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ConformIQ Creator vs IBM Rational Performance Tester comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Sep 16, 2024

Review summaries and opinions

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

Categories and Ranking

ConformIQ Creator
Ranking in Test Management Tools
20th
Average Rating
8.0
Number of Reviews
3
Ranking in other categories
Test Design Automation (2nd), AI-Augmented Software-Testing Tools (12th)
IBM Rational Performance Te...
Ranking in Test Management Tools
15th
Average Rating
7.6
Number of Reviews
17
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of May 2026, in the Test Management Tools category, the mindshare of ConformIQ Creator is 2.8%, up from 1.2% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of IBM Rational Performance Tester is 3.4%, up from 1.2% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Test Management Tools Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
IBM Rational Performance Tester3.4%
ConformIQ Creator2.8%
Other93.8%
Test Management Tools
 

Featured Reviews

reviewer1518657 - PeerSpot reviewer
QE Manager at Capgemini
Feature-rich stable tool with multiple options to control output, good integration with other tools, and knowledgeable support team
The core functionality of the tool is automated test generation of optimized test suite; the tool has extensive list of options for the same. The product's integration with other tools sets it apart. It has integrations with many upstream (for requirements mapping) and downstream (export of test cases to various tools) products. It is like "plug-and-play". For any customized downstream tool, like our proprietary automation framework, support is provided for custom development. It is has features - Business AD - to use in Agile implementations. The latest version seems to have support for BDD/Gherkin as well, which we have not used much.
KashifJamil - PeerSpot reviewer
CEO at Xcelliti
Supports web and mobile applications, very scalable, very stable, and wonderful support
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.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"This product helps with understanding the design tool for the test case generation without manual writing of test cases in Excel."
"The tool has the ability to integrate with various requirement management, test management, and version control tools."
"Conformiq integrates well with various automation tools and auto-generates between 60% and 80% of the automation scripts."
"Conformiq generates a unique and optimized set of test cases, maintains them to the current application version by removing those for obsolete functionality, and, with proper integration to the automation framework, has enabled in-release and in-sprint automation for us."
"Though optimized and automated test generation is the core functionality, the product's integration with other tools sets it apart."
"Virtual Users."
"Real time view and its inbuilt root cause analysis tools is something which I like the most."
"Comprehensive Rational Performance Tester results allow testers to identify bottlenecks in the systems under test."
"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."
"ROI is big because we do not need vendors to assist some with performance testing."
"It's one of the most cost-effective products on the market."
"I strongly recommend this solution to others."
 

Cons

"It would be helpful to have a feature in the tool's UI to map object locators within the system."
"Improvements on the List item widget and Table widget are needed."
"I would like to see the output data optionally used as input for the model, as further action in the flow."
"Even though the 4.1 version is a far-improved version from its earlier avatars, the performance of test generation is still an issue on real-time models we have."
"We have limited widgets available in the tool to design UI flow."
"Even though the 4.1 version is a far-improved version from its earlier avatars, the performance of test generation is still an issue on real-time models we have."
"Installation and configuration processes, and support from IBM all need to be improved."
"User friendliness can be better, as this is one area where it lacks."
"For a rational performance testing solution, the initial setup is very complex. The setup was difficult and the documentation was not very up to date."
"The tool has lots of limitations."
"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."
"Support for more protocols is required."
"Now, the price slightly expensive especially if you are in small-medium company, but if you are in a medium-high company, and need the powerful tools with IBM great name, just use it."
"As intuitive as a product can be, its use could still benefit from a decent set of manuals or guides."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

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"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."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
22%
Construction Company
12%
Performing Arts
10%
Outsourcing Company
8%
Financial Services Firm
17%
Construction Company
7%
Government
7%
Healthcare Company
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
No data available
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business4
Midsize Enterprise6
Large Enterprise8
 

Also Known As

Conformiq Creator, Conformiq Transformer
Rational Performance Tester
 

Overview

 

Sample Customers

Alcatel-Lucent, Avaya, Daimler, Ericsson
andagon, Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Oregon
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