LoadNinja records browser interactions and runs tests using real browser instances. SmartBear positions it for web application performance testing and rapid test authoring.
About
LoadNinja is a cloud-based performance and load testing tool from SmartBear that allows users to create and run load tests using real browsers without the need for traditional protocol-based scripting or complex dynamic correlation.
Features
- Real browser-based load testing at scale
- InstaPlay Recorder for record-and-playback script creation
- Automated load test integration into CI/CD pipelines via REST API and plugins (e.g., Jenkins)
- Actionable browser-based performance metrics and diagnostic data
- Support for parameterization and data-driven testing
- Ability to test internal applications via private proxies
- Configurable load profiles and scenario-based testing (ramp-up, soak tests)
Pricing
LoadNinja uses a usage-based model tied to virtual users and test duration, with plans typically quoted annually (e.g., Starter plans: $2,000–$4,000; Professional plans: $5,000–$10,000; Enterprise plans: custom).
Author / Company
SmartBear
AI features
- InstaPlay Recorder with AI-aided object recognition for creating tests without coding
- Automatic handling of dynamic elements and asynchronous calls without manual correlation
Latest release
3.681 · 2023-06-27
LoadNinja version 3.681 included improvements and bug fixes.
Sources
GROUNDED VIA EXA · 2026-08-11