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Developer ToolsAlternative to ApacheBenchAlternative to GatlingAlternative to JMeter

hey

Tiny program that sends some load to a web application, successor to rakyll/boom.

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LicenseApache-2.0
GitHub stars18.5k
Last commit1 weeks ago
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Rakyll HeyHttp2 BenchmarkingCli Load GeneratorApachebench ReplacementDeveloper Tools
Overview

Why consider hey?

hey is an open-source HTTP load generator and benchmarking CLI written in Go by Jaana Dogan (rakyll). Designed as a modern, cross-platform replacement for ApacheBench (ab), hey supports HTTP/2, custom headers, basic auth, and instant terminal distribution histograms.

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Practical setup notes, real use cases, and copy-ready examples in one focused guide.

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Overview of hey

hey benchmarks web endpoints and outputs percentile distribution summaries in terminal consoles.

Quickstart

bash
1go install github.com/rakyll/hey@latest
2hey -n 1000 -c 50 https://example.com

hey is licensed under the Apache License Version 2.0.

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hey FAQs

hey is listed as a Developer Tools tool on TiloBox. Review the overview, features, and official documentation on this page to decide whether it solves your specific workflow.

Start with the project's GitHub repository for supported installation and deployment instructions. Test the setup with representative data or a small project before rolling it out more widely.

hey is listed under the Apache-2.0 license. Read the complete license text and the project's notices before using, modifying, or distributing the software.

Production readiness depends on your requirements. Review maintenance activity, security practices, documentation, backup and upgrade procedures, and compatibility with your stack; then validate it in a non-production environment.

hey is listed as an alternative to ApacheBench. Compare the core workflow, deployment model, integrations, and licensing against your must-have requirements before switching.