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Apache JMeter vs Taurus
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| Fact | Apache JMeter | Taurus |
|---|---|---|
| Language | Java | Python |
| Licence | Apache-2.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Stars | 9.6k | 2.1k |
| Latest | rel/v5.6.3 | 1.16.51 |
| Last push | 2026-11-05 | 2026-11-12 |
| Release cadence | about 8 days between releases | about 35 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 9 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 8 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
Taurus replaces Apache JMeter. Alternatives to Apache JMeter →
PartialRuns JMeter and other executors from YAML configs, so JMeter still does the load generation.
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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Taurus
unsigned The latest release, 1.16.51, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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