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RedLine13

RedLine13

Load Testing Freemium Hybrid

MAINTAINED BY · RedLine13 was co-founded by Bob Bickel, Rich Friedman, and Stephen Sigwart.

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Pricing model
Free trial and paid cloud plans.
First released
Not verified
Latest release
23.11.28
Last verified
Answer

RedLine13 is a cloud-based load testing platform that allows users to run scalable load tests in the cloud. Most users integrate it with their own AWS account to run load tests using various frameworks, including JMeter, Gatling, and custom tests written in PHP, NodeJS, or Python. The service is designed to manage cloud load agents.

About

RedLine13 is a cloud-based load testing platform that allows users to run scalable load tests in the cloud. Most users integrate it with their own AWS account to run load tests using various frameworks, including JMeter, Gatling, and custom tests written in PHP, NodeJS, or Python. The service is designed to manage cloud load agents on behalf of the user, abstracting away the underlying infrastructure management.

Best for

  • Load Testing scenarios across typical web and service stacks
  • 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

RedLine13 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

  • Support for multiple test types: JMeter, Gatling, Custom, Log Replay, and URL tests
  • Integration with AWS for scalable load agents
  • Unlimited test duration and number of tests (depending on subscription)
  • Team management and collaboration features
  • Test cloning and re-run capabilities
  • Advanced server management and automatic termination of load agents
  • Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) support for Enterprise users

Latest release

23.11.28 · 2023-11-28

The release dated 2023-11-28 included an update to the default load agent for browser testing and an update to the NPM Redline13 WebDriver.

Pricing

RedLine13 offers a free tier as well as paid subscriptions. Basic subscription is $75/month or $500/year. Premium is $299/month or $2,500/year. Enterprise is $499/month or $5,000/year. Pricing is also subject to the cost of the cloud resources (e.g., AWS spot instances) used during testing.

Specs

Scripting
JavaGroovy
Protocols
HTTPHTTPSJDBC
Operating systems
LinuxWindows
Tags
jmeterawsdistributed

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

Frequently asked

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Who is RedLine13 for?

RedLine13 is best for engineers designing load, stress, and performance tests for web and service systems. It offers a freemium path, so teams can start small before buying capacity. Vendor: RedLine13. Deployment model: hybrid. Free trial and paid cloud plans.

How does RedLine13 differ from Apache JMeter?

Compared with Apache JMeter, RedLine13 is freemium while Apache JMeter is open source; deployment is hybrid versus self-hosted for Apache JMeter. RedLine13 lists protocols HTTP, HTTPS, JDBC; Apache JMeter lists HTTP, HTTPS, JDBC, JMS, FTP, TCP. 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 RedLine13 use?

RedLine13 uses Java, Groovy for scripting or scenario definition. Runtime model: code-first scenarios where virtual users execute scripted behavior under load. OS support: Linux, Windows. Protocols: HTTP, HTTPS, JDBC. 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 RedLine13?

RedLine13 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 cloud plans.

What are known limitations of RedLine13?

RedLine13 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.