Apache JMeter

Open source

Open-source Java tool for load testing and measuring the performance of web services.

by Apache Software FoundationOfficial site ↗Source code ↗

Pricing: free
Free tier: true
License: open-source
Open source: Yes

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Identity · Taxonomy

Documentation(HTTPS URL): https://jmeter.apache.org/usermanual/index.htmlVerified
Tags(open-source;cloud-native): load-testing, performance-testing, java, http, jdbc, continuous-integrationVerification pending

Platform · Deployment

Delivery model(SaaS;self-hosted;desktop;mobile;embedded;managed-cloud;appliance): desktopVerification pending
Desktop apps(Windows;macOS;Linux): Windows, macOS, LinuxVerification pending

Pricing · Licensing

Free plan(true/false): trueVerification pending
Free trial(true/false): falseVerification pending
License model(proprietary;open-source;source-available;dual-license): open-sourceVerification pending
Pricing model(free;subscription;usage;seat;asset;transaction;revenue-share;perpetual;custom): freeVerification pending
Source repository(HTTPS URL): https://github.com/apache/jmeterVerified
SPDX license IDs(Apache-2.0;MIT): Apache-2.0Verification pending

Features · Product · Fit

Core capabilities(authoring;automation;analytics): load and performance test many different applications/server/protocol types, full featured Test IDE for building and debugging test plans, CLI mode / headless mode load testing, complete and ready to present dynamic HTML report, full multi-threading framework for concurrent sampling, highly extensible core with pluggable samplersVerification pending

Api · Integrations · Ecosystem

CLI(true/false): trueVerification pending

Audience · Use · Case

Best for(Neutral editorial summary): Free open-source load and performance testing of web apps, APIs, databases and servers from a Java desktop IDE or headless CLI.Verification pending
Company-size fit(individual;SMB;mid-market;enterprise): individual, SMB, mid-market, enterpriseVerification pending
Primary use cases(build;monitor;automate): simulate a heavy load on a server, group of servers, network or object to test its strength, analyze overall performance under different load types, test performance on static and dynamic resources and Web dynamic applicationsVerification pending
Skill level(beginner;intermediate;advanced;specialist): advancedVerified

Lifecycle · Versioning

Changelog/release notes(HTTPS URL): https://jmeter.apache.org/changes.htmlVerified
Current version(1.12.3): 5.6.3Verified
Maintenance status(active;maintenance;deprecated;EOL;archived): activeVerification pending

Vendor · Maintainer

Vendor type(commercial;foundation;community;government;consortium;individual): foundationVerified

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