# Apache JMeter vs Locust Comparison

| | Apache JMeter | Locust | 
|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.3 out of 5 | 4.3 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 156 | 10 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Enterprise (39.6% of reviews) | Mid-Market (60.0% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | No pricing available | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### Apache JMeter

Pros:
- Capabilities (1 reviews)
- Customer Support (1 reviews)

Cons:
- Complexity (1 reviews)
- Device Unavailability (1 reviews)

### Locust

**Not enough data**

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Apache JMeter | Locust | 
|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 8.8 (107 reviews) | Not enough data | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 7.8 (107 reviews) | 9.3 (5 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 8.7 (33 reviews) | Not enough data | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 8.5 (31 reviews) | Not enough data | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 7.5 (91 reviews) | 9.0 (5 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.3 (29 reviews) | Not enough data | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 7.8 (102 reviews) | Not enough data | 

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## Pricing

### Apache JMeter

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### Locust

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Load Testing Tools

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Apache JMeter** | 8.6/10 | 67 |
| **Locust** | N/A | N/A |

#### Functionality

| Feature | Apache JMeter | Locust | 
|---|---|---|
| **Stress Testing** | 9.1 (59 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Extreme Cases** | 8.4 (52 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Test Variety** | 8.5 (58 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Reporting

| Feature | Apache JMeter | Locust | 
|---|---|---|
| **Reporting** | 8.2 (58 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### Automation Testing

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Apache JMeter** | 8.4/10 | 10 |
| **Locust** | N/A | N/A |

#### Functionality 

| Feature | Apache JMeter | Locust | 
|---|---|---|
| **Test Feedback** | 8.3 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Test History** | 7.7 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Customization** | 9.2 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Test Variety** | 8.7 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Automation

| Feature | Apache JMeter | Locust | 
|---|---|---|
| **Organization** | 8.0 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Reliability** | 9.0 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Thoroughness** | 8.0 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Automation Testing

| Feature | Apache JMeter | Locust | 
|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Software Testing

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Apache JMeter** | N/A | N/A |
| **Locust** | N/A | N/A |

#### Agentic AI - Software Testing

| Feature | Apache JMeter | Locust | 
|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

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## Categories
**Shared Categories (1):** [Load Testing Tools](https://www.g2.com/categories/load-testing-tools)

**Unique to Apache JMeter (2):** [Software Testing Tools](https://www.g2.com/categories/software-testing), [Automation Testing Tools](https://www.g2.com/categories/automation-testing-tools)



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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Apache JMeter | Locust | 
|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 21.5% | 30.0% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 38.9% | 60.0% | 
| **Enterprise** | 39.6% | 10.0% | 

### By Industry

#### Apache JMeter

- **Information Technology and Services:** 36.7%
- **Computer Software:** 26.0%
- **Telecommunications:** 4.7%
- **Retail:** 2.0%
- **Program Development:** 2.0%
- **Financial Services:** 2.0%
- **Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing:** 1.3%
- **Education Management:** 1.3%
- **Graphic Design:** 1.3%
- **Hospital &amp; Health Care:** 1.3%
- **Other:** 21.3%

#### Locust

- **Computer Software:** 50.0%
- **Retail:** 20.0%
- **Financial Services:** 20.0%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 10.0%

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## Alternatives

### Alternatives to Apache JMeter

- [SOAPUI](https://www.g2.com/products/soapui/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (141 reviews)
- [OpenText Professional Performance Engineering](https://www.g2.com/products/opentext-professional-performance-engineering/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (40 reviews)
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### Alternatives to Locust

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- [SOAPUI](https://www.g2.com/products/soapui/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (141 reviews)
- [OpenText Core Performance Engineering](https://www.g2.com/products/opentext-core-performance-engineering/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (13 reviews)
- [LoadView](https://www.g2.com/products/loadview/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (116 reviews)
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- [OpenText Professional Performance Engineering](https://www.g2.com/products/opentext-professional-performance-engineering/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (40 reviews)
- [Keysight Eggplant](https://www.g2.com/products/keysight-eggplant/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (95 reviews)
- [BlazeMeter Continuous Testing Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/blazemeter-continuous-testing-platform/reviews) — 4.0/5 stars (25 reviews)
- [Qodex.ai](https://www.g2.com/products/qodex-ai/reviews) — 4.9/5 stars (60 reviews)

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## Top Discussions

### Apache JMeter

- Title: [What is Apache JMeter used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-apache-jmeter-used-for) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "&lt;p&gt;As a QA expert, I employ Apache JMeter for load testing purposes. It assists in simulating various users sending requests at the same time to test the..."

### Locust

No discussions available for this product.

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