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BlazeMeter vs SmartBear TestComplete comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Dec 15, 2024

Review summaries and opinions

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

ROI

Sentiment score
6.7
BlazeMeter improves QoS, saves costs, enhances software quality, reduces test intervals, and integrates easily, boosting productivity and customer satisfaction.
Sentiment score
6.8
SmartBear TestComplete automation saves time, enhances client satisfaction, and boosts efficiency, with annual savings of approximately $10,000.
BlazeMeter has positively affected my ROI, significantly saving time, resources, and money.
Software Engineer at a tech vendor with 1,001-5,000 employees
Once set up, only one person is needed to handle all tasks, reducing the requirement for multiple personnel.
QA Analyst at a tech services company with 501-1,000 employees
 

Customer Service

Sentiment score
7.4
BlazeMeter support is praised for responsiveness and technical expertise, though some users report slow response times and minimal support.
Sentiment score
6.9
SmartBear TestComplete's customer support is knowledgeable but inconsistent, with delays and unresolved issues needing faster escalation and responses.
Customer support for BlazeMeter is commendable, offering 24/7 assistance.
Software Engineer at a tech vendor with 1,001-5,000 employees
The customer service is not available 24/7, which affects its rating.
Automation Architect at Aion Digital
 

Scalability Issues

Sentiment score
7.4
BlazeMeter is highly scalable, handling heavy loads well, though some users report setup challenges and test execution delays.
Sentiment score
7.4
SmartBear TestComplete is scalable and adaptable, with flexible scripting, but may require licensing for wider deployment.
BlazeMeter has the capability to simulate a higher number of users compared to JMeter standalone.
Director at SMKR Consultancy LLP
BlazeMeter is quite scalable, and I rate its scalability as nine out of ten.
Automation Architect at Aion Digital
 

Stability Issues

Sentiment score
7.4
BlazeMeter is stable and dependable with quick bug resolutions, high availability, and efficient support, rated 6-10 by users.
Sentiment score
6.9
SmartBear TestComplete generally stable, but users report crashes, memory leaks, and HTML5 testing delays in certain scenarios.
BlazeMeter is incredibly stable and delivers accurate results consistently.
Software Engineer at a tech vendor with 1,001-5,000 employees
I would rate the stability of BlazeMeter as eight out of ten, indicating that it is a stable and reliable solution.
Automation Architect at Aion Digital
 

Room For Improvement

BlazeMeter users seek better pricing, performance, integration, scalability, documentation, and support for enhanced testing and management capabilities.
SmartBear TestComplete faces challenges in object recognition, integrations, licensing, performance, and support across browsers and mobile devices.
If BlazeMeter could automate integration across multiple pipelines and fetch the latest builds automatically, it would significantly enhance my experience.
Software Engineer at a tech vendor with 1,001-5,000 employees
The licensing cost is also a concern since BlazeMeter is not free like JMeter, which limits its use.
Director at SMKR Consultancy LLP
The extra CSV random dataset plugin could be integrated with a simple checkbox in the existing CSV dataset plugin to read files randomly.
Automation Architect at Aion Digital
While using SmartBear TestComplete, we are fine with the current capabilities, however, it would be beneficial to improve some performance aspects, especially the image comparison feature.
QA Analyst at a tech services company with 501-1,000 employees
 

Setup Cost

BlazeMeter's pricing models are flexible and negotiable, offering robust features and integration at a competitive cost.
SmartBear TestComplete's pricing and licensing receive mixed reviews, seen as both reasonable and costly depending on usage and modules.
Regarding pricing, it is favorable compared to other tools, providing good value.
Software Engineer at a tech vendor with 1,001-5,000 employees
BlazeMeter requires licensing, which means it is not free like JMeter, adding to the setup cost considerations.
Director at SMKR Consultancy LLP
 

Valuable Features

BlazeMeter offers scalable load generation, easy integration, real-time analytics, and efficient large-scale testing with an intuitive interface.
SmartBear TestComplete excels in cross-platform automation, integration, and support for multiple languages, enhancing automated testing efficiency and maintenance.
BlazeMeter offers a higher limit on load simulation compared to standalone JMeter.
Director at SMKR Consultancy LLP
Unlike JMeter, which has limitations on user simulations, BlazeMeter allows me to test any number of users, helping my e-commerce website manage unpredictable traffic loads effectively while delivering accurate results I can trust to improve my systems.
Software Engineer at a tech vendor with 1,001-5,000 employees
BlazeMeter integrates with JMeter via multiple plugins, which streamlines performance testing, test monitoring, and report sharing.
Automation Architect at Aion Digital
The most valuable feature of SmartBear TestComplete for me is the image comparison functionality.
QA Analyst at a tech services company with 501-1,000 employees
 

Categories and Ranking

BlazeMeter
Ranking in Functional Testing Tools
9th
Ranking in Test Automation Tools
6th
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
7.0
Number of Reviews
50
Ranking in other categories
Performance Testing Tools (3rd), Load Testing Tools (3rd), API Testing Tools (8th)
SmartBear TestComplete
Ranking in Functional Testing Tools
8th
Ranking in Test Automation Tools
7th
Average Rating
7.6
Reviews Sentiment
6.8
Number of Reviews
76
Ranking in other categories
Regression Testing Tools (5th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of January 2026, in the Test Automation Tools category, the mindshare of BlazeMeter is 1.1%, up from 0.5% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of SmartBear TestComplete is 5.8%, down from 6.1% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Test Automation Tools Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
BlazeMeter1.1%
SmartBear TestComplete5.8%
Other93.1%
Test Automation Tools
 

Featured Reviews

NP
Software Engineer at a tech vendor with 1,001-5,000 employees
Performance testing for peak retail events has become faster and delivers reliable user load insights
BlazeMeter offers numerous features, but the ones that stand out to me include its ease of use, predefined configurations for high-scale performance testing that can be executed quickly, AI-powered testing, scriptless testing, and accurate API testing with an auto-correction plugin to ensure the accuracy of the tests performed. While I cannot pinpoint a single favorite feature, I find myself using parallel execution frequently because this feature allows multiple tests to be run at once, greatly enhancing my workflow. BlazeMeter effectively handles dependency in microservice architecture, for example, linking one API to another to manage response flows, such as the login and registration APIs, which flows efficiently through BlazeMeter. BlazeMeter has positively impacted my organization by reducing the time required for testing due to its robust features that yield efficient results. Unlike JMeter, which has limitations on user simulations, BlazeMeter allows me to test any number of users, helping my e-commerce website manage unpredictable traffic loads effectively while delivering accurate results I can trust to improve my systems.
Prakhar Goel - PeerSpot reviewer
Sr Test Lead at Emerson
Used for integration automation, user-based automation, and web automation
The solution's most valuable features are the drag-and-drop feature, keyword-driven approach, and reusability of the scripts. The solution has introduced a new feature that helps us identify objects we cannot normally identify. It gives you a fair idea of objects, resolving the object recognition issue. The solution can be used to perform different tests on different machines.
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
17%
Computer Software Company
12%
Retailer
8%
Manufacturing Company
7%
Manufacturing Company
15%
Computer Software Company
15%
Financial Services Firm
12%
Government
5%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business18
Midsize Enterprise9
Large Enterprise23
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business22
Midsize Enterprise20
Large Enterprise32
 

Questions from the Community

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 do you like most about BlazeMeter?
It has a unique programming dashboard that is very user-friendly.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for BlazeMeter?
BlazeMeter's pricing depends on the type of account used. They offer multiple account types, with cost variations based on features accessible under each account.
What do you like most about SmartBear TestComplete?
TestComplete has strong reporting capabilities. The reports they generate are really good.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for SmartBear TestComplete?
I am not involved in pricing or licensing; our management team handles these aspects.
What needs improvement with SmartBear TestComplete?
While using SmartBear TestComplete, we are fine with the current capabilities, however, it would be beneficial to improve some performance aspects, especially the image comparison feature. Occasion...
 

Also Known As

JMeter Cloud
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Overview

 

Sample Customers

DIRECTV, GAP, MIT, NBCUniversal, Pfizer, StubHub
Cisco, J.P. Morgan, Boeing, McAfee, EMC, Intuit, and Thomson Reuters.
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