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Cypress vs Gatling
Both stand on software testing tools. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan Open source APILinuxMac+2
Cypress combines browser-based application testing with cloud features for recorded CI runs and team workflows. Review the plan limits and public-project data visibility before choosing a Cloud setup.
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Free plan APILinuxMac+3
Choose Gatling if you need load, stress, API, or distributed testing and want code, no-code, or Postman-based test authoring. Enterprise is the option for teams seeking real-time dashboards, CI/CD integration, advanced permissions, or hybrid and cloud deployment. Look elsewhere if browser-based testing is a requirement.
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| Cypress | Gatling | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Yes | Not published |
| Runs on | API, Linux, Mac, Web, Windows | API, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Team: $67 a month | Basic (annual): €1,068 a year |
| Plans published | 4 | 6 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | cypress.io | gatling.io |
| On software testing tools | #1 of 33 | #7 of 33 |
Cypress: what it does well
- Supports end-to-end and component testing
- Controls real Chrome-family browsers and Firefox
- Debugging includes snapshots, stack traces, and network stubbing
- Cloud integrates with common code and team tools
- Free Starter plan includes 10 users
What to know first
- WebKit support is experimental
- Cloud test content is stored in the United States
- Public-project content is publicly accessible
- Starter, Team, and Business feature sets are not customizable
Gatling: what it does well
- Create tests with code, a no-code generator, or Postman imports.
- Define scenarios in Java, JavaScript, TypeScript, Scala, or Kotlin.
- HTTP and JMS are supported by the load engine.
- Supports API testing, stress testing, and distributed load.
- Gatling Studio runs locally on macOS, Windows, and Linux.
What to know first
- Browser-based testing is not supported.
- Basic is limited to 60,000 VUs, one hour, one Load Generator, and two seats.
- Enterprise pricing is available on request.
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