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Apache JMeter vs k6
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| Fact | Apache JMeter | k6 |
|---|---|---|
| Language | Java | Go |
| Licence | Apache-2.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Stars | 9.6k | 32k |
| Latest | rel/v5.6.3 | v2.3.0 |
| Last push | 2026-10-01 | 2026-10-06 |
| Release cadence | about 8 days between releases | about 31 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 7 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 41 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
k6 replaces Apache JMeter. Alternatives to Apache JMeter →
Full replacementTests written in JavaScript, run from a single binary.
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
Apache JMeter
unsigned The latest release, rel/v5.6.3, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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k6
unsigned The latest release, v2.3.0, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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