Apache JMeter vs BlazeMeter
| Apache JMeter | BlazeMeter | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Free trial | No | Yes |
| Paid from | Free | $8.25/mo |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Linux, macOS, self-hosted, Windows | api, extension, Linux, self-hosted, Web |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Load testing | Yes | Yes |
| Stress testing | Yes | Yes |
| Browser-based testing | No | Yes |
| Distributed load | Yes | Yes |
| API testing | Yes | Yes |
| Paid from | — | 99 /mo |
| Deployment model | — | hybrid |
| Max virtual users | — | 1,000 users |
Both are listed in Best Performance Testing Software. On Freedom251, Apache JMeter scores higher on our published basis.