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HammerDB vs OctoPerf
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.
Free plan LinuxSelf-hostedWeb+1
HammerDB covers benchmarking across several database systems and provides multiple ways to run workloads. Its 6.0 automation features are suited to advanced workflows, which may involve additional build and runtime requirements.
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Free plan APILinuxSelf-hosted+1
OctoPerf offers several test types, live monitoring, and customizable reporting, with both SaaS and on-premise deployment. The free plan is limited in virtual users, duration, and parallel runs.
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| HammerDB | OctoPerf | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux, Self-hosted, Web, Windows | API, Linux, Self-hosted, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Unlimited Performance: €649 a month |
| Plans published | 1 | 3 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | hammerdb.com | octoperf.com |
| On performance testing software | #8 of 38 | #12 of 38 |
HammerDB: what it does well
- Free plan costs nothing.
- Supports seven listed database systems.
- Offers graphical, command-line, web and automation interfaces.
- Version 6.0 includes CI and pipeline workflows.
- Benchmark artifacts can be uploaded for review.
What to know first
- Automation workflows may require build and runtime dependencies.
- CI and pipeline automation is described as advanced.
OctoPerf: what it does well
- Imports and exports JMeter JMX files
- On-premise Docker installation can run offline
- Reports update in real time
- Cloud tests support up to 1 million concurrent users
What to know first
- Free plan caps tests at 50 virtual users
- Free tests have a 20-minute maximum
- Free plan permits one parallel run
- Unlimited Performance starts at €649 a month
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