Limits, pricing history. Catalogue date August 2026. Last updated 2026-09-21.
Gatling's free tier offers Community Edition: open source load testing tool (Apache 2.0)… We rate it stable. The one change we have recorded did not narrow the terms.
The day we last read the vendor's page. Our last read of it, on 2026-09-21, found the page different from the terms we hold. We hold no confirmation of the terms we publish — the 2026-08-16 beside this date is not one we can source to a read that confirmed them.
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 2026-09-21 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. A source check reads the cited page for the service's name and a price; the limits above are from our own record.
When You'll Outgrow Gatling's Free Tier
When your usage exceeds the free tier limits, you'll need to upgrade.
The Community Edition is still available for download. 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 change we have recorded did not narrow the terms. 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 change we have recorded did not narrow the terms. Monitor your usage against the limits and have an upgrade plan ready.
What changed in Gatling's pricing?
Gatling has had 1 recorded pricing change. Most recently: The Community Edition is still available for download. Source: https://gatling.io/pricing (discovered 2026-09-21).
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.
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