We performed a comparison between Apache JMeter and k6 Open Source based on real PeerSpot user reviews.
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"The most valuable feature in JMeter is the Thread Group, which helps us to see whether the performance is good."
"We use Apache JMeter for load testing, where we provide the throughput time."
"JMeter's most valuable feature is the RegEx Extractor."
"This solution is easier to use than any other tool in the market; there is not even a requirement to learn a lot of scripting in order to use it."
"The performance of the solution is excellent."
"The new version of the solution is stable."
"Due to process automation, I don't have to prepare reports, making it the perfect solution."
"The standout feature of k6 is its strong focus on API performance testing."
"The UI has room for improvement."
"JMeter output reports can be difficult to understand without training."
"It should start supporting the presentation layer. It currently provides performance testing specifically at the application and API level. It can be extended to the presentation layer, which includes mainly Angular and React frameworks. It should also be easy to use and easy to train people."
"If JMeter could integrate with the EPM solution, it would be great. It could also be improved by offering more integrations for security. For example, most applications are secure with OpenID Connect protocols."
"We would like some reporting and analysis tools to be added to this solution."
"The user interface is a little bit tricky."
"The solution could use some sort of educational features to offer tips and hints to help users navigate it better. They should improve the manuals and help files."
"The plug-ins make the reports heavy and they have to be run in non-GUI mode."
"One area where k6 could improve is by introducing a GUI similar to JMeter."
Apache JMeter is ranked 1st in Load Testing Tools with 82 reviews while k6 Open Source is ranked 17th in Load Testing Tools with 1 review. Apache JMeter is rated 7.8, while k6 Open Source is rated 7.0. The top reviewer of Apache JMeter writes "It's a free tool with a vast knowledge base, but the reporting is lackluster, and it has a steep learning curve". On the other hand, the top reviewer of k6 Open Source writes "Offers good scalability and has the ability to integrate with various systems and services". Apache JMeter is most compared with BlazeMeter, Postman, Tricentis NeoLoad, Katalon Studio and OpenText Silk Performer, whereas k6 Open Source is most compared with Tricentis NeoLoad and RadView WebLOAD.
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