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Gatling

Gatling Corp.

Load Testing Open Source Self-hosted ✓ pick

Frequently asked

Is it open source?

Yes. Gatling is listed as open source.

What protocols does it support?

Gatling supports HTTP, HTTPS, WebSocket, SSE, JMS.

Is it cloud or self-hosted?

Gatling is listed as self-hosted.

Is it still maintained?

Gatling is listed as active.

Gatling uses code-based simulations to model traffic and produce HTML reports. The core project supports HTTP, WebSocket, SSE, and JMS workloads.

About

Gatling is a high-performance load testing platform designed for developers and teams, providing continuous performance intelligence and automated load testing capabilities throughout the software lifecycle.

Features

  • Code-based test creation using SDKs for Java, JavaScript, TypeScript, Scala, and Kotlin
  • Protocol-agnostic load engine with built-in HTTP and JMS support
  • Asynchronous, event-driven architecture for high-concurrency simulation with minimal resource usage
  • CI/CD integration for automated testing workflows
  • Distributed load injection on-demand across cloud or on-prem environments
  • Visual test builder and HTTP recorder for simplified test creation
  • Enterprise features including real-time dashboards, team collaboration, and automated infrastructure provisioning

Pricing

Gatling offers a free Community Edition. Gatling Enterprise Edition pricing is available via tiered plans including Starter-pack options (e.g., €89/month billed annually) and custom tailormade solutions; contact sales for specific needs.

Author / Company

Gatling Corp.

AI features

  • AI-assisted test writing, explanation, and optimization in IDEs via VS Code extension
  • Gatling MCP Server and Skills for integrating with AI coding agents like Claude Code or Cursor
  • Automated performance insights and anomaly detection in Gatling Enterprise Edition

Latest release

3.0.2 · July 2026

Introduced Gatling MCP server update for integrating with AI coding agents.

GROUNDED VIA EXA · 2026-08-11

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