Apache JMeter
A Java-based load testing tool that simulates server traffic to evaluate application performance under heavy usage
- Also known as
- apache-jmeter
What is Apache JMeter?
An open-source application for stress testing and performance analysis of web applications and servers. It allows you to create test plans by recording interactions, apply dynamic data extraction and variable substitution, and generate load from multiple concurrent threads to assess how systems behave under pressure.
Apache JMeter pricing
We don't have Apache JMeter's full plan breakdown yet (its pricing page resisted automated reading). Here's what we could confirm. Always check live pricing for exact numbers.
What Apache JMeter does
The capabilities that matter for load testing, normalised so it lines up with every alternative. “-” means we haven't confirmed it, not that it's missing.
- Browser based load
- -
- Ci cd native
- ✓
- Apm observability output
- -
- Correlation parameterization
- ✓
- Recording scriptless creation
- ✓
- Realtime dashboard
- -
- Open source
- ✓
Platform & deployment
Independently observed- CLI
- macOS
- Linux
- Windows
- Self-hosted
Integrations (3)
Independently observed- Jenkins
- Maven
- Gradle
Security & compliance
Known vulnerabilities: 0 (0 in the last 12 months) sourcea count reflects scale & disclosure, not quality
Apache JMeter FAQ
Common questions about Apache JMeter, answered from independent, dated evidence.
What is Apache JMeter?
Simulates user traffic against websites and services to assess how they perform under load, offering both visual configuration tools and command-line modes for automated testing across different operating systems. It is indexed under Load Testing.
Source: https://jmeter.apache.org
Is Apache JMeter free to use?
Apache JMeter is open source, so it can be self-hosted and used at no licence cost. It is released under the Apache-2.0 licence. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.
Source: https://jmeter.apache.org
What platforms does Apache JMeter support?
Apache JMeter supports Windows, macOS, Linux and a command-line interface. Platforms we have not confirmed are simply not listed here rather than ruled out.
Source: https://jmeter.apache.org
Can Apache JMeter be self-hosted?
Yes. Apache JMeter can be deployed self-hosted, so it does not have to run on the vendor's infrastructure.
Source: https://jmeter.apache.org
Is Apache JMeter open source?
Yes. Apache JMeter is published under the Apache-2.0 licence, a permissive licence that generally allows commercial use and modification. Licence terms can change between releases, so verify against the repository for the version you intend to use.
Source: https://github.com/apache/jmeter
Apache JMeter alternatives
Other load testing we track, ranked by the same independent score.
- OpenText LoadRunnerlow · 3%
- BlazeMeterAutomated performance and API testing platform that uses AI to orchestrate testing workflows without manual scriptingmedium · 57%
- vegetaCommand-line HTTP load testing tool with library supportlow · 35%
- NeoLoadAn AI-powered platform that automates performance and load testing with continuous CI/CD integrationlow · 19%
- wrkA command-line HTTP load testing utilitylow · 31%
- WebLOADLoad testing platform proven through decades of enterprise uselow · 20%
Compare Apache JMeter
Side by side against other load testing, attribute by attribute, with a source on every value.
The vioscaleAI score: one lens on the evidence
Not user reviews and not a paid placement: a confidence-weighted blend of the independent signals below (adoption, activity, security posture, and more), which you can sort and re-weight yourself. Vendors can correct their listing but can never move their rank, and stars are weighted low as a vanity metric. It is one way to read the evidence for Apache JMeter, not the verdict.
| Signal | Score | Weight | Contribution | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Development activity | 53 | 0.12 | 6.4 | ✓ |
| Capabilities | 67 | 0.08 | 5.6 | ✓ |
| Dependent projects | 44 | 0.08 | 3.5 | ✓ |
| Security score | 53 | 0.05 | 2.8 | ✓ |
| Stars | 75 | 0.03 | 2.5 | ✓ |
| Integrations | 17 | 0.05 | 0.9 | ✓ |
| Release cadence | 0 | 0.07 | 0.0 | - |
| Security posture | 5 | 0.09 | 0.0 | - |
| Package downloads | 0 | 0.17 | 0.0 | - |
| Developer Q&A activity | 0 | 0.08 | 0.0 | - |
Computed . Re-weight it by intent, or see the full method.
All data & sourcesshow ↓
Every value we hold, with its source, retrieval date, and confidence. This is the evidence behind the score: don't trust it, verify it.
Activity
| Attribute | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Commits last 30d | 48 | mediumsource · 2026-10-14 · 65% |
Adoption
Content
| Attribute | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Faq | 5 items | mediumsource · 2026-09-10 · 67% |
Features
| Attribute | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Capabilities | Open source, Ci cd native, Correlation parameterization, Recording scriptless creation | mediumsource · 2026-10-14 · 60% |
Integrations
| Attribute | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 3 | mediumsource · 2026-10-14 · 60% |
Language
| Attribute | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Primary | Java | highsource · 2026-10-14 · 90% |
License
| Attribute | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Spdx | Apache-2.0 | highsource · 2026-10-14 · 95% |
Pricing
Release
| Attribute | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| History | 10 items | mediumsource · 2026-10-14 · 70% |
Security
| Attribute | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Disclosure policy | Yes | mediumsource · 2026-08-19 · 60% |
| Scorecard | 5.3 | highsource · 2026-10-14 · 90% |
| Vulnerabilities | Count: 0 · Source: https://advisories.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/advisories?ecosystem=maven&package_name=org.apache.jmeter%3AApacheJMeter_core&per_page=100 · Last 12m: 0 | highsource · 2026-10-14 · 90% |
Is Apache JMeter the right choice for you?
Tell us the job, the constraints and what you weigh most, and we will rank Apache JMeter against the rest of the load testing we index, using the same dated evidence weighted your way.
Free to run, no account needed to start. How the evaluation works
Is this your product?
This profile was built from public sources without asking you. You can take the badge below and use it anywhere, and you can claim the profile to correct anything we got wrong. Both are free, and neither moves Apache JMeter up or down: nobody can buy rank here, including you.
Take the badge
Live, always current, and free to use on your own site. It shows Apache JMeter's independent score and links back to this profile.
<a href="https://www.vioscale.ai/software/apache-jmeter" target="_blank" rel="noopener">
<img src="https://www.vioscale.ai/badge/software/apache-jmeter.svg" alt="Apache JMeter, verified on vioscaleAI" width="330" height="76" loading="lazy" />
</a>Markdown, for a README →
[](https://www.vioscale.ai/software/apache-jmeter)Claim the profile
Verify you control the domain, then point us at the pages that state the facts about Apache JMeter and add your own description and media. Free, and it does not change the score.
- Correct anything wrong, with evidence
- Point our crawler at the pages that matter
- Write your own description and add media
Not the owner? How vendor profiles work