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Apache JMeterLoadster
Free

Free and open source from the Apache Software Foundation.

 Freemium

Free to start testing, with paid plans for larger tests.

Windows, macOS, Linux, Command line Web
  • Tests many protocols, including HTTP, REST, SOAP, FTP and databases
  • Distributed testing across several machines
  • Choice of real browsers, HTTP bots or Playwright scripts
  • Runs from 32 cloud regions
  • Requires a Java runtime
  • Test plans take time to learn for newcomers
  • Cloud service only, not self-hostable
  • Large tests require a paid plan
Downloadable app Hosted service
Open source Closed source
License: Apache-2.0 License not stated
No account needed Account needed
Works offline Needs internet

Checked September 23, 2026

Checked October 2, 2026

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