Sr. No. HP Load Runner
1 Supports many types of Protocols which covers almost all kinds of application.
2 Loadrunner supports multiple protocols for a single script.
3 Built in support and manual correlation* is easily available.
For ex: Loadrunner has better support for correlation as it has special protocols for every kind of technologies/application.
4 Loadrunner supports 'C' and Java for scripting.
5 Supports automation for windows/desktop based application.
6 Loadrunner does not require object identification.
Oracle Load Testing
1 Supports lesser protocols - HTTP and few Web-based Protocols.
2 It may support multiple protocol for a single script but we need to do one pilot project to be sure.
3 Built in support for correlation* is mainly Provided by Oracle Technologies.
For ex: Oracle Application Testing Suite may have better support for correlation while on Oracle technologies.
4 Oracle’s OpenScript (Scripting development environment) supports coding only using Java. So Java programming Knowledge is mandatory for scripting.
5 Does not support automation for windows/desktop based Applications.
6 Facing difficulties in identifying some objects in Internet Explorer.
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Find out what your peers are saying about OpenText Professional Performance Engineering (LoadRunner Professional) vs. Oracle Application Testing Suite and other solutions. Updated: September 2025.
OpenText Professional Performance Engineering and Oracle Application Testing Suite are popular in the performance testing category. LoadRunner Professional appears to have the upper hand due to its extensive protocol support, scalability, and comprehensive analysis results, despite its pricing and licensing complexity.Features: LoadRunner Professional offers advanced scripting capabilities, broad protocol support, and detailed analysis tools, making it a versatile option for various testing...
Sr. No. HP Load Runner
1 Supports many types of Protocols which covers almost all kinds of application.
2 Loadrunner supports multiple protocols for a single script.
3 Built in support and manual correlation* is easily available.
For ex: Loadrunner has better support for correlation as it has special protocols for every kind of technologies/application.
4 Loadrunner supports 'C' and Java for scripting.
5 Supports automation for windows/desktop based application.
6 Loadrunner does not require object identification.
Oracle Load Testing
1 Supports lesser protocols - HTTP and few Web-based Protocols.
2 It may support multiple protocol for a single script but we need to do one pilot project to be sure.
3 Built in support for correlation* is mainly Provided by Oracle Technologies.
For ex: Oracle Application Testing Suite may have better support for correlation while on Oracle technologies.
4 Oracle’s OpenScript (Scripting development environment) supports coding only using Java. So Java programming Knowledge is mandatory for scripting.
5 Does not support automation for windows/desktop based Applications.
6 Facing difficulties in identifying some objects in Internet Explorer.
refer my blog spot at --> performancetestinginfotoolwise . blogspot . com