Locust Pricing 2026

Plans, hidden costs, and alternatives compared

Reviews on G2

2 plans tracked Updated Sep 2026

Cite this data: Toolradar, Locust pricing verified Sep 2026, toolradar.com/tools/locust/pricing

Locust uses custom pricing.

Verified Sep 2026 from the official pricing page.

Is Locust worth the price?

Great value

Locust is an excellent free load testing tool.

Python scripting makes it developer-friendly.

Pricing Plans

Locust (Open Source)

Free

Self-hosted

Unlimited VUs
Python scripting
Distributed testing
Real-time stats
MIT license

Locust Cloud

Usage-based

Managed service

Hosted infrastructure
Detailed reporting
Easy scaling
No setup

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Our Recommendation

startup

Use open source locally or in CI. Scale with cloud infra when needed.

freelancer

Perfect free tool for client performance testing.

How Locust compares

4 of 4 direct competitors offer a free plan.

Tool	Starting price	Free plan
Locust	Contact sales	Yes
k6	$0.15/month, billing unit not specified	Yes
Gatling	Free	Yes
Artillery	$99/month, billing unit not specified	Yes
BlazeMeter	$79/month, billing unit not specified	Yes

Locust Pricing FAQ

How much does Locust cost?

Locust uses custom pricing. Contact Locust directly for a quote based on your team size and requirements.

Does Locust have a free plan?

Yes. Locust offers a free plan called "Locust (Open Source)". It includes: Unlimited VUs, Python scripting, Distributed testing.

What are alternatives to Locust?

Alternatives to Locust include k6, Gatling, Artillery, BlazeMeter. k6 starts at $0.15/month, billing unit not specified; Artillery starts at $99/month, billing unit not specified; BlazeMeter starts at $79/month, billing unit not specified.