Loadrunner Alternatives

Loadrunner is described as 'LoadRunner is a software testing tool used to test applications, measuring system behaviour and performance under load. LoadRunner can simulate thousands of users concurrently using application software, recording and later analyzing the performance of key components of the' and is an app. There are more than 25 alternatives to Loadrunner for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, Web-based, Mac and SaaS apps. The best Loadrunner alternative is Apache JMeter, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Loadrunner are locust, Loadster, Load Testing Tool and Low Orbit Ion Cannon.

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Loadrunner alternatives page was last updated Feb 11, 2025
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  1. Apache JMeter icon

    Apache JMeter

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    Apache JMeter is an open source Java application, designed to load test functional behavior and measure performance. Originally designed for testing Web Applications, it has since expanded to other test functions as well.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Apache JMeter screenshot 1

    Apache JMeter Features

    1.  Stress Testing
    2.  Load testing
    3.  MongoDB
    4.  Reporting

    Apache JMeter VS Loadrunner

     

    • Most users think Apache JMeter is a great Loadrunner alternative.

    • Apache JMeter is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to Loadrunner.

    • Apache JMeter is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Loadrunner.

    • Apache JMeter is Free and Open SourceLoadrunner is Paid and Proprietary
  2. locust icon

    locust

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    An open source load testing tool written in Python. Locust allows you to define user behaviour with Python code, and swarm your system with millions of simultaneous users.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    • Python
    locust screenshot 1

    locust Features

    1.  Load testing

    locust VS Loadrunner

     

    • locust is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to Loadrunner.

    • locust is Free and Open SourceLoadrunner is Paid and Proprietary
  4. Loadster icon

    Loadster

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    Loadster is a full-featured load testing solution for websites, web apps, and web services. It's built for real web apps and effortlessly handles cookies, user sessions, custom headers, dynamic form data and more.

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online

    Loadster Features

    1.  Website Monitoring
    2.  Stress Testing
    3.  Website testing
    4.  Load testing

    Loadster VS Loadrunner

     

    • Loadster is the most popular Web-based alternative to Loadrunner.

    • Loadster is Freemium and ProprietaryLoadrunner is Paid and Proprietary
  5. Load Testing Tool icon

    Load Testing Tool

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    The Load Testing Tool is a high-performance platform for simulating user traffic, identifying bottlenecks, and optimizing web and mobile application performance with precision and efficiency.

    License model

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    Load Testing Tool screenshot 1

    Load Testing Tool VS Loadrunner

     

    • Load Testing Tool is the most popular SaaS alternative to Loadrunner.

    • Load Testing Tool is the most popular commercial alternative to Loadrunner.

    • Load Testing Tool is Paid and ProprietaryLoadrunner is also Paid and Proprietary
  6. Low Orbit Ion Cannon icon

    Low Orbit Ion Cannon

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    LOIC is an open source network stress testing application, written in C#.

    22 Low Orbit Ion Cannon alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Country of Origin

    • SE flagSweden
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Wine
    Low Orbit Ion Cannon screenshot 1

    Low Orbit Ion Cannon Features

    1.  Stress Testing

    Low Orbit Ion Cannon VS Loadrunner

     
  7. Loader.io icon

    Loader.io

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    Loader.io is a simple cloud-based load testing service that allows you to stress test your web-apps & apis with thousands of concurrent connections. Made by the team behind SendGrid.

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Online
    Loader.io screenshot 1

    Loader.io Features

    1.  Load testing
    2.  Stress Testing
    3.  Website testing

    Loader.io VS Loadrunner

     
  9. YandexTank icon

    YandexTank

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    YandexTank is an extensible open source load testing tool for advanced linux users which is especially good as a part of an automated load testing suite.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Country of Origin

    • RU flagRussia

    Platforms

    • Linux
    YandexTank screenshot 1

    YandexTank Features

    1.  Load testing

    YandexTank VS Loadrunner

     
  10. Gatling.io icon

    Gatling.io

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    Gatling is an open-source load testing framework based on Scala, Akka and Netty.

    License model

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    • Maven
    Gatling.io screenshot 1

    Gatling.io Features

    1.  Load testing
    2.  Randomized data feeders

    Gatling.io VS Loadrunner

     
  11. OctoPerf icon

    OctoPerf

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    OctoPerf is a SaaS load testing solution, based on JMeter.

    Stress test your web and mobile apps within minutes. Design realistic virtual users. Scales to thousands of user from multiple locations simultaneously. We take care of the infrastructure.

    License model

    Country of Origin

    • FR flagFrance
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    OctoPerf screenshot 1

    OctoPerf Features

    1.  Stress Testing
    2.  Load testing

    OctoPerf VS Loadrunner

     
  12. Flood.io icon

    Flood.io

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    Cloud Based Load & Performance Testing.

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Online
    Flood.io screenshot 1

    Flood.io Features

    1.  Load testing
    2.  Website testing
    3.  Stress Testing
    4.  Automated Reporting

    Flood.io VS Loadrunner

     
    Comments about Flood.io as an Alternative to Loadrunner
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    Positive Dec 5, 2018
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    Flexible pricing and great enterprise features

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    • Flood.io is Freemium and ProprietaryLoadrunner is Paid and Proprietary
  13. blitz.io icon

    blitz.io

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    Blitz makes load and performance testing of your web site, API, iPhone and Android and Facebook apps a fun sport.

    License model

    Platforms

    • Online
    blitz.io screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    Official shut down announced for 2018, no new or renewed subscriptions allowed now.

    blitz.io Features

    1.  Load testing

    blitz.io VS Loadrunner

     
  14. k6 Cloud icon

    k6 Cloud

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    The k6 Cloud is a commercial SaaS product that we’ve designed to be the perfect companion to k6 OSS. It brings ease-of-use and convenience to your performance and load testing.

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Country of Origin

    • SE flagSweden
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Online
    k6 Cloud screenshot 1

    k6 Cloud Features

    1.  Stress Testing
    2.  Web Testing
    3.  User behavior simulation

    k6 Cloud VS Loadrunner

     
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