Ixia IxLoad vs k6 Open Source comparison

Keysight Technologies and k6 are both solutions in the Load Testing Tools category. Keysight Technologies is ranked #17, while k6 is ranked #9 with an average rating of 7.5. Keysight Technologies holds a 0.4% mindshare in LTT, compared to k6’s 3.9% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of k6 users are willing to recommend the solution.

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Ixia IxLoad

Ranking in Load Testing Tools

17th

Average Rating

0.0

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Performance Testing Tools (15th)

k6 Open Source

Ranking in Load Testing Tools

9th

Average Rating

7.6

Reviews Sentiment

7.9

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Regression Testing Tools (10th)

Mindshare comparison

As of May 2025, in the Load Testing Tools category, the mindshare of Ixia IxLoad is 0.4%, down from 0.6% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of k6 Open Source is 3.9%, up from 1.2% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

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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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Top Industries

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Computer Software Company

25%

Manufacturing Company

16%

Financial Services Firm

10%

Government

Computer Software Company

21%

Financial Services Firm

11%

Manufacturing Company

10%

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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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k6 Open Source is a powerful tool, especially for API-level performance testing. Its integration capabilities and ease of use make it promising for a wider audience.

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Load Impact

Overview

IxLoad provides comprehensive performance tests for validation and user experience (QoE). IxLoad works by emulating web, video, voice, storage, wireless VPN, infrastructure and encapsulation protocols/security to create realistic scenarios. With a modular design, IxLoad scales infrastructure in real time, producing metrics that can quickly identify network impairments and isolate breakpoints.

Keysight Technologies

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

Marks & Spencer

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

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