Akamai CloudTest vs BlazeMeter vs k6 Open Source comparison

Akamai and Perforce are both solutions in the Load Testing Tools category. Akamai is ranked #8 with an average rating of 8.0, while Perforce is ranked #4 with an average rating of 7.9. Akamai holds a 3.1% mindshare in LTT, compared to Perforce’s 10.1% mindshare. Additionally, 85% of Akamai users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 94% of Perforce users who would recommend it.

Akamai CloudTest

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85% willing to recommend

BlazeMeter

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3,733 Comparison Views

94% willing to recommend

k6 Open Source

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613 Comparison Views

100% willing to recommend

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Mindshare comparison

As of September 2025, in the Load Testing Tools category, the mindshare of Akamai CloudTest is 3.1%, up from 1.8% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of BlazeMeter is 10.1%, down from 16.8% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of k6 Open Source is 3.9%, up from 2.2% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Load Testing Tools Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
BlazeMeter	10.1%
k6 Open Source	3.9%
Akamai CloudTest	3.1%
Other	82.9%

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Featured Reviews

Vinod Patil

Senior Manager - Performance Architect at Publicis Sapient

Is user-friendly and offers live monitoring

Extending the same cloud tool to make it app native so that it can help with device performance testing towards HTTP requests and responses. If you can have a front-end tool like Google's Core Web Vitals, it would be great. If you have some integration with Google's Core Web Vitals, it would be great. I want the tool to have IP spoofing because whenever you do load testing, you will have a little bit of static IP based on a particular load generator. If we have an option of just making the real-time scenario, like having IP spoofing, and the range of IPs dynamically gets changed with the request just to mimic the real-time user behavior, then it would be a good improvement. Having integration to APM tools, like Dynatrace or AppDynamics, the way we have in the load tools, would be good.

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Manoj Raghavendra

Director at SMKR Consultancy LLP

Provides global load simulations without managing infrastructure and offers built-in reporting features

BlazeMeter should improve or make available some features out of the box that JMeter requires customization for. The licensing cost is also a concern since BlazeMeter is not free like JMeter, which limits its use. Additionally, if there is no host in preferred locations such as some Asian or Middle Eastern countries, it might not be convenient to use BlazeMeter.

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NalinGoonawardana

Principal Consultant ( Test automation - Performance testing) at TTC Global (TTC) at TTC at a tech services company with 51-200 employees

Offers good scalability and has the ability to integrate with various systems and services

One area where k6 could improve is by introducing a GUI similar to JMeter. While k6 is a powerful tool for performance testing, it leans heavily towards coding. Having a GUI, even if it is a low-code approach, could make it more accessible to a broader audience. It would be beneficial to strike a balance where basic tasks can be performed graphically through a user-friendly interface, while still allowing the flexibility for more complex operations through code, similar to how JMeter operates. This could enhance the user experience and make k6 more approachable for those who may not be as comfortable with scripting.

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Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:

Pros

"This is an awesome performance testing tool for web based applications, able to generate load multiple geographies, dynamic ramp-up to any levels of virtual users."

"The solution is very stable."

"The level of support is quite good and the integration is also very flexible."

"The tool is very user-friendly, so you can save a lot of time in terms of your preparation activities."

"From my own experience, if you're talking about load testing and performance testing then definitely you should go for CloudTest. Because when we compared CloudTest with Performance Center, cost wise it was a better solution. It is easy to use as well, and you can definitely get an automation engineer or a performance engineer with very little exposure to any programming or scripting language such as JavaScript. I would definitely recommend this solution and would rate it at eight on a scale from one to ten."

"It supports any number of features and has a lot of tutorials."

"The on-the-fly test data improved our testing productivity a lot. The new test data features changed how we test the applications because there are different things we can do. We can use mock data or real data. We can also build data based on different formats."

"The solution’s most valuable feature is the dashboard."

"BlazeMeter has allowed us to simplify and speed up our load testing process."

"It has helped us simulate heavy load situations so we can fix performance issues ahead of time."

"The most valuable feature of the solution is its ability to run high loads and generate reports."

"The most valuable features of the solution stem from the fact that BlazeMeter provides easy access to its users while also ensuring that its reporting functionalities are good."

"In our company, various teams use BlazeMeter, particularly appreciating its cloud license software, which supports up to 5,000 users. BlazeMeter's cloud capabilities allow us to load test or simulate traffic from any location worldwide, such as Europe, North America, South America, Australia, and even specific cities like Delhi. So, with one cloud license, we can simulate user load from various locations globally."

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"The tool's big advantage is that it is more performance-test oriented for experienced testers who know what they are doing. In a normal working setup, performance engineers frequently work with DevOps and development teams. For these teams, k6 Open Source's syntax is much simpler and easier to understand and apply in the working process."

"The standout feature of k6 is its strong focus on API performance testing."

Cons

"Akamai cloud test integration into our current CI/CD pipelines (i.e.) identify and resolve the issues during the sprint phase which helps in delivering an absolute product and reduces time to market/release."

"It's a manual process to whitelist respective internal IPs in coordination with web operations team to access Soasta. Availability of any standardized tool from Soasta will make setup process easy."

"The test clip should be more user-friendly."

"In terms of improvement, I think integration of these tools with the leading EPM tools would be good. It would help to seamlessly integrate to Dynatrace or AppDynamics to understand what the profiling looks like when generating a load."

"If we have an option of just making the real-time scenario, like having IP spoofing, and the range of IPs dynamically gets changed with the request just to mimic the real-time user behavior, then it would be a good improvement."

"Potential areas for improvement could include pricing, configuration, setup, and addressing certain limitations."

"BlazeMeter needs more granular access control. Currently, BlazeMeter controls everything at a workspace level, so a user can view or modify anything inside that workspace depending on their role. It would be nice if there was a more granular control where you could say, "This person can only do A, B, and C," or, "This user only has access to functional testing. This user only has access to mock services." That feature set doesn't currently exist."

"Version controlling of the test cases and the information, the ability to compare the current version and the previous version within Runscope would be really nice. The history shows who made the changes, but it doesn't compare the changes."

"BlazeMeter should improve or make available some features out of the box that JMeter requires customization for."

"My only complaint is about the technical support, where sometimes I found that they would not read into and understand the details of my question before answering it."

"The pricing is high"

"The performance could be better. When reviewing finished cases, it sometimes takes a while for BlazeMeter to load. That has improved recently, but it's still a problem with unusually large test cases. The same goes for editing test cases. When editing test cases, it starts to take a long time to open those action groups and stuff."

"Having more options for customization would be helpful."

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"One area where k6 could improve is by introducing a GUI similar to JMeter."

Pricing and Cost Advice

"We have a yearly license, and I would give it a rating of three out of five."

"The tool's price is at an intermediate level. When you compare it with other enterprise load testing tools, it falls under the average category."

"Running cost is very low."

"My company has opted for a pay-as-you-go model, so we don't make use of the free version of the product."

"The overall product is less costly than our past solutions, so we've absolutely saved money."

"When compared with the cost of the licenses of other tools, BlazeMeter's license price is good."

"The pricing is manageable. It is not that big. Big companies won't mind the licensing costs."

"It's consumption-based pricing but with a ceiling. They're called CVUs, or consumption variable units. We can use API testing, GUI testing, and test data, but everything gets converted into CVUs, so we are free to use the platform in its entirety without getting bogged down by a license for certain testing areas. We know for sure how much we are going to spend."

"The licensing fees are billed on a monthly basis and they cost approximately $100 for the basic plan."

"The product pricing is reasonable."

"We pay a yearly licensing fee for the solution."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Retailer

11%

Computer Software Company

11%

Financial Services Firm

11%

Government

Financial Services Firm

19%

Computer Software Company

15%

Manufacturing Company

Retailer

Computer Software Company

18%

Financial Services Firm

Manufacturing Company

Retailer

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Midsize Enterprise	1
Large Enterprise	6

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	18
Midsize Enterprise	9
Large Enterprise	22

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Questions from the Community

What needs improvement with Akamai CloudTest?

Extending the same cloud tool to make it app native so that it can help with device performance testing towards HTTP ...

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What is your primary use case for Akamai CloudTest?

I use the solution in my company for load testing. You can say that it is used on the API and then for web page-level...

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What advice do you have for others considering Akamai CloudTest?

The tool's very first benefit is zero maintenance. You need not take care of your controller or load generator, so th...

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How does BlazeMeter compare with Apache JMeter?

Blazemeter is a continuous testing platform that provides scriptless test automation. It unifies functional and perfo...

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What do you like most about BlazeMeter?

It has a unique programming dashboard that is very user-friendly.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for BlazeMeter?

BlazeMeter's pricing depends on the type of account used. They offer multiple account types, with cost variations bas...

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What do you like most about k6 Open Source?

The standout feature of k6 is its strong focus on API performance testing.

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What needs improvement with k6 Open Source?

One area where k6 could improve is by introducing a GUI similar to JMeter. While k6 is a powerful tool for performanc...

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What is your primary use case for k6 Open Source?

k6 Open Source is a powerful tool, especially for API-level performance testing. Its integration capabilities and eas...

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Compared 13% of the time

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Compared 11% of the time

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Apache JMeter vs BlazeMeter

Compared 44% of the time

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Compared 17% of the time

Tricentis NeoLoad vs BlazeMeter

Compared 16% of the time

OpenText Professional Performance Engineering (LoadRunner Professional) vs BlazeMeter

Compared 6% of the time

Katalon Studio vs BlazeMeter

Compared 4% of the time

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Tricentis NeoLoad vs k6 Open Source

Compared 32% of the time

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Compared 14% of the time

Apache JMeter vs k6 Open Source

Compared 12% of the time

Oracle Application Testing Suite vs k6 Open Source

Compared 8% of the time

OpenText Enterprise Performance Engineering (LoadRunner Enterprise) vs k6 Open Source

Compared 7% of the time

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Also Known As

SOASTA CloudTest

JMeter Cloud

Load Impact

Overview

Soasta's CloudTest rapidly builds realistic test scenarios using real user data, then tests, analyzes and repairs faster. CloudTest's visual test environment and real-time analytics test your website, mobile app and api backend to give you a streaming view of all your performance data while tests run from back-end systems to front end performance.

Akamai

BlazeMeter ensures delivery of high-performance software by enabling DevOps teams to quickly and easily run open-source-based performance tests against any mobile app, website or API at massive scale to validate performance at every stage of software delivery.

The rapidly growing BlazeMeter community has more than 100,000 developers and includes prominent global brands such as Adobe, Atlassian, Gap, NBC Universal, Pfizer and Walmart as customers. Founded in 2011, the company is headquartered in Palo Alto, Calif., with its research and development in Tel Aviv.

Perforce

Load Impact offers three main features:

Automated testing - Integrates into your CD pipeline with CI plug-ins or opt for full control with API/SDKs.
API testing - a powerful scripting environment where you can create as simple or complex API scenarios as you need.
Web & web app testing - easily load test your website or web app. Record user scenarios using our Chrome extension or proxy recorder and configure a test with just a few clicks - no programming required.

Sample Customers

Chester Zoo

DIRECTV, GAP, MIT, NBCUniversal, Pfizer, StubHub

rackspace, salesforce.com, IBM, servicenow, Nasdaq, JWT

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