Limits, pricing history. Verified November 2026. Last updated 2026-11-07.
Gatling's free tier offers Community Edition: open source load testing tool (Apache 2.0)… We rate it stable. The one record we hold corrects our own earlier entry rather than reporting a change the vendor made.
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Free Tier Details
Community Edition: open source load testing tool (Apache 2.0). Self-hosted local execution with multi-language SDKs (Java, Scala, Kotlin, JS, TS). No usage limits.
We read that on 2026-11-07 from https://gatling.io/pricing, and our check recorded: the page names Gatling as "gatling" and states amounts, none of which we matched to the terms we publish.
When You'll Outgrow Gatling's Free Tier
When your usage exceeds the free tier limits, you'll need to upgrade.
Data correction - Not a change by Gatling. An Internet Archive copy of its page from 2026-01-18 already states the terms this record called new, and our listing of 2026-03-02 did not match them. Our re-read of 2026-09-21 recorded the difference as a change. Source ↗
Before: Community Edition: open source load testing tool (Apache 2.0). Self-hosted local execution with multi-language SDKs (Java, Scala, Kotlin, JS, TS). No usage limits.
After: The Community Edition is available for download and offers no usage limits, but the page focuses on paid plans with specific limits on VUs, testing hours, and features.
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Yes, Gatling offers a free tier: Open Source. Community Edition: open source load testing tool (Apache 2.0). Self-hosted local execution with multi-language SDKs (Java, Scala, Kotlin, JS, TS). No usage limits.
What is Gatling's free tier?
Gatling's free tier is called "Open Source". Community Edition: open source load testing tool (Apache 2.0). Self-hosted local execution with multi-language SDKs (Java, Scala, Kotlin, JS, TS). No usage limits.
Is Gatling's free tier reliable?
Gatling's free tier is considered stable. The one record we hold corrects our own earlier entry rather than reporting a change the vendor made. See the pricing history below.
Is Gatling's free tier good for production?
Gatling's free tier can be suitable for small production workloads and side projects. We rate it stable and it offers Community Edition: open source load testing tool (Apache 2.0)…, so it's a reasonable starting point. The one record we hold corrects our own earlier entry rather than reporting a change the vendor made. Monitor your usage against the limits and have an upgrade plan ready.
What changed in Gatling's pricing?
The one record we hold corrects our own earlier entry rather than reporting a change the vendor made.
When will I outgrow Gatling's free tier?
When your usage exceeds the free tier limits, you'll need to upgrade. When you outgrow the free tier, evaluate paid plans against alternatives — sometimes a competitor's free tier covers what you need.
What category is Gatling in?
Gatling is categorized under Testing on AgentDeals.