Load and Stress Testing Services - DeviQA
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Load and Stress Software Testing Services

Optimize your digital products for scalability, reliability, stability, and success with our load and stress software testing services

5.0

37 reviews

Software testing company with 5-star reviews on Clutch, GoodFirms, and G2.

Years on the market

14 +

Software QA engineers

250 +

Locations

6

Projects tested from scratch

300 +

Integrations into an existing development & testing process

200 +

Clients over the globe

300 +

In today's digital world, it's essential to ensure that your applications can handle real-world workloads. Load testing simulates typical and peak loads to evaluate performance and scalability, while stress testing pushes systems to their limits to uncover vulnerabilities and weaknesses. These types of performance testing are vital for delivering reliable, high-performing digital solutions. Since 2010, DeviQA has been catering to a wide range of industries, including Healthcare, FinTech, Real Estate, Cybersecurity, Retail, AdTech, and more. Leveraging our deep expertise, we create robust solutions for performance testing, including stress and load testing, that thoroughly assess your software and deliver accurate results.

Our Scope of Load and Stress Testing Services

We prioritize delivering high-quality testing services that empower you to release software with confidence. Our expert team is committed to ensuring your digital solutions perform optimally, meeting the expectations of your users and the requirements of your business.

Load Testing

We simulate real-world scenarios, assessing how well your system can manage increased user loads. Identify bottlenecks and optimize your software to ensure a smooth user experience during peak usage periods.

Capacity Testing

We analyze your application's capacity limits and determine the maximum number of users, transactions, or data volumes it can support. Prepare your digital assets for future expansion without sacrificing performance.

Stress Testing

We simulate challenging scenarios, pushing your system to its limits to identify potential failure points. By uncovering weaknesses, we help you fortify your software, ensuring it remains reliable even in the face of unexpected stressors.

Soak Testing

We assess the stability and performance of your application under prolonged usage. Identify memory leaks, performance degradation, or other issues that may arise during extended operation, allowing you to address them before they impact your users.

Elevate your software quality with our cutting-edge QA solutions.

Don’t let software bugs and performance issues jeopardize your reputation. Surpass your competitors with our specialized data-driven QA solutions that ensure detection and rectification of up to 95% of potential issues. Enter your business email below for a free Proof of Concept to start enhancing your software reliability today.

Choose Your Cooperation Model

We understand that every project has its own unique requirements and challenges. That's why we offer three flexible cooperation models, letting you choose the option that suits your needs best.

Staff Augmentation

If your in-house team has a knowledge gap in load and stress testing, our experts can seamlessly integrate into your workflow, providing the support and expertise you need to succeed.

  • Best Option for: Projects with fluctuating load and stress testing needs and projects where specific load testing skills are required on a temporary basis.

  • Immediate access to experts in load and stress testing.

  • Greater flexibility in resource allocation and project management, allowing you to adapt to changing testing requirements and priorities.

  • Significant cost-effectiveness, compared to hiring full-time employees.

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Dedicated Team

A dedicated QA team works exclusively on your project and under your guidance to help you achieve your QA goals.

  • Best Option for: Projects with complex architectures or strict performance requirements that necessitate ongoing load testing and performance optimization.

  • High level of commitment and focus on your load testing requirements.

  • Direct communication with team members and real-time feedback.

  • Flexibility to scale the team up or down based on project demands and timelines.

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Outsourcing

Our experienced team leverages industry-leading tools and methodologies to simulate realistic user loads, identify performance bottlenecks, and provide actionable recommendations for optimization.

  • Best Option for: Projects with limited internal expertise in load and stress testing or those that need an independent assessment of their software performance.

  • Cost-effective approach that lets you reduce testing costs.

  • Access to a diverse talent pool of professionals in load and stress testing.

  • Shorter testing timelines and time-to-market for your applications.

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Our Approach to Load and Stress Testing

We take a comprehensive and systematic approach to load and stress software testing to ensure that your systems can withstand heavy user loads and maintain optimal performance under various conditions.

Understanding Your System

We begin by gaining a deep understanding of your software architecture, technology stack, user requirements, and expected usage patterns. This allows us to simulate realistic scenarios and identify potential performance bottlenecks.

Developing Customized Test Scenarios

Based on our understanding of your system, we develop customized test scenarios that mimic real-world user behavior, traffic patterns, and load levels. These scenarios are designed to stress-test your system and uncover any performance issues under different conditions.

Utilizing Advanced Testing Tools and Techniques

We leverage state-of-the-art load testing tools and techniques to conduct rigorous testing of your software. Our team has expertise in using industry-leading tools that simulate thousands of concurrent users, measure system response times, analyze resource utilization, and identify performance bottlenecks.

Scaling Testing Environments

We ensure that our testing environments are properly scaled to replicate production conditions as closely as possible. This includes provisioning sufficient hardware resources, configuring network settings, and replicating the software stack to accurately simulate the production environment.

Analyzing Performance Metrics

Throughout the testing process, we collect and analyze a wide range of performance metrics, including response times, throughput, error rates, and system resource utilization. These metrics provide valuable insights into the performance and scalability of your software, allowing us to identify areas for optimization and improvement.

Providing Actionable Insights and Recommendations

Upon completion of load testing, we provide comprehensive reports detailing our findings, observations, and recommendations. Our reports include actionable insights and recommendations for optimizing system performance, enhancing scalability, and improving the overall user experience.

Continuous Monitoring and Iterative Testing

We believe in the importance of continuous monitoring and iterative testing to ensure ongoing performance optimization. Our team works closely with you to implement monitoring solutions and conduct periodic load and stress testing to proactively identify and address any performance issues as your software evolves.

Partner with DeviQA: see the difference

Test coverage :

90%

Before
After

2.5 weeks to run regression testing

1 day to run regression testing

7 days to run smoke testing

1 day to run smoke testing

Outdated test cases

60% increase in the number of regression tests and relevant test cases

50% test coverage

90% test coverage

Supported localizations were not tested

27 localizations supported by QA engineers

No automation testing

>1500 automated test scenarios created

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Dev capacity:

+15%

Before
After

Didn’t have a formal QA process

Built smooth and well-working processes

Didn’t make automated testing

Test automation : smoke, API, UI on all supported browsers

Testing was carried out by the devs

Full coverage of the application by test cases

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Test coverage :

97%

Before
After

Existing workflow in Jira didn’t allow to understand how many bugs were left unfixed before the release and their priorities

Adjusted the Jira workflow, integrated TestRail with Jira to be able to see statisticls of the issues per release

The lack of test documentation

Developed necessary test artifacts that adhere to industry standards and are easily maintainable

No Automation test coverage

Added multithreading to run tests in parallel on 10 different threads, which reduced the time of the test run in 7 times

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What you get

Average time saved by implementing our multithreaded test automation

300%

Reduction in your costs by using outsourced software testing

60%

Improvement in time to market for your products and projects

35%

Accelerate development by

30%

Increase test coverage to

95%

Enhancing project quality by

60%

Feel the improvement in

3 days

Reduce bugs up to

87%

Automation faster in parallel by

56x

We serve

Our expertise and resources allow us to cover the unique needs of each project, ensuring the delivery of high-quality software that meets users’ requirements and business goals.

Deliver Globally

DeviQA's client base encompasses a wide range of businesses, including startups, scale-ups, and publicly listed corporations, from all corners of the globe. Our clients span the United States, the European Union, the UK, Canada, the Middle East, and Australia.

Irrespective of your location on our pale blue dot, we can help you achieve your QA goals, no matter how big, small, or unique they are.

Elevate your software quality with our cutting-edge QA solutions.

Don’t let software bugs and performance issues jeopardize your reputation. Surpass your competitors with our specialized data-driven QA solutions that ensure detection and rectification of up to 95% of potential issues. Enter your business email below for a free Proof of Concept to start enhancing your software reliability today.

Here’s what people are saying about DeviQA

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Testing for Diabetes Care Firm

Improving testing process efficiency and remaining mindful of the client’s requirements for the project, DeviQA has been an impressive partner. The firm’s project managers have kept the engagement moving smoothly and have made sure the team is available despite working in a different time zone.

Dale Vosburgh

Dale Vosburgh

Director, Diabetes Care Firm

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Application Testing for Audio Editing Platform

The engagement met the expectations of the internal team, resulting in an easy to maintain testing framework. DeviQA establishes a smooth workflow through consistent communication. The team leverages their technical expertise and experience to produce quality results.

Ulf Schwekendiek

Ulf Schwekendiek

Lead Engineer, Descript

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SaaS System Testing for FinTech Startup

Through DeviQA’s involvement, the high-quality product has performed reliably and attracted positive customer feedback. The team’s commitment to excellence, consistent availability, and reasonable price point continue to drive success.

Raanan Tauber

Raanan Tauber

QA Manager, Tipalti

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QA tools & platforms we hold expertise in

Automation Testing

Cucumber

Selenium

Appium

Mocha

Playwright

Robot Framework

Specflow

TestNG

WebdriverIO

Selenide

Calabash

Watir

Codeception

Cypress

Security Testing Tools

HCL AppScan

Nessus

NMAP

BurpSuite

Acunetix

OWASP ZAP

Metasploit

Wireshark

DBeaver

Rdp-Sec-Check

SNMPCHECK

AiR

SSLSCAN

Performance Testing Tools

JMeter

Load Runner

Visual Studio

k6

API Testing

Rest API

GraphQL

Apiary

Bluetooth Low Energy API

Apple Pay

Google Pay

Apple Maps

Fingerprint API

API Testing Tools

Postman

Swagger

Charles Proxy

Ready API

ACCELQ

Katalon Platform

REST-Assured

Database Testing

SQL Server

MySQL

Oracle

PostgreSQL

Cassandra

MongoDB

RethinkDB

Amazon S3

Redshift

DynamoDB

Amazon RDS

DocumentDB

Amplify

Lambda

Amazon EC2

Elasticache

Azure Datalake

Blob Storage

CosmosDB

SQL Database

Synapse Analytics

Google Cloud SQL

Google Cloud Datastore

Certifications

DeviQA is an ISO 9001:2015 Certified Company

ISO 9001:2015

At DeviQA, we take pride in being an ISO 9001:2015 certified company. This certification represents our unwavering commitment to maintaining the highest standards of quality in every aspect of our software testing services. With a focus on customer satisfaction, we adhere to internationally recognized quality management practices to ensure that our clients receive exceptional and reliable testing solutions. Through continuous improvement and compliance with regulatory requirements, we consistently deliver top-notch testing services that exceed our clients' expectations

DeviQA is an ISO 20000 Certified Company

ISO 20000

We understand the crucial role of IT services in modern businesses. As an ISO 20000 certified company, we excel in delivering efficient and effective IT services to our clients. Our customer-centric approach enables us to tailor our testing solutions to suit your unique requirements, ensuring a seamless integration of testing processes into your software development lifecycle. With a focus on continual service improvement, we optimize our IT Service Management practices to guarantee a smooth and satisfying experience for our valued clients

DeviQA is an ISO 27001 Certified Company

ISO 27001

The security of our clients' data is of paramount importance to us. As an ISO 27001 certified company, we go above and beyond to protect sensitive information and ensure the confidentiality and integrity of all data entrusted to us. With our robust Information Security Management System (ISMS), we implement stringent security controls, evaluate risks, and take proactive measures to safeguard against potential threats. Rest assured that partnering with us means your valuable data is handled with the utmost care and subject to the highest security standards

DeviQA is an ISTQB Certified Company

ISTQB

As a testament to our team's expertise and commitment to excellence, our software testing professionals hold the esteemed ISTQB (International Software Testing Qualifications Board) certifications. The ISTQB certification is a globally recognized standard for software testing professionals, signifying their proficiency in the latest testing methodologies, best practices, and industry standards. With ISTQB-certified experts on board, we bring a wealth of knowledge and skills to every testing project, ensuring thorough and precise testing to uncover even the most intricate software defects. Partner with us and benefit from our skilled ISTQB-certified professionals who are dedicated to elevating the quality and reliability of your software products

Awards and recognitions

Top B2B Company by Clutch in 2022
Top 1000 Companies by Clutch in 2022
Leading Testing Provider by SoftwareTestingNews in 2021
Top Software Testing and QA Company by Superbcompanies in 2023
Finalist of the European Testing Awards in 2019
Finalist of the Software Testing & QA Awards in 2019

Collaboration process overview

1. Initial contact

During our initial call, we aim to understand your testing requirements and goals

2. Assessment

We evaluate your current testing process and create a tailored plan to enhance it

3. Proof of Concept

We offer a complimentary Proof of Concept, allowing you to experience our proficiency and expertise

4. Trial and evaluation of performance

We start a trial period with you, and once complete, we review the results together and discuss options

5. Contract signing and full-scale QA implementation

Upon mutual agreement, we move forward with the QA process by signing a contract and beginning work

6. Partnership with flexibility

Our engagement options give you commercial flexibility to dial up and dial down resources depending on your own needs

Let’s schedule a call

Flexible collaboration options allow you to choose the level of support that best meets your needs

Frequently Asked Questions

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FAQ

Load testing and stress testing are types of software testing that evaluate the performance of a system under various conditions. Load testing assesses how apps behave under normal and peak loads, while stress testing examines their stability and responsiveness under extreme conditions.

Load testing and stress testing are crucial for ensuring that software applications, websites, or platforms can handle the expected user load without crashing or experiencing performance issues. By identifying bottlenecks and weaknesses in the system, businesses can proactively address them to provide a seamless user experience.

The primary objectives of load and stress testing include the following:

  1. Assessing system performance under normal and peak load conditions.
  2. Determining the maximum capacity of a system.
  3. Identifying performance bottlenecks.
  4. Evaluating system stability and reliability under stress conditions.
  5. Validating scalability and ensuring optimal resource utilization.

Load testing focuses on evaluating the system's performance under expected load levels, simulating typical user behavior. Stress testing, on the other hand, pushes the system beyond its normal capacity to assess how it behaves under extreme conditions, such as heavy user traffic, resource shortages, or hardware failures.

Any software application, website, or platform that needs to handle concurrent user interactions can benefit from load testing and stress testing. This includes e-commerce websites, banking systems, ERP software, online gaming platforms, mobile applications, and many more.

    Load and stress testing simulate real-world scenarios to stress the system and uncover potential performance issues such as slow response times, database bottlenecks, memory leaks, CPU spikes, network congestion, or system crashes. By identifying these issues early, businesses can take proactive measures to optimize performance and enhance user satisfaction.

      Various tools and technologies are available for executing load testing and stress testing, including open-source tools like Apache JMeter, K6, Gatling, and Selenium, as well as commercial solutions like LoadRunner, NeoLoad, and BlazeMeter. These tools offer features for creating test scenarios, generating virtual user traffic, monitoring system metrics, and analyzing test results.

        Load testing and stress testing should be executed regularly throughout the software development lifecycle, especially before deploying new releases, updates, or significant changes to a system. Additionally, periodic testing is recommended to ensure that the system can handle increasing user loads and maintain performance over time.