example, the solution is able to derive some properties from the screen, such as button locations or text locations, but there are some elements, for example, unnamed buttons or text, where there is no name or ID or any other identifying information. Indexing doesn't always work, and we have to go to those elements manually and inspect them to determine their class, and then input that information into the system.

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Quotes from Members

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Pros

"It's fast, easy to use, has a user-friendly UI, and you can split users."

"One of LoadRunner's standout features is its extensive support for various TechStacks and protocols."

"Keeping up with DevOps, thus the best feature of StormRunner is that we don't have to build and maintain infrastructure anymore."

"I would rate OpenText LoadRunner Cloud a ten out of ten for scalability."

"This solution is SaaS based so we can utilize cloud technology, which is less time consuming and saves a lot of of money."

"I rate OpenText LoadRunner Cloud ten out of ten."

"OpenText LoadRunner Cloud eliminates the need for our own testing infrastructure when running tests."

"The most useful features of OpenText LoadRunner Cloud include getting load through the Performance Center, which is part of the cloud version, where we can monitor CPU and memory utilization, and response times."

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"The most valuable feature is the object identification feature."

"The function test feature is valuable."

"We like that we don't need a separate management tool. This is a good feature. It also has an inbuilt performance tool which is on Flash. It has very good record and playback feature as well. The inspection tool is also very good. Overall, since it comes with all the three packages, it's very good."

"OpenScript has many features that make it useful, including the ability to record and playback."

"We find the front-end interface of this solution to be very user-friendly, meaning easy navigation even for novice users."

"Has good automation and load-testing capabilities."

"I like the functional testing. There's a product inside OATS called OLT, Oracle Load Testing. You can do the load testing without depending on any other tool"

"The most valuable features are functional testing and the central repository that contains various scripts."

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Cons

"One area for improvement in LoadRunner Cloud, especially for agile models, is its limited support for functional testing alongside its robust non-functional testing capabilities."

"An area for improvement is analytics on why response times are slow from certain countries."

"There is a steep learning curve for the product, too."

"The analysis feature in OpenText LoadRunner Cloud requires improvement. In-depth analysis tools found in the standalone LoadRunner analysis, such as graph merging and setting granularity, would be beneficial."

"We are trying to put it into a complete CI/CD pipeline, but there are still some challenges when you try to run it through different protocols. The challenges are around how you can containerize applications. There are some limitations to some protocols, such as desktop. And when it comes to database testing, there are some things that we can't do through CI/CD."

"I have faced several problems using the cloud in different locations, so I rate the stability a six out of ten."

"The product price could be more affordable."

"The support team provides delayed responses."

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"Oracle Application Testing Suite does encounter some lag. When I am trying to record something, the tool gets stuck."

"The pathfinding at times is slow when we are using it. The tool's performance can be improved."

"Licensing policies could be more intuitive."

"We would like to see the instruction documentation made into video or audio formats, to help new users get used to the modules."

"If there's a feature we want in OATS that's missing and we report that to Oracle, it takes a long time."

"The dashboards need to be simplified and made more user-friendly."

"It needs to be compatible with all browsers."

"I have faced issues with some indexing items."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"It is neither costly nor cheap. It is not too high and not too low. I know the price of other tools, and LoadRunner Cloud's price is in the medium range."

"There is no monthly or yearly cost but rather, the fees are based on the amount of traffic that you use."

"The pricing is very reasonable and the licensing is straightforward."

"The pricing for OpenText LoadRunner Cloud is average."

"It's a very expensive solution"

"The solution’s price is considerably high."

"We make use of virtual user hours. We buy time in the LoadRunner Cloud. It costs around $80,000."

"LoadRunner always had expensive pricing. At my company, we used to evaluate LoadRunner, but we stuck with Silk Performer because its pricing was always better in the past. I do feel that I got a fair deal this time. Our value-added reseller and our sales guy worked hard to give us a fair deal. I feel that we got a fair deal. We did not go for the pay-as-you-go deal. I did an upfront package. I prefer that. I want to know what my costs are."

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"There are no costs in addition to the standard licensing fees."

"ORACLE is giving at a very competitive rates to all its customers, and its a simple licensing process."

"Customers need to negotiate properly to get the tool at a lower price."

"The complete package, including load testing and performance analysis, has a licensing fee."

"The price of the Oracle Application Testing Suite is not expensive. It is less expensive than other solutions."

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Also Known As

Micro Focus LoadRunner Cloud, StormRunner Load, LoadRunner Cloud, and Micro Focus StormRunner Load

OATS

Overview

OpenText Core Performance Engineering offers scalable and efficient load testing using a cloud-based architecture, eliminating the need for physical infrastructure and supporting a wide range of users and testing scenarios.

OpenText Core Performance Engineering supports seamless integration with popular tools and delivers real-time anomaly detection and performance insights. With an intuitive interface, it supports scripting protocols and provides tests for cloud-hosted and on-premise applications. The platform streamlines performance testing and infrastructure management, addressing the needs of diverse sectors like banking, retail, and IT. However, it requires enhancements in reporting, integration, documentation, and support for older scripts.

What are the key features?

Rapid Test Setup: Quickly initiate performance tests without extensive configuration efforts.
Scalability: Supports numerous users without loss of performance across global regions.
Global Load Distribution: Allows effective load distribution across different geographies.
Seamless Tool Integration: Integrates smoothly with SiteScope, New Relic, and others.
Real-time Anomaly Detection: Instantly identifies performance anomalies for immediate action.

What benefits should users consider in reviews?

Minimal Infrastructure Management: Reduces the need for physical resources, saving costs and effort.
Enhanced Application Responsiveness: Ensures applications remain stable under peak loads.
Increased Testing Efficiency: Streamlines testing processes for faster execution.
Cloud-Based Flexibility: Offers dynamic resource allocation to accommodate varying test needs.
Comprehensive Performance Insights: Delivers valuable analytics for optimizing applications.

Organizations in banking, retail, and IT sectors implement OpenText Core Performance Engineering for performance testing, integrating it within CI/CD pipelines. It suits public server application testing and enterprise systems like SAP and Salesforce, meeting diverse industry demands for app stability and responsiveness testing.

OpenText

Application Testing Suite is a comprehensive, integrated testing solution that ensures the quality, scalability, and availability of your Web applications, Web Services, packaged Oracle Applications and Oracle databases.

Oracle

Sample Customers

Alfa Bank, N Brown Group, University of Copenhagen, McGraw-Hill, Cognizant

Comic Relief UK, The Forestry Commission, TAFE SA, Silentnight Group, Victorian Department of Primary Industries

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