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Chaos Mesh vs Toxiproxy

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Chaos Mesh vs Toxiproxy
FactChaos MeshToxiproxy
LanguageGoGo
LicenceApache-2.0MIT
Stars7.9k12k
Latestv2.8.4v2.12.0
Last push2026-10-032026-10-08
Release cadenceabout 82 days between releasesabout 83 days between releases
Active contributors13 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 daysnot counted
Flagsnonenone
  • Both replace Gremlin. Alternatives to Gremlin →

    Full replacementChaos MeshPod, network, I/O, time and kernel faults on Kubernetes, with workflows and a dashboard.

    PartialToxiproxyNetwork faults such as latency and dropped connections between services in tests, nothing at host level.