<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="true">Performance testing tools Gatling and JMeter are compared for choosing the right tool based on specific needs.Key factors compared include architecture, resource usage, maximum users, and reporting capabilities.Gatling is known for high-scale testing, developer-friendliness, CI/CD integration, and better reporting.JMeter is recommended for GUI-based testing, broad protocol support, legacy systems, and extensive plugin ecosystem.Real-world usage examples of load testing and API performance testing are provided for both tools.Gatling excels in running on a single machine, using less memory, and generating reports automatically.Conclusion suggests using both tools for different purposes in an organization based on specific requirements.Consider JMeter for general-purpose testing and Gatling for high-performance web application testing.Both tools offer robust performance testing capabilities at lower costs compared to commercial tools.The final recommendation is to leverage the strengths of each tool in different testing scenarios.