Apache JMeter vs Appium comparison

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Categories and Ranking

Apache JMeter

Average Rating

7.8

Reviews Sentiment

7.0

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Performance Testing Tools (1st), Load Testing Tools (1st), API Testing Tools (4th)

Appium

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

7.4

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Mobile Development Platforms (9th), Regression Testing Tools (6th)

Mindshare comparison

Apache JMeter and Appium aren’t in the same category and serve different purposes. Apache JMeter is designed for Performance Testing Tools and holds a mindshare of 9.8%, down 21.6% compared to last year.
Appium, on the other hand, focuses on Mobile Development Platforms, holds 2.6% mindshare, down 4.2% since last year.

Performance Testing Tools Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
Apache JMeter	9.8%
OpenText Professional Performance Engineering (LoadRunner Professional)	14.4%
Tricentis NeoLoad	11.6%
Other	64.19999999999999%

Performance Testing Tools

Mobile Development Platforms Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
Appium	2.6%
OutSystems	9.2%
Temenos Quantum	8.4%
Other	79.8%

Mobile Development Platforms

Featured Reviews

Raja Rao Malkari

Principal Performance Architect at Tecnotree Corporation

Have built custom performance test scripts and integrated them into automated pipelines seamlessly

Apache JMeter has its own pros and cons when compared to other tools. It is easy to use the tool and it has open-source capability so we can build our custom scripts and execute them. It provides other capabilities, such as integrating a database and connecting to other application servers for monitoring and related functions. We use dynamic HTML reporting, which helps us in testing analysis by pinpointing the bottlenecks based on the reports. We can identify the specific areas that need attention, troubleshoot them, and report to the development team. The user-friendly GUI for creating and managing tests makes it very easy to drag and drop samplers. For example, if you want the HTTP sampler, you can drag and drop it and use it. For configurations, we have other samplers. For results, we have the view results samplers that we can also drag and drop. The UI is good in comparison with other tools. Regarding integration with CI/CD pipelines, we can create Apache JMeter scripts and use the Docker image. From the image, whatever scripting we have done can be connected. We can use the CI/CD pipelines and connect them with Jenkins tools and GitHub. Then we can create the pipelines and automate the end-to-end flow. For connecting Jenkins to Apache JMeter, JMeter plugins are available, and we have used them. Apache JMeter also has some third-party plugins, which are not native samplers. If we want to use custom test executions, we definitely use all the different plugins available in Apache JMeter. The capability to simulate users has impacted testing resources and outcomes as Apache JMeter is based on Java, which has a limit to the users in a particular load generator. Apache JMeter provides distributed load testing where you can connect multiple PCs in a master and slave concept, allowing you to pump the load with any number of users. In the past, I have done load testing with 10,000 users by connecting the Apache JMeter distributed network in BlazeMeter. There is a cloud version available, the updated BlazeMeter, and I used that. It is very easy to launch load generators in BlazeMeter, and then we can run the test, scaling up beyond 10,000 users.

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APARNA SAHA

Independent consultant, at OpenText

Efficient mobile testing with intuitive emulation capabilities and a user-friendly interface

Initial setup for Appium (especially for iOS) is not beginner-friendly.Consumes too much of your host machine's resources, potentially slowing down the machine.Appium Inspector often lacks deep insight or crashes with certain app builds. Improve test flakiness by intelligently selecting robust self-healing locators,simplified installers, better documentation, GUI-based config management,smart wait mechanisms and better failure logs.

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Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The new version of the solution is stable."

"The tool has been a great help to our organization, which is focused more on quality testing as opposed to performance testing."

"Apache JMeter helps my testing analysis by providing precise reports; the HTML format report gives me the exact transactions, response times, and graphs that show average response times, as well as throughput per second."

"It's an open-source tool, Apache JMeter, it's easy to customize and it provides an enormous amount of plugins, so based on the customer requirements we can customize our code and execute the test, and JMeter integrates well with Jenkins while the cloud offers CI/CD activity."

"The reports and analysis tools are very good. They are the solution's most valuable features."

"Overall, I would rate Apache JMeter as eight to nine out of ten."

"The solution's initial setup is easy."

"Apache JMeter is quite flexible and it is also well distributed."

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"The most valuable features of Appium are the in-built functionality, which we can use in our code. For example, move back, move front, navigate one page before, and navigate one page ahead. You can do this by using the in-built functions from Appium."

"The solution is easy to use."

"The way Appium server interacts with mobile apps is fantastic. It provides all the information about the elements inside the app, Android as well as iOS. I can interact with the element quickly, just type some text or get some text values from the element - whether it's a drop-down, or web text, or a native element."

"The solution helps with test automation. We focus mostly on Java."

"I like the app inspector; it's quite a good and useful tool for us, we can use it almost out of the box, it works well on Android, the solution is stable and very scalable, and it is free to use."

"Our clients have realized benefits by reducing their testing cycle from three days to three hours through Appium."

"The latest versions of the solution are stable."

"The most valuable feature of Appium is it supports iOS and AOS and is open-source."

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Cons

"The plug-ins make the reports heavy and they have to be run in non-GUI mode."

"From an improvement perspective, consider a scenario where your application needs to retrieve data from PayPal and store it in an Excel file in an external network."

"The UI could be better."

"Currently, the integration pipeline is implemented by using Jenkins or a similar tool platform. These are continuous integration tools. As far as I know, integration is done by using custom scripts. It would be good if the integration with a continuous integration pipeline, like Jenkins or Hudson, can be done out of the box without using a script."

"For UI automation, it is limited and therefore rates a one."

"Given that Apache JMeter is a free and open-source tool, documentation improvement may not be a major concern, as it is mostly contributed on a voluntary basis. The essential information is already available. However, in terms of the interface, there are occasional bugs, and the tool may not address them as quickly as some users would like. Fixing defects and bugs might take a considerable amount of time, with users sometimes having to wait for several months or even a year for the next release to address specific issues."

"I need to consider it further because as features increase, it might become more complicated, and my goal has always been simplicity. Currently, I have to focus on other tasks, and I'm handling multiple responsibilities, so I can't juggle everything at once. However, if you ask me, I believe EJB covers most functionalities that are crucial. One improvement I'd suggest is adding a graphical aspect to the Gateway, making it a bit more colorful. Unlike JMeter, which lacks color, having a bit of color in the graphical aspects would be beneficial. Overall, for the essential features, EJB should work fine."

"There are issues when tests are stopped with large number of concurrent users. Test is not stopped as expected."

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"The user interface needs improvement because there are issues when setting up environment variables."

"Appium can improve when the case fails, there should be a feature where you can generate the report from Appium. Once you're on a test case, automatically the screenshot should be captured which would avoid manual intervention. These features would be beneficial to migrate to Appium."

"Configuring the project to be used in Appium is a little bit tedious."

"Installation of this particular tool is tedious, and it gives you a good number of challenges at times."

"The initial setup is straightforward if you have previous experience with the solution, but it can be complicated for a novice user."

"Appium has problems with automated validations following iOS updates, causing us to have to validate manually. Its execution speed is also very slow."

"An application developed on the Unity platform, such as a gaming application, objects are moving in that case. Interacting with those elements is still lacking in Appium. Appium doesn't have the internal library to play with the Unity platform. That is a huge lack right now."

"It needs to accommodate applications that use React.js and AngularJS."

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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."

"I haven't looked into it. Most of our projects are nonprofit or grant-based. Everything is public commons, so we don't really have to worry about that so much."

"We use the open source version."

"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."

"JMeter is open source and available free of charge."

"This is an open-source product."

"The price of Apache JMeter is good. The selling rate is quite effective and the limited users with a multi-region-related execution."

"Free"

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"The solution is open-source."

"There is no license for this solution because it is open-source."

"We found out that we could explore features of the solution for 30 days trial. We can switch to a permanent license later if we want."

"It's open source, so it's completely free."

"Appian is open-source, which is not licensed."

"This is an open source solution so it does not cost anything for licensing or otherwise."

"The pricing of Appium is fine."

"I'm unsure if there's any cost associated with Appium. I got the free package which includes the server GUI application and the inspector application, and it was free to download, and that's all I need to get my work done. I'm not aware of any additional costs associated with the tool."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Financial Services Firm

15%

Manufacturing Company

Construction Company

Computer Software Company

Financial Services Firm

19%

Manufacturing Company

12%

Construction Company

Outsourcing Company

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	27
Midsize Enterprise	24
Large Enterprise	61

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	6
Midsize Enterprise	6
Large Enterprise	19

Questions from the Community

How does Postman compare with Apache JMeter?

Postman lets you easily define variables, which then get updated automatically. This is a huge time-saver and makes processes very efficient. We can also export the test cases we create and share t...

How does BlazeMeter compare with Apache JMeter?

Blazemeter is a continuous testing platform that provides scriptless test automation. It unifies functional and performance testing, enabling users to monitor and test public and private APIs. We ...

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Apache JMeter?

My experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing is that the cost and license are free because Apache JMeter is open source.

Do you recommend Appium?

I do recommend Appium. It is an open-source solution and completely free of charge. We use Appium and Appium Studio as our base for any type of mobile automation for testing. It has a great interfa...

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Appium?

My experience with Appium from a pricing perspective is favorable due to it being open source, making it a cost-effective option.

What needs improvement with Appium?

The deployment process and configuration are quite complex and require improvement. Additionally, the wait time functionality could be enhanced as I experienced failures with longer wait times.

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Overview

Apache JMeter is a versatile, open-source tool designed for performance and load testing, widely recognized for its user-friendly interface and robust test automation capabilities. It supports a range of protocols and integrates seamlessly into various environments, making it ideal for high-load scenarios.

Apache JMeter stands out in performance testing for its ability to handle high transactions per second and perform distributed load testing effectively. Its open-source nature and cost-effectiveness are enhanced by its user-friendly GUI, which simplifies the testing process. Despite memory consumption concerns, Apache JMeter remains a top choice due to its large community support, comprehensive scripting capabilities, and easy integration with CI/CD pipelines, allowing for continuous automated testing. Its robust protocol support meets diverse testing needs.

What are Apache JMeter's key features?

User-Friendly GUI: Simplifies test creation and management.
Open-Source: Offers flexibility and community support.
Protocol Support: Handles multiple protocols effectively.
Integration: Works seamlessly with tools like Jenkins.
Scripting: Extensive scripting abilities for custom tests.
Platform Independence: Operates on various operating systems.

Which benefits should users consider in reviews?

Cost-Effectiveness: No licensing fees due to open-source status.
Community Support: Access to a large user base for help and updates.
Scalability: Effective in high-load scenarios with distributed testing capabilities.
Automation: Integration with CI/CD for continuous testing.
Comprehensive Reporting: Provides detailed performance insights.

In industries like finance and banking, Apache JMeter is used extensively for performance validation to ensure system robustness under heavy user loads. It's integrated into CI/CD pipelines for automated testing processes, allowing organizations to simulate real-world scenarios and ensure high-performance standards.

Apache

Appium facilitates seamless automation of iOS and Android mobile applications, interfacing smoothly with CI/CD pipelines and enabling cross-platform development. Its open-source framework supports diverse coding languages, enhancing test automation.

Appium stands out for its ability to automate mobile apps across multiple platforms, backed by a strong community and extensive language compatibility. It integrates with continuous integration and delivery workflows, with robust tools like Appium Inspector enhancing element identification. It offers an interface familiar to Selenium users and supports versatile scripting, easing the mobile app testing process for developers. While it provides scalability and simple connectivity, users seek enhancements in stability, speed, and platform integration, specifically with iOS and cloud solutions.

What are Appium's Key Features?

Cross-Platform Support: Enables seamless interaction with mobile apps on Android and iOS.
Programming Language Compatibility: Extensive support for multiple programming languages.
CI/CD Integration: Robust integration with CI/CD pipelines for continuous testing.
Appium Inspector: Tool for effective element identification in apps.
Open Source: Offers scalable and flexible testing solutions without licensing costs.

What Benefits Do Users Look for in Reviews?

Ease of Use: Simple setup and connectivity for streamlined testing.
Familiar Interface: Supports seasoned Selenium users with a common interface.
Comprehensive Automation: Provides functionality for end-to-end regression testing.
Community Support: Strong community offering resources and troubleshooting.
Scalability: Easily handles testing of apps at various scales.

Appium is widely utilized in industries such as healthcare, logistics, and construction for the automation of iOS and Android apps. Companies integrate it into their DevOps practices for continuous testing, using it in hybrid deployments and linking with tools like GitHub Actions and Jira for efficient test management.

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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