Apache JMeter Alternatives

Apache JMeter is described as 'Open source Java application, designed to load test functional behavior and measure performance. Originally designed for testing Web Applications, it has since expanded to other test functions as well' and is a Benchmark tool in the development category. There are more than 25 alternatives to Apache JMeter for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, Mac, Web-based and Self-Hosted apps. The best Apache JMeter alternative is Loadrunner. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try k6 or soapUI. Other great apps like Apache JMeter are OctoPerf, CloudTest, locust and SmartMeter.io.

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  1. Loadrunner icon

    Loadrunner

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    LoadRunner is a software testing tool used to test applications, measuring system behaviour and performance under load. LoadRunner can simulate thousands of users concurrently using application software, recording and later analyzing the performance of key components of the...

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    • Loadrunner is the most popular Windows alternative to Apache JMeter.

    • Loadrunner is the most popular commercial alternative to Apache JMeter.

    • Loadrunner is Paid and ProprietaryApache JMeter is Free and Open Source
  2. k6 icon

    k6

     17 likes

    k6 is an open-source load testing tool. It's used to test the performance of websites, web apps, APIs and micro-services.

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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    • k6 is the most popular Mac & Linux alternative to Apache JMeter.

    • k6 is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Apache JMeter.

    • k6 is Free and Open SourceApache JMeter is also Free and Open Source
  4. soapUI icon

    soapUI

     59 likes

    Eviware, the maker of soapUI, Web Service Testing Leader

    soapUI is a tool for functional testing, mainly of web services like SOAP based web services and RESTful web services, but also HTTP based services and JMS Services as well as databases. soapUI is an open source and compl.

    79 soapUI alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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    Comments about soapUI as an Alternative to Apache JMeter
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    It’s not alternative for jmeter

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    • soapUI is Free and Open SourceApache JMeter is also Free and Open Source
    • soapUI is LightweightApache JMeter is not according to our users
  5. OctoPerf icon

    OctoPerf

     12 likes

    OctoPerf is an enterprise-grade performance and load testing platform available as SaaS and on-premise, enabling engineering teams to simulate realistic traffic, identify bottlenecks, and validate application scalability at a lower cost than traditional enterprise tools.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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    Very easy and efficient. I like the reports a lot!

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Most users think OctoPerf is a great Apache JMeter alternative.

    • OctoPerf is Paid and ProprietaryApache JMeter is Free and Open Source
  6. CloudTest icon

    CloudTest

     1 like

    Load Testing of Web Sites, Mobile Applications, Web Services, and Web Sockets. Real-Time Analytics, Public Cloud load injectors, rapid test development, real user data, network emulation, SLAs, all with CI Integration. 100VUs for free, forever.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Chrome OS
    • Self-Hosted
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    • CloudTest is the most popular Web-based & Self-Hosted alternative to Apache JMeter.

    • CloudTest is Paid and ProprietaryApache JMeter is Free and Open Source
  7. locust icon

    locust

     13 likes

    An open source load testing tool written in Python. Locust allows you to define user behaviour with Python code, and swarm your system with millions of simultaneous users.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    • Python
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  9. SmartMeter.io icon

    SmartMeter.io

     6 likes

    SmartMeter.io is a load and performance testing tool based on JMeter that is fixing its drawbacks while adding enterprise-level load testing features.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  10. step - Scalable Test Execution Platform icon

    step - Scalable Test Execution Platform

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    step is a comprehensive test automation stack designed to achieve high efficiency in testing pipelines. It is well suited for DevOps delivery. It ships with a distributed execution platform, a collaborative test management system and many plugins.

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Test execution view with status of each test step, input, output, instant statistics, etc.
     
  11. Gatling.io icon

    Gatling.io

     2 likes

    Gatling is an open-source load testing framework based on Scala, Akka and Netty.

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    • Maven
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  12. StresStimulus icon

    StresStimulus

     3 likes

    Load testing tool for websites and mobile that works with hard-to-test applications.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  13. Flood.io icon

    Flood.io

     3 likes

    Cloud Based Load & Performance Testing.

    40 Flood.io alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
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  14. Neustar Website Load Testing icon

    Neustar Website Load Testing

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    Neustar Website Load Testing, formerly BrowserMob, uses advanced cloud technology and has a variety of plans to cater to every client - customize a plan that suits your load testing and pricing needs - including our FREE (free trial) test.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
     
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