
How to Speed Up a WordPress Site
We have a lot of experience in the field of web performance optimization, so we would like to share with you our best practices for solving such problems. In this part of the article, we will cover how to test a website on the WordPress platform, give you useful tools and important metrics for website testing. Additionally, we will shed light on site performance optimization.

Top 6 K6 Alternatives Overview
K6 is a lightweight tool designed for developers using JavaScript. It’s easy to write simple test scenarios, especially for microservices or static websites. K6’s low resource usage and free version with limited features make it attractive for quick, small-scale testing. However, for more complex scenarios, such as distributed testing or advanced data pool management, K6 […]

How to Test Performance of gRPC
Software interfaces were invented to integrate applications. They work as a kind of port through which you can connect to third-party software and interact with it, for example, send a request to a database and get a response. To make the interface usable for other software, there have to be some rules—what requests can be […]

10 Steps to Great Mobile App Performance Testing Using JMeter
Nowadays, almost every company has its own mobile app which provides millions of customers with products and services for all kinds of requests. Just think of it: every day, developers upload thousands of new applications to Google Play and App Store. In this blog post, we will take a step-by-step look at how to write a load script for a mobile application and run a test by generating HTTP/HTTPS traffic on the app server using JMeter.

TestCon Europe 2025: Your Gateway to the Future of Software Testing
TestCon Europe 2024, the premier software testing conference, comes to Vilnius, Lithuania, from Oct 22-25. Join experts and enthusiasts onsite or online to explore the evolving landscape of software testing. Topics include Shift-Left Testing, TestOps, AI-Powered Testing, and more. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this enriching experience. Secure your spot today at TestCon’s official page and be at the forefront of software testing excellence.

Roles and Responsibilities of the Performance Testing Team
Performance testing is a specialized discipline focused on assessing system performance metrics like speed and scalability. While it shares the goal of ensuring product quality, it should not be equated with the broader scope of quality assurance. In some organizations, the performance test team operates as part of the QA team, while in others, it […]

7 Top gRPC Load Testing Tools
If you’re working with gRPC, you already know how important it is to test your system’s performance under real-world conditions. Whether you’re managing microservices or building real-time applications, the tools you use for testing can either save you time or create headaches. So, let’s not waste any time and go directly to the best gRPC […]

Top 5 JMeter Alternatives
It’s hard to find someone in the performance testing community who hasn’t heard of Apache JMeter. We love it for being open-source, free, feature-rich, protocol-friendly, and easily extendable. While JMeter remains a favorite, there are other tools that offer unique strengths and advantages. This article presents a comprehensive list of the top 5 JMeter alternatives, […]

How to Load Test API: A Full Guide
In today’s digital ecosystem, APIs form the backbone of diverse software applications, facilitating communication and data exchange for an interconnected digital world. However, as demand for these services grows, ensuring their robustness and ability to handle varying levels of traffic becomes crucial. This is where PFLB, a next-generation, cloud-based load testing tool, comes in. In […]

Top 8 Gatling Alternatives Overview
Gatling Cloud, a cloud-based extension of the open-source performance testing tool, is a powerful load testing solution with its benefits. Those include excellent scalability, no-code test builder, moderate price for virtual user hours (VUh), and numerous useful integrations. However, with its steep learning curve due to reliance on Scala/Java and setup (and overall) complexity, it […]