Loadero
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What is Loadero
Loadero is a cloud-based load testing tool focused on running browser-based performance tests using real browsers and Selenium/WebDriver scripts. It targets QA, performance engineering, and DevOps teams that need to validate web application behavior and user experience under concurrent load. The platform emphasizes test orchestration, distributed execution, and result reporting for UI-centric scenarios rather than protocol-only load generation.
Real-browser load generation
Loadero runs tests in real browsers, which helps teams measure client-side behavior such as rendering time, JavaScript execution, and UI responsiveness under load. This is useful for applications where user experience depends heavily on front-end performance. It also supports scenarios that are difficult to represent with protocol-level scripts alone.
Selenium/WebDriver compatibility
The product supports Selenium/WebDriver-based automation, allowing teams to reuse existing functional UI test assets for performance scenarios. This can reduce duplication between functional and performance testing efforts. It also enables complex user journeys that rely on dynamic UI interactions.
Cloud orchestration and reporting
Loadero provides managed infrastructure for distributing test sessions and coordinating concurrent runs without maintaining load generators. It centralizes test configuration, execution, and results for teams. This can simplify collaboration and make it easier to run tests as part of a CI/CD workflow.
Higher cost per virtual user
Real-browser sessions typically consume more compute resources than protocol-level virtual users. As concurrency increases, this approach can become more expensive than tools that generate load at the HTTP/protocol layer. Organizations may need to balance realism with cost and scale requirements.
Less suited for API-only load
For services where performance validation is primarily API or protocol driven, a browser-centric approach can add unnecessary overhead. Teams may find it less efficient for high-throughput endpoint testing compared with protocol-focused load generators. This can lead to longer test times and more complex test maintenance for non-UI systems.
Script maintenance and flakiness
UI automation scripts can be sensitive to front-end changes, timing, and third-party content, which can introduce test flakiness. Maintaining Selenium/WebDriver scripts for performance testing may require additional engineering effort. This can slow iteration when applications change frequently.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Pay-as-you-go — Essential | From $250.00 per month | Pay-as-you-go (tiered compute-unit pricing). Max single test duration: 45 minutes. Up to 20,000 concurrent participants. Max compute units per month: 200,000. Support: Basic. Compute-unit pricing (per unit): $0.050 (first 10,000), $0.045 (next 10,000), $0.040 (next 20,000), $0.0375 (above 40,001). Prices shown excluding VAT. |
| Pay-as-you-go — Ultimate | From $375.00 per month | Pay-as-you-go (higher-performance plan). Max single test duration: 2 hours. Up to 50,000 concurrent participants. Max compute units per month: 200,000. Support: Premium. Compute-unit pricing (per unit): $0.075 (first 10,000), $0.070 (next 10,000), $0.065 (next 20,000), $0.060 (above 40,001). Prices shown excluding VAT. |
| Subscription — Monthly / Yearly | $399.00 per month (monthly billing shown) | Subscription includes 10,000 compute units per month; additional compute units billed at $0.045 per unit. Max single test duration: 45 minutes. Up to 10,000 concurrent participants. Monthly usage cap: 200,000 compute units. Prices shown excluding VAT. |
| Enterprise | Custom pricing | Contact sales for custom terms. Max single test duration: 8 hours. Unlimited concurrent participants and compute units; custom support and options. Prices shown excluding VAT. |
Additional notes: A "compute unit" is defined as 50% CPU core capacity and 1GB RAM per participant. Compute units are billed per test run and summed over the month. Billing and VAT details are shown on the official pricing page.
