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ApacheBench (ab) vs wrk
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.
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| ApacheBench (ab) | wrk | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Not published | Not published |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Not published |
| Plans published | 1 | None |
| Maker | Apache Software Foundation | Wg (Gil Tene and contributors) |
| Website | httpd.apache.org | github.com |
| On load testing software | #10 of 16 | #14 of 16 |
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