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ApacheBench (ab) vs LoadFocus
Both stand on load 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
Visit ApacheBench (ab) Free plan APIExtensionWeb
LoadFocus covers load testing alongside page-speed, API, and UI testing, with both JMeter and k6 workflows. Compare the free-plan limits and test-run allowances with your expected workload before selecting a paid tier.
Visit LoadFocusThe facts
| ApacheBench (ab) | LoadFocus | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | No |
| Runs on | Not published | API, Extension, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | See the plans |
| Plans published | 1 | 20 |
| Maker | Apache Software Foundation | Not published |
| Website | httpd.apache.org | loadfocus.com |
| On load testing software | #10 of 16 | #6 of 16 |
ApacheBench (ab): what it does well
LoadFocus: what it does well
- Supports JMeter and k6 test inputs.
- Generates test scripts from plain-English descriptions.
- Includes Datadog and Azure Application Insights reporting integrations.
- Offers free API monitoring and load testing plans.
- Customer choice of EU or US data regions.
What to know first
- Free load testing is limited to 10 concurrent users.
- Free API checks run at five-minute intervals.
- More test runs require a higher plan.
- The listed trial lasts 7 days.
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