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Apache JMeter

jmeter.apache.org
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Open source software designed to load test functional behavior and measure performance

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Overview

Apache JMeter is a 100% pure Java application for load testing and performance measurement. Originally designed for testing web applications, it has expanded to support various protocols and server types. It can simulate heavy loads on servers and analyze performance under different load conditions.

Features

27 features across 9 categories

Analysis(1)

Caching and Offline Analysis

Caching and offline analysis/replaying of test results

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Architecture(1)

100% Java Purity

Complete portability and 100% Java purity across all platforms

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Data Processing(2)

Data Correlation

Easy correlation through ability to extract data from popular response formats including HTML, JSON, XML or any textual format

Functions for Dynamic Input

Functions that can be used to provide dynamic input to a test or provide data manipulation

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Extensibility(4)

Data Analysis and Visualization Plugins

Data analysis and visualization plugins for extensibility and personalization

Pluggable Samplers

Highly extensible core with pluggable samplers allowing unlimited testing capabilities

Pluggable Timers

Several load statistics may be chosen with pluggable timers

Scriptable Samplers

Scriptable samplers supporting JSR223-compatible languages like Groovy and BeanShell

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Integration(1)

Continuous Integration Support

Easy continuous integration through 3rd party open source libraries for Maven, Gradle and Jenkins

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Performance(1)

Multi-threading Framework

Full multi-threading framework allowing concurrent sampling by many threads and simultaneous sampling of different functions by separate thread groups

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Protocol Support(10)

Database Testing via JDBC

Load test databases using JDBC connections

FTP Testing

Test FTP protocol and functionality

HTTP/HTTPS Testing

Test web applications using HTTP and HTTPS protocols supporting Java, NodeJS, PHP, ASP.NET and more

Java Objects Testing

Test Java objects directly

JMS Testing

Test message-oriented middleware via JMS

LDAP Testing

Test LDAP protocol and directory services

Mail Protocol Testing

Test SMTP(S), POP3(S) and IMAP(S) mail protocols

Native Commands/Shell Scripts

Execute and test native commands or shell scripts

SOAP/REST Webservices Testing

Ability to test SOAP and REST web services

TCP Testing

Test TCP protocol connections

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Reporting(1)

Dynamic HTML Reporting

Generate complete and ready to present dynamic HTML reports

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Testing Tools(6)

Access Log Sampler

Sampler for testing based on access logs

CLI/Headless Mode

Command-line mode for load testing from any Java compatible OS including Linux, Windows, Mac OSX

Distributed Testing

Support for distributed testing across multiple machines

Full Featured Test IDE

Complete IDE for building, recording and debugging test plans with fast test plan recording from browsers or native applications

JUnit Sampler

Dedicated sampler for testing JUnit tests

Test Plan Recording

Fast test plan recording from browsers or native applications

Cost Calculator

Pricing data not available for Apache JMeter. Check their website for current pricing.

Build vs Buy

Should you build a Apache JMeter alternative or buy the subscription? Estimate based on 27 features.

Buy Apache JMeter

Better Value
Monthly costContact Sales
3-year totalVaries
Time to deployDays

Build Your Own

Development cost$12,000
Maintenance$180/mo
3-year total$18,480
Dev time~1 months

Buying Apache JMeter saves ~$18,480 over 3 years vs building.

Estimates based on 27 features and a BuildScore of 5/5. Actual costs vary.

Integrations

3 known integrations

GradleJenkinsMaven