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k6 vs Siege
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| Fact | k6 | Siege |
|---|---|---|
| Language | Go | C |
| Licence | AGPL-3.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Stars | 32k | 6.2k |
| Latest | v2.3.0 | 4.2.2 |
| Last push | 2026-11-11 | 2026-11-04 |
| Release cadence | about 30 days between releases | too few releases |
| Active contributors | 42 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 replacementk6Tests written in JavaScript, run from a single binary.
PartialSiegeHTTP load and regression testing from the command line, without JMeter's other protocols or GUI.
k6
k6
unsigned The latest release, v2.3.0, 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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