
Top 10 Online Load Testing Tools for 2025
In this article, we will go through our favourite features of each of these cloud-based load testing tools, while in the end you will find a parameterized comparison of all of them in one table.

Database Load Testing with JMeter to Identify Performance Issues
Functional and non-functional tests are critical for determining software vendors’ success. If these tests are executed properly, you can finally be sure that your application will deliver as you envisioned – with high-quality performance and completely bug-free. In functional testing, your business requirements about functionality are accounted for. These include usability, design, error conditions, access […]

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.

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 […]

Performance and Load Testing using Locust
If you would like to write user scenarios in plain-old Python using a distributed and scalable tool with a Web-based UI, this article is just for you. Low threshold makes Locust attractive for junior testing engineers, whilst many senior specialists turn to Locust, too, when they get tired of Apache JMeter.
Whether you are junior or senior, if you’ve ever wondered how to use Locust for load testing, we are sure you will enjoy this intro, as seamless as it is. After reading it, you will be able to start your load tests in Locust right away.

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 […]

Cloud-based Testing: Key Benefits, Features & Types
Cloud computing has become a cornerstone of modern business operations, offering unparalleled flexibility, scalability, and cost efficiency. In fact, the global cloud computing market is projected to grow from $626.4 billion in 2023 to $1,266.4 billion by 2028, reflecting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 15.1%. As businesses across all industries adopt cloud services […]

JMeter vs LoadRunner: Which Tool to Choose?
Overview Performance testing is essential for evaluating the response time, scalability, reliability, speed, and resource usage of applications and web services under their expected workloads. The software market currently offers a variety of performance testing tools, but two names that automatically come to mind are Apache JMeter and LoadRunner. The JMeter and LoadRunner difference is […]

From Hundreds to Thousands: Scaling MEFA Pathway Software for Mass Student Registration
FolderWave, Inc. is a leading digital services provider in the Massachusetts e-learning sector. It aids millions of students in researching and planning a job-oriented education. The company delivers IT solutions, platforms, and services in partnership with notable non-profit organizations like MEFA Pathway and College Board, which connect a vast network of colleges, schools, and universities […]