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Apache JMeter vs Fortio
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.
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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.
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Fortio combines load generation, latency reporting, and server utilities in a free open-source project. Its Go library and several installation options suit teams that want to run or embed it themselves.
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| Apache JMeter | Fortio | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Windows | API, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | jmeter.apache.org | fortio.org |
| On performance testing software | #2 of 38 | #6 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
Fortio: what it does well
- Records latency histograms and percentiles such as p99.
- Runs at target QPS or maximum speed.
- Offers a web UI and REST API for load runs.
- Can be embedded as a Go library.
- Free and open source.
What to know first
- Building from source requires Go 1.18 or later.
- Some server functions require the server rather than the CLI.
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