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Apache JMeter vs Avidemux
Both stand on performance testing software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan LinuxMacSelf-hosted+1
Apache JMeter offers protocol-level load testing, reporting and extensibility at no cost. It is not a browser-rendering tool, and load tests should run in command-line mode.
Visit Apache JMeter Free plan Open source LinuxMacWeb+1
Visit Avidemux The facts
| Apache JMeter | Avidemux | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Yes |
| Runs on | Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Windows | Linux, Mac, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 1 | 2 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | jmeter.apache.org | avidemux.sourceforge.net |
| On performance testing software | #2 of 38 | #1 of 38 |
Apache JMeter: what it does well
- Free, open-source software
- Supports a broad range of listed protocols
- Can record, build and debug test plans
- Generates dynamic HTML reports
- Supports remote testing
What to know first
- Does not execute page JavaScript
- Does not render pages like a browser
- Requires Java 8 or later
- Load testing should use CLI, not GUI mode
Avidemux: what it does well
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