Gatling
Paris load testing platform for APIs and web applications, with tests as code and plans priced in euros
Quick Overview
| Company | Gatling Corp SAS |
|---|---|
| Category | Cross-Browser and Test Automation Tools |
| Headquarters | Neuilly-sur-Seine, France |
| Founded | Not stated |
| EU Presence | Yes - France (EU) |
| Data Location | Not stated on the pages reviewed |
| Open Source | No |
| GDPR Compliant | Yes |
| Self-Hosting | Not stated on the pages reviewed |
| Main Features | Load tests as code, load generators, distributed testing, CI/CD integration, MCP server for coding agents, reporting |
| Pricing | Basic EUR 89/month (EUR 99 monthly billing), Team EUR 356/month (EUR 396 monthly billing), Enterprise on request |
| Best For | Developer teams adding load tests to a CI pipeline before releases |
| Replaces | BlazeMeter, BrowserStack Load Testing, LoadRunner |
Detailed Review
Gatling covers the part of testing where the question is how many users a system survives, not whether a button renders. Tests are written as code and run from one or several load generators, with a hosted Enterprise edition for teams.
The terms name Gatling Corp, a French simplified joint-stock company with its registered office at 99 Avenue Achille Peretti, Neuilly-sur-Seine, registered in Nanterre under number 812 810 216. Support hours follow Paris time and French public holidays.
Plans Listed in Euros
Basic starts at 60,000 virtual users, 1 hour of testing, 1 load generator and 2 seats. Team allows 180,000 virtual users, 5 hours, 3 load generators, 10 seats and distributed testing.
Annual billing is cheaper than monthly on both plans, and Enterprise limits are set by quote.
CI Pipelines
The Enterprise product connects to CI tools such as Buildkite and GitHub, and an MCP server lets coding agents such as Claude Code or Cursor deploy load tests.
Where It Fits
Gatling does not render pages in many browsers. It complements a functional grid such as TestingBot by testing capacity rather than appearance.
Limitations to Consider
Gatling tests load, not cross-browser rendering or visual correctness, so it answers a different question than BrowserStack. Plans cap virtual users, hours of testing and seats, and the pages reviewed do not state data location or self-hosting terms for the Enterprise product.
Who Should Use Gatling
Backend and platform teams that need repeatable load tests in their pipeline from a French vendor with euro pricing.
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Plans and limits published in euros
- Tests written as code and kept in the repository
- Distributed load generation on the Team plan
- French registered company with register number
- MCP server for coding agents
Cons
- Load testing only, not functional browser testing
- Virtual user and hour caps per plan
- Data location and self-hosting not stated
- Basic plan has community support only
Alternatives to Gatling
Other European cross-browser and test automation tools worth comparing before you decide:
TestingBot
Belgium · Selenium and Playwright browser grid hosted in Belgium
Squish
Finland · GUI test automation for desktop, web, mobile and embedded apps
Checkly
Germany · Synthetic monitoring for developers, with checks written as code
BugBug
Poland · No-code browser test recorder with cloud runs from Gdansk
See all European cross-browser and test automation tools or compare them directly against BlazeMeter on our alternatives page.
Frequently Asked Questions
No. It generates load against APIs and web applications. Use it next to a browser grid such as TestingBot, not instead of one.
On the pricing page checked 23 October 2026, Basic is EUR 89 a month billed annually and Team EUR 356, with EUR 99 and EUR 396 on monthly billing. Enterprise is on request.
Gatling Corp, a French SAS registered in Nanterre under number 812 810 216.