# Ultimate Guide: 23 Free Load Testing Tools Reviewed - Load Testing - OctoPerf ![rw-book-cover](https://readwise-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/static/images/article3.5c705a01b476.png) URL:: https://octoperf.com/blog/2017/11/21/open-source-load-testing-tools/#loadimpact-k6 Author:: octoperf.com ## Highlights > To tell you the truth, the results are pretty deceiving. But, that’s not a surprise! The open-source tool has been designed to provide the minimum metrics to push people to subscribe to the paid LoadImpact Saas. Clearly, their strategy is to leverage Open-Source popularity to make their online tool known and used as well. That’s a pretty risky Business Model. You have to find the right balance between open-source and paid software. --- Title: Ultimate Guide: 23 Free Load Testing Tools Reviewed - Load Testing - OctoPerf Author: octoperf.com Tags: readwise, articles date: 2024-01-30 --- # Ultimate Guide: 23 Free Load Testing Tools Reviewed - Load Testing - OctoPerf ![rw-book-cover](https://readwise-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/static/images/article3.5c705a01b476.png) URL:: https://octoperf.com/blog/2017/11/21/open-source-load-testing-tools/#loadimpact-k6 Author:: octoperf.com ## AI-Generated Summary None ## Highlights > To tell you the truth, the results are pretty deceiving. But, that’s not a surprise! The open-source tool has been designed to provide the minimum metrics to push people to subscribe to the paid LoadImpact Saas. Clearly, their strategy is to leverage Open-Source popularity to make their online tool known and used as well. That’s a pretty risky Business Model. You have to find the right balance between open-source and paid software.