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We performed a comparison between Dotcom-Monitor LoadView Stress Testing and k6 Open Source based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

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Anonymous User
User-friendly, cheap, and quick to set up
It's too early to note how it's improved the company. The first test, already gave us a really quick answer. That was okay.
NalinGoonawardana
Offers good scalability and has the ability to integrate with various systems and services
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"The pricing is reasonable."

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"The standout feature of k6 is its strong focus on API performance testing."

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Cons
"A lot of time you start the stress testing, and you sign the log in again, and I want to get rid of that. It's just not clear to me how to do it yet."

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"One area where k6 could improve is by introducing a GUI similar to JMeter."

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  • "You can buy plans that range from free to $500 a month."

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    What do you like most about Dotcom-Monitor LoadView Stress Testing?
    Top Answer:The pricing is reasonable.
    What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Dotcom-Monitor Lo...
    Top Answer:The pricing is good, and as a SaaS, you can change your tier as required. It's pay as you use. If you don't use it, you don't pay. That's a great benefit for us. You can buy plans that range from free… more »
    What needs improvement with Dotcom-Monitor LoadView Stress Testing?
    Top Answer:If I do the web application test, I want to bypass a login part. A lot of time you start the stress testing, and you sign the log in again, and I want to get rid of that. It's just not clear to me how… more »
    What do you like most about k6 Open Source?
    Top Answer:The standout feature of k6 is its strong focus on API performance testing.
    What needs improvement with k6 Open Source?
    Top Answer:One area where k6 could improve is by introducing a GUI similar to JMeter. While k6 is a powerful tool for performance testing, it leans heavily towards coding. Having a GUI, even if it is a low-code… more »
    What is your primary use case for k6 Open Source?
    Top Answer:k6 Open Source is a powerful tool, especially for API-level performance testing. Its integration capabilities and ease of use make it promising for a wider audience.
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    Also Known As
    LoadView Stress Testing
    Load Impact
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    Overview
    LoadView provides scalable external load testing using real browsers. Spin up virtual machines in the Amazon, Google or Rackspace clouds without having to manage cloud accounts. Record scripts and run stress tests on demand. Learn more at https://www.loadview-testing.com

    Load Impact offers three main features:

    1. Automated testing - Integrates into your CD pipeline with CI plug-ins or opt for full control with API/SDKs.
    2. API testing - a powerful scripting environment where you can create as simple or complex API scenarios as you need.
    3. Web & web app testing - easily load test your website or web app. Record user scenarios using our Chrome extension or proxy recorder and configure a test with just a few clicks - no programming required.
    Sample Customers
    Citrix, Aflac, Xerox, American InterContinental University, UMASS, ITT Technical Institute, Roanoke College
    rackspace, salesforce.com, IBM, servicenow, Nasdaq, JWT
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    Dotcom-Monitor LoadView Stress Testing is ranked 16th in Load Testing Tools with 3 reviews while k6 Open Source is ranked 17th in Load Testing Tools with 1 review. Dotcom-Monitor LoadView Stress Testing is rated 9.0, while k6 Open Source is rated 7.0. The top reviewer of Dotcom-Monitor LoadView Stress Testing writes "User-friendly, cheap, and quick to set up". On the other hand, the top reviewer of k6 Open Source writes "Offers good scalability and has the ability to integrate with various systems and services". Dotcom-Monitor LoadView Stress Testing is most compared with Apache JMeter, whereas k6 Open Source is most compared with Apache JMeter, Tricentis NeoLoad, Akamai CloudTest and RadView WebLOAD.

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