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Grafana k6 vs drill: catalog facts
Grafana k6drill
Free

The k6 tool itself is free and open source.

Free

Free and open source.

Command line Command line
  • Test scenarios written in plain JavaScript
  • Single command-line tool, also usable in Docker
  • Test plans are plain YAML files
  • Fast native binary written in Rust
  • Requires writing scripts; no graphical test builder in the tool itself
  • Aimed at developers rather than casual site owners
  • Command line only, no graphical interface
  • Focused on HTTP load testing
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Open source Open source
License not stated License not stated
No account needed No account needed
Works offline Works offline

Checked September 23, 2026

Checked October 2, 2026

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