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HP LoadRunner and PerformanceCenter differences


Can someone point out the major differences between LoadRunner and Performance Center? My little research shows that both can be used for load testing and performance monitoring. What additional features are provided by Performance Center? Is VUGen a part of Performance Center?


Solution

  • As indicated by the previous post LoadRunner is performance and load testing. Performance center (which includes LoadRunner) is supposed to be a complete performance management solution. Performance center is HORIFICALLY expensive and from what I can see a number of the so-called features simply address some of the licensing restrictions in LoadRunner. It also appears that not a lot of organisations use Performance Center so HP don't have much expertise. If you just want performance and load testing without all the hassles then Borland SilkPerformer is a better option.