Locust

Load testing framework written in Python

About Locust

Locust is a distributed load testing tool built for Python developers and QA teams who need to define user behavior in Python code and swarm applications. It provides distributed execution and a realtime web interface, so teams can scale load tests across many machines writing load scenarios in XML or GUIs. The workflow keeps setup practical for everyday use, with documentation and integrations that fit existing stacks rather than forcing a complete replacement of tools a team already

Locust key facts

Category: Developer Tools
Pricing: Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it.
Focus areas: load testing, python, open source
Official site: locust.io

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