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Compare Load Testing Software
Load testing software sends traffic to an application to see how it handles demand; compare supported platforms and the free-plan or trial options.
This board shows a signal score out of 10, plus marks for a public API, open-source code and a free tier. Check the individual listing for plan details and pricing.
- 16 platforms
- 13 with a free tier
- Checked 23 Oct 2026
- 1 VVegetagithub.com
A free HTTP testing tool that sends requests at a constant rate.
- 2 LLoadFocusloadfocus.com
A cloud service for load tests, page speed tests, API monitoring, and UI tests.
- 3 AJ
Apache JMeterjmeter.apache.orgA free tool that measures performance across websites, APIs, databases, and other services.
- 4 A
Artilleryartillery.ioA load testing and monitoring toolkit with support for HTTP, WebSocket, and Socket.IO.
- 5 FFortiofortio.org
A free, open-source tool for HTTP and gRPC load tests, with latency graphs and a web interface.
- 6 G
Gatlinggatling.ioA traffic simulation platform with a free plan and tests made in several programming languages.
- 7 LLocustlocust.io
A free, open-source load testing tool with tests written in Python.
- 8 B
BlazeMeterblazemeter.comA testing platform for performance, functional, and API tests, with CI/CD integrations.
- 9 LILoader.ioloader.io
A cloud service for testing web apps and APIs with concurrent connections.
- 10 WWebLOADradview.com
A paid performance tool that simulates traffic and identifies changing values in test scripts.
- 11 AAApacheBench (ab)Apache Software Foundation
- 12 Kk6Grafana Labs
- 13 HHeyrakyll
- 14 WwrkWg (Gil Tene and contributors)
- 15 TNTricentis NeoLoadtricentis.com
A paid performance testing tool for stress, browser-based, and distributed tests.
- 16 LPLoadRunner Professionalopentext.com
A performance testing tool with pricing available on request.
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How to choose
Which platforms does the tool need to support?
Start with where you plan to run it. The listed platform marks cover API, Linux, web, self-hosted, Windows and macOS; compare the marks on individual listings against your setup.
Can I try load testing software for free?
Check whether a listing offers a free plan or a free trial; they are different options. ApacheBench (ab) and Apache JMeter are listed as free, while Gatling has a 14-day trial as well as a free plan.
How much does load testing software cost?
Pricing ranges from free listings to paid plans. Artillery lists paid plans from $199 per month, while LoadFocus lists them from $19 per month and a 7-day trial. LoadRunner Professional lists pricing on request.
Should I look for an API or open-source code?
Check the API and open-source marks if those matter to your workflow, and confirm the details on the tool's own listing. A public API is a way for other software to connect to a tool; open-source code can be read or changed under its licence.
Questions
What does load testing software do?
It sends traffic to an application to see how it handles demand.
Which load testing tools have a free plan?
The board includes free-plan marks. Check individual listings for plan details; ApacheBench (ab) and Apache JMeter are listed as free.
Which load testing tools offer a free trial?
The listings include trial options. Gatling lists a 14-day trial, and LoadFocus lists a 7-day trial.
Can I run load testing software on Linux or Windows?
Linux and Windows are among the platform marks shown on the board. Check a tool's listing to confirm its supported platforms.
How much does LoadRunner Professional cost?
LoadRunner Professional lists pricing on request.
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