Gatling
The best-in-class load testing tool for any web application.
Overview
Gatling is a powerful open-source load testing tool. It is designed for ease of use, maintainability, and high performance. Gatling tests are written as code (in Scala), which allows for easy version control and integration into CI/CD pipelines.
✨ Key Features
- High-performance load testing engine
- Tests-as-code approach (Scala)
- Expressive DSL for writing test scenarios
- Real-time monitoring and detailed, dynamic reports
- HTTP/S, WebSocket, and JMS support
- Recorder to bootstrap test script creation
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Tests-as-code approach is developer-friendly and fits well in GitOps
- High performance and resource efficiency
- Readable and maintainable DSL for test scenarios
Unique Value: A high-performance, developer-centric load testing tool that treats performance tests as code.
🎯 Use Cases (4)
✅ Best For
- Integrating performance tests directly into the development lifecycle
- Simulating complex user scenarios with code
- Generating high loads from a single machine due to its efficient architecture
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Teams without development skills (requires coding in Scala)
- Functional testing (not its primary purpose)
- Users who prefer a GUI-based test creation process
🏆 Alternatives
More performant and resource-efficient than JMeter. Its tests-as-code approach is often preferred by developers over JMeter's GUI.
💻 Platforms
✅ Offline Mode Available
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Enterprise tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
✓ 30-day free trial
Free tier: Open-source version is fully featured for local execution.
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