# RedLine13

> RedLine13 is a freemium, self-hosted or vendor-hosted load testing tool from RedLine13, scripted in Java, Groovy.

- Canonical: https://perf.jmeter.ai/tools/redline13/
- Official: https://www.redline13.com/

- Vendor: RedLine13
- Category: Load Testing
- License: Freemium — Free trial and paid cloud plans.
- Deployment: Hybrid
- Status: Active
- Scripting: Java, Groovy
- Protocols: HTTP, HTTPS, JDBC
- OS support: Linux, Windows
- First released: Not recorded
- Latest release: 23.11.28 (2023-11-28)
- Last verified: 2026-08-11

## What it is
RedLine13 provides a hosted load-testing service with AWS-based execution and integrations for JMeter and other load tools. Its companion GitHub repository contains open-source project components.

## Choose it when
- 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

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

## Architecture
RedLine13 is commonly operated as hybrid software with scenario authoring in Java, Groovy. Concurrency and distribution depend on how you size workers or injectors.

## 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.

## Compare
- [RedLine13 alternatives](https://perf.jmeter.ai/alternatives/redline13/)

## FAQ
### 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.

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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