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Hey vs Vegeta
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 Hey Free plan APILinuxMac+2
Vegeta combines constant-rate HTTP load generation with multiple output formats and HTTP/2 and TLS controls. Its documented resource warning is worth considering when configuring request rates and worker counts.
Visit VegetaThe facts
| Hey | Vegeta | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Not published | API, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Not published | Free or on request |
| Plans published | None | 1 |
| Maker | rakyll | Not published |
| Website | github.com | github.com |
| On load testing software | #13 of 16 | #9 of 16 |
Hey: what it does well
Vegeta: what it does well
- Sends requests at a constant rate.
- Available as a CLI or Go library.
- Supports distributed load testing.
- Produces several report and result formats.
- Offers HTTP/2 and TLS controls.
What to know first
- Default request timeout is 30 seconds.
- Unlimited rate and high worker limits can cause crashes.