What is RecTester?
RecTester is an open-source load and performance testing tool designed specifically for testing web applications. It provides an intuitive graphical user interface that allows users to easily record browsing sessions and then replay those sessions to simulate load.
Some key features of RecTester include:
- Record single or multi-page browser sessions via a browser extension or proxy server
- Replay recorded sessions from multiple client machines to generate load
- Configure aspects of the load test like number of virtual users, pacing, and duration
- Monitor performance metrics like response times, requests per second, and bandwidth
- Identify bottlenecks for web pages and AJAX calls
- Supports authentication and session state for logged-in tests
- Extensible via JavaScript for advanced scripting and customization
RecTester is useful for development teams and QA groups who want an accessible way to validate the load handling and performance characteristics of their web applications prior to production deployment. It’s offered at no cost making it easy for teams to add web application load testing into their workflows.
Selenium, New Relic, TestComplete, TestCafe, Screenster, Ranorex Studio, CloudQA, Kualitee, Katalon Studio, TestProject, TestingWhiz are some alternatives to RecTester.