Side by side
ghz vs grpcmd
Both stand on grpc tools. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan APILinuxSelf-hosted
ghz provides gRPC load testing through a CLI and Go package, with varied protocol inputs, call types, load schedules, and report outputs. Teams seeking persistent, project-based report tracking can use the separate beta ghz-web companion.
Visit ghz Free plan LinuxMacWindows
grpcmd provides command-line service discovery and calling, with alternatives when reflection is unavailable. The related script and GUI add different workflows, but are separate offerings.
Visit grpcmdThe facts
| ghz | grpcmd | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | API, Linux, Self-hosted | Linux, Mac, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | grpcmd-script: $9 a year |
| Plans published | 1 | 2 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | ghz.sh | grpc.md |
| On grpc tools | #4 of 24 | #8 of 24 |
ghz: what it does well
- Supports unary, streaming, and duplex calls.
- Accepts proto files, protosets, or server reflection.
- Offers constant, step, and linear load schedules.
- CLI supports several structured report formats.
- Free CLI with prebuilt installation options.
What to know first
- ghz-web is labeled beta.
- The web companion is self-hosted.
- ghz-web requires a configured database.
grpcmd: what it does well
- Free command-line tool
- Available for macOS, Linux, and Windows
- Supports reflection and supplied .proto files
- Streaming calls show headers and trailers
- Shell completion covers four shells
What to know first
- grpcmd-script costs $9 a year
- GUI is a separate related application