Gatling
Gatling is a load-testing and performance engineering platform for generating simulated traffic and locating performance bottlenecks.
What Gatling is
Gatling is a load-testing and performance engineering platform for generating simulated traffic and locating performance bottlenecks. Teams can create tests with code, use a no-code generator, or import Postman collections. Scenarios can be written in Java, JavaScript, TypeScript, Scala, or Kotlin. The load engine supports HTTP and JMS, and can be extended for other protocols. Gatling supports API and stress testing, distributed load, and hybrid deployment; browser-based testing is not supported. Gatling Studio is a local native app for macOS, Windows, and Linux. Enterprise adds a web interface for test management and monitoring, real-time dashboards, CI/CD integration, advanced permissions, and hybrid or cloud deployment. Its 14-day Enterprise trial requires no credit card. Gatling states that it is SOC 2 Type II certified and encrypts traffic in transit and stored data at rest.
Good
- Tests can be authored in five listed languages.
- Postman imports and a no-code generator are available.
- Supports HTTP and JMS, with other protocols extensible.
- Free plan and a 14-day Enterprise trial are available.
Watch out
- Browser-based testing is not supported.
- Basic limits testing to 60,000 virtual users.
- Enterprise pricing is available on request.
Who it suits
Gatling suits teams that need to build load tests using code, a generator, or Postman imports, and that need API, stress, or distributed load testing. It may also fit teams seeking CI/CD integrations or hybrid deployment options.
Verdict
Gatling covers multiple test-authoring approaches and supports distributed API and stress testing. Check plan limits and browser-testing support against your needs before choosing it.
Plans and prices
From Gatling's own pricing page, checked 29 Sep 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Basic (monthly) | €99 a month | Up to 60,000 VUs · 1 hour of testing · 1 Load Generator · 2 Seats · Community support |
| Team (monthly) | €396 a month | Up to 180,000 VUs · 5 hours of testing · 3 Load Generators · 10 Seats · Distributed testing · Professional support |
| Basic (annual) | €1,068 a year | Up to 60,000 VUs · 1 hour of testing · 1 Load Generator · 2 Seats · Community support · Billed annually (€1,068/year) |
| Team (annual) | €4,272 a year | Up to 180,000 VUs · 5 hours of testing · 3 Load Generators · 10 Seats · Distributed testing · Professional support · Billed annually (€4,272/year) |
| Enterprise (annual) | Priced on request | Custom limit of VUs · Custom limit of hours · Custom # of Load Generators · Custom Seats · All features & integrations · Premium support · On request |
| Enterprise (monthly) | Priced on request | Custom limit of VUs · Custom limit of hours · Custom # of Load Generators · Custom Seats · All features & integrations · Premium support · On request |
The facts
Each one read from Gatling's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Data protection
- Gatling says traffic is encrypted in transit using TLS and stored data is encrypted at rest.checked 29 Sep 2026
- Enterprise capabilities
- Enterprise Edition adds a web UI for managing and monitoring tests, real-time dashboards, CI/CD integration, advanced permissions, and hybrid or cloud deployment support.checked 29 Sep 2026
- Integration availability
- The integrations page marks its listed integrations as available on Community edition and Enterprise edition only.checked 29 Sep 2026
- Integrations
- Listed integrations include GitHub Actions, Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps, Datadog, Dynatrace, New Relic, Slack, and Microsoft Teams.checked 29 Sep 2026
- Protocols
- The load engine supports HTTP out of the box, includes JMS support, and can be extended for other protocols.checked 29 Sep 2026
- Purpose
- Gatling is a load testing and performance engineering platform for simulating traffic and identifying performance bottlenecks.checked 29 Sep 2026
- SDK languages
- Gatling scenarios can be defined in Java, JavaScript, TypeScript, Scala, or Kotlin.checked 29 Sep 2026
- Security
- Gatling states it is SOC 2 Type II certified and processes data in line with EU and UK privacy regulations.checked 29 Sep 2026
- Support
- The pricing comparison lists Community support for Basic, Standard support with a three-business-day response time for Team, and Premium support with a one-business-day response time for Enterprise.checked 29 Sep 2026
- Test authoring
- Tests can be created with code, a no-code generator, or Postman imports.checked 29 Sep 2026
The company
- Founded
- 2011checked 23 Sep 2026
Where it runs
- Local app availability
- Gatling Studio is available for macOS, Windows, and Linux and runs locally as a native application.checked 29 Sep 2026
Money
- Trial
- Gatling Enterprise Edition is offered with a free 14-day trial and no credit card required.checked 29 Sep 2026
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