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Gatling vs Apache JMeter
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| Fact | Gatling | Apache JMeter |
|---|---|---|
| Language | Scala | Java |
| Licence | Apache-2.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Stars | 7k | 9.6k |
| Latest | v3.16.0 | rel/v5.6.3 |
| Last push | 2026-11-11 | 2026-11-05 |
| Release cadence | too few releases | about 8 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 7 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 9 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
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Gatling
- v3.16.02026-09-29
Apache JMeter
- rel/v5.6.32024-01-09v5.6.3
- rel/v5.6.22024-01-09v5.6.2
- rel/v5.6.12023-07-10v5.6.1
- rel/v5.62023-06-24v5.6
- rel/v5.52023-06-24v5.5
Gatling
unsigned The latest release, v3.16.0, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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Apache JMeter
unsigned The latest release, rel/v5.6.3, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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