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BlazeMeterApache JMeter
Paid

Commercial service with published pricing plans.

 Free

Free and open source from the Apache Software Foundation.

Web Windows, macOS, Linux, Command line
  • Runs JMeter load tests at scale in the cloud
  • Combines load, API and functional testing
  • Tests many protocols, including HTTP, REST, SOAP, FTP and databases
  • Distributed testing across several machines
  • Aimed at businesses rather than individuals
  • Hosted service only
  • Requires a Java runtime
  • Test plans take time to learn for newcomers
Hosted service Downloadable app
Closed source Open source
License not stated License: Apache-2.0
Account needed No account needed
Needs internet Works offline

Checked October 1, 2026

Checked September 23, 2026

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