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OctoPerf

OctoPerf

Cloud Load Testing Freemium Hybrid

MAINTAINED BY · OctoPerf is an independent, bootstrapped company founded in France over 10 years ago.

Official site ↗
Pricing model
Free trial and paid plans.
First released
2016
Latest release
14.4.1
Last verified
Answer

OctoPerf is an enterprise-grade performance and load testing platform available as SaaS and on-premise, designed to help engineering teams simulate realistic user traffic, identify bottlenecks, and validate application scalability. It is built on the Apache JMeter engine and enhances it with scalable cloud execution, advanced reporting, and collaboration features.

About

OctoPerf is an enterprise-grade performance and load testing platform available as SaaS and on-premise, designed to help engineering teams simulate realistic user traffic, identify bottlenecks, and validate application scalability. It is built on the Apache JMeter engine and enhances it with scalable cloud execution, advanced reporting, and collaboration features.

Best for

  • Teams that want managed load generation without operating injectors
  • Teams that want a free tier before committing to paid capacity
  • Groups comfortable scripting in Java, Groovy

Not the best fit when

  • Workloads outside the listed protocols or languages without a proof-of-concept

Architecture and concurrency

OctoPerf is commonly operated as hybrid software with scenario authoring in Java, Groovy. Concurrency and distribution depend on how you size workers or injectors.

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Features

  • Cloud and on-premise execution
  • Drag-and-drop scripting studio
  • Compatibility with Apache JMeter (.JMX)
  • Detailed analytics and customizable reporting
  • Real-time feedback during tests
  • Integration with CI/CD tools
  • Playwright integration for browser journeys
  • Collaboration features

AI features

  • In-house algorithm for analyzing test data evolution and reporting global alerts (not AI-based)

Latest release

14.4.1 · 2025-10-09

Version 14.4.1 introduced Playwright-based real browser testing, JMESPath extraction, and improvements to navigation, validation, and reporting. Recent updates across various versions include Spring Boot 4.0.x upgrades, UI/UX improvements, and security enhancements.

Pricing

OctoPerf offers a free tier (up to 50 concurrent users), an "Unlimited Performance" subscription starting at $999/month (€649/month), and a "Pay-Per-Test" model starting at $99 per test (for 1,000 VUs). Detailed pricing for higher capacities and on-premise options is available on their website.

Specs

Scripting
JavaGroovy
Protocols
HTTPHTTPSJDBCJMS
Operating systems
BrowserLinux
Tags
jmetersaasci-cd

Sources

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LAST VERIFIED · 2026-08-11 · GROUNDED VIA EXA · CURATED BY NAVEENKUMAR NAMACHIVAYAM

Frequently asked

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Who is OctoPerf for?

OctoPerf is best for teams that want managed load generation without operating generators themselves. It offers a freemium path, so teams can start small before buying capacity. Vendor: OctoPerf. Deployment model: hybrid. Free trial and paid plans. Confirm details against the official site and a short proof-of-concept in your environment.

How does OctoPerf differ from Grafana Cloud k6?

Compared with Grafana Cloud k6, deployment is hybrid versus cloud for Grafana Cloud k6; scripting centers on Java, Groovy rather than JavaScript, TypeScript. OctoPerf lists protocols HTTP, HTTPS, JDBC, JMS; Grafana Cloud k6 lists HTTP, HTTPS, WebSocket, gRPC. Status is active versus active. Use the Test Rig to compare full specs side by side before a proof-of-concept.

What scripting language and concurrency model does OctoPerf use?

OctoPerf uses Java, Groovy for scripting or scenario definition. Runtime model: code-first scenarios where virtual users execute scripted behavior under load. OS support: Browser, Linux. Protocols: HTTP, HTTPS, JDBC, JMS. Match these to how your team already authors tests and which systems you must drive under load.

What is the cloud or enterprise path for OctoPerf?

OctoPerf supports a hybrid path that can combine self-hosted controllers or agents with cloud or distributed load as the product allows. Teams often keep sensitive assets private while bursting generators into the cloud. Pricing model: Free trial and paid plans.

What are known limitations of OctoPerf?

OctoPerf limitations to weigh: fit depends on team skills, protocol needs, CI integration, and total cost of ownership rather than feature checklists alone. Status: active. Always validate against your target protocols and scale with a proof-of-concept. Confirm details against the official site and a short proof-of-concept in your environment.