# BrowserUp

> BrowserUp is a commercial, self-hosted or vendor-hosted browser and real-user monitoring tool from BrowserUp, scripted in Java, JavaScript.

- Canonical: https://perf.jmeter.ai/tools/browserup/
- Official: https://browserup.com/

- Vendor: BrowserUp
- Category: Browser/RUM
- License: Commercial — Commercial product; contact vendor for plans and trials.
- Deployment: Hybrid
- Status: Active
- Scripting: Java, JavaScript
- Protocols: HTTP, HTTPS
- OS support: Windows, macOS, Linux, Browser
- First released: Not recorded

- Last verified: 2026-08-15

## What it is
BrowserUp focuses on browser-level and API performance testing with workflows that can leverage existing Selenium automation assets. It targets teams that want frontend-aware load insights alongside protocol traffic.

## Choose it when
- Browser/RUM scenarios across typical web and service stacks
- Organizations budgeting for commercial licenses or subscriptions
- Groups comfortable scripting in Java, JavaScript

## Look elsewhere when
- Projects that require a fully free open-source stack only

## Architecture
BrowserUp is commonly operated as hybrid software with scenario authoring in Java, JavaScript. Concurrency and distribution depend on how you size workers or injectors.

## Pricing
BrowserUp offers a freemium model (50 simultaneous users). Paid subscription tiers include: Team ($199/mo, 100 concurrent users), Pro ($499/mo, 1000 users), and Premium ($1499/mo, 3000 users). Enterprise plans are available via custom quote.

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## FAQ
### Who is BrowserUp for?
BrowserUp is best for teams validating real-browser or end-user experience under load. It is commercial software, typically licensed for larger or governed programs. Vendor: BrowserUp. Deployment model: hybrid. Commercial product; contact vendor for plans and trials. Confirm details against the official site and a short proof-of-concept in your environment.

### How does BrowserUp differ from HelpMeTest?
Compared with HelpMeTest, deployment is hybrid versus cloud for HelpMeTest; scripting centers on Java, JavaScript rather than Robot Framework. BrowserUp lists protocols HTTP, HTTPS; HelpMeTest lists HTTP, HTTPS. Status is active versus active. Use the Test Rig to compare full specs side by side before a proof-of-concept.

### What scripting language and concurrency model does BrowserUp use?
BrowserUp uses Java, JavaScript for scripting or scenario definition. Runtime model: code-first scenarios where virtual users execute scripted behavior under load. OS support: Windows, macOS, Linux, Browser. Protocols: HTTP, HTTPS. Match these to how your team already authors tests and which systems you must drive under load.

### What is the cloud or enterprise path for BrowserUp?
BrowserUp supports a hybrid path that can combine self-hosted controllers or agents with cloud or distributed load as the product allows. Teams often keep sensitive assets private while bursting generators into the cloud. Pricing model: Commercial product; contact vendor for plans and trials.

### What are known limitations of BrowserUp?
BrowserUp limitations to weigh: commercial licensing and quotes can gate large-scale or enterprise use. Status: active. Always validate against your target protocols and scale with a proof-of-concept. Confirm details against the official site and a short proof-of-concept in your environment.

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Curated by NaveenKumar Namachivayam (QAInsights) · methodology: https://perf.jmeter.ai/about/#methodology · corrections: https://github.com/QAInsights/Performance-Testing-Tools/issues/new?title=Tool%20submission%3A%20&body=Tool%20name%3A%20%0AOfficial%20URL%3A%20%0AWhat%20should%20be%20added%20or%20corrected%3F%20%0A