# OctoPerf

> OctoPerf is a freemium, self-hosted or vendor-hosted cloud load testing service from OctoPerf, scripted in Java, Groovy.

- Canonical: https://perf.jmeter.ai/tools/octoperf/
- Review: https://perf.jmeter.ai/reviews/octoperf/
- Official: https://octoperf.com/

- Vendor: OctoPerf
- Category: Cloud Load Testing
- License: Freemium — Free trial and paid plans.
- Deployment: Hybrid
- Status: Active
- Scripting: Java, Groovy
- Protocols: HTTP, HTTPS, JDBC, JMS
- OS support: Browser, Linux
- First released: 2016
- Latest release: 14.4.1 (2025-10-09)
- Last verified: 2026-08-11

## What it is
OctoPerf offers visual JMeter test design, cloud or private execution, and results analysis. It supports distributed load testing and CI/CD integrations.

## Choose it when
- 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

## Look elsewhere when
- Workloads outside the listed protocols or languages without a proof-of-concept

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

## 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.

## Compare
- [OctoPerf vs BlazeMeter](https://perf.jmeter.ai/vs/octoperf-vs-blazemeter/) — Validate how each imports and runs your real JMeter plans.
- [OctoPerf alternatives](https://perf.jmeter.ai/alternatives/octoperf/)

## FAQ
### 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.

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Curated by NaveenKumar Namachivayam (QAInsights) · methodology: https://perf.jmeter.ai/about/#methodology · corrections: https://github.com/QAInsights/Performance-Testing-Tools/issues/new?title=Tool%20submission%3A%20&body=Tool%20name%3A%20%0AOfficial%20URL%3A%20%0AWhat%20should%20be%20added%20or%20corrected%3F%20%0A