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Gatling vs Siege
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| Fact | Gatling | Siege |
|---|---|---|
| Language | Scala | C |
| Licence | Apache-2.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Stars | 7k | 6.2k |
| Latest | v3.16.0 | 4.2.2 |
| Last push | 2026-11-11 | 2026-11-04 |
| Release cadence | too few releases | too few releases |
| Active contributors | 7 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 5 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
Both replace Apache JMeter. Alternatives to Apache JMeter →
Full replacementGatlingLoad tests written as code in Scala, Java, Kotlin, JavaScript or TypeScript instead of a GUI test plan.
PartialSiegeHTTP load and regression testing from the command line, without JMeter's other protocols or GUI.
Gatling
unsigned The latest release, v3.16.0, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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Siege
unsigned The latest release, 4.2.2, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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