How to select test tool | IBM Rational Performance Tester

22.1.2 Performance test tools classification

We can separate the major performance test tools into three categories:

1. Commercial test tools
   • IBM Rational Performance Tester
   • Seague SilkPerformer
   • Mercury Interactive Loadrunner
   • Radview WebLoad
   • CompuWare QALoad

2. Free test tools
   • Microsoft Web Application Stress Tool
   • Microsoft Application Center Test

3. Open source test tools
   • OpenSTA
   • Jmeter
   • Grinder
   • Eclipse Test Performance and Tools Platform (TPTP)