Load Testing · pricing · Updated September 2026
Loader.io pricing (2026)
Loader.io starts at $0/mo (Free) as checked on 2026-09-02, read from Loader.io's own pricing page; 2 plans. Best for small teams needing quick API endpoint load checks. Every figure below links to its source and the date we captured it.
At a glance
- Entry price: $0/mo (Free)
- Free tier: Yes
- Compliance: HIPAA — · SOC 2 — · GDPR —
- Best for: small teams needing quick API endpoint load checks; startups on a budget; simple REST API load validation
As of · every figure below links to its source
Loader.io plans & pricing
| Plan | Monthly | Annual | Billing | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | — | flat | 10,000 clients per test, 1 target host, 2 URLs per test, 1-minute minimum test duration. Perpetual free tier. | loader.io |
| Pro | $99.95 | — | flat | $99.95/month, month-to-month only (no annual contract). 100,000 clients per test, unlimited target hosts, 10 URLs per test, unlimited 10-min tests, advanced analytics, concurrent tests, DNS verification, team features, priority loaders, priority support. | loader.io |
Last verified 2026-09-02. https://loader.io/pricing fetched directly 2026-06-15. No integrations listed on pricing or product pages. No HIPAA mention. Month-to-month only, no annual discount published. Re-verified 2026-09-02 against the live pricing page; published figures unchanged.
Price changes
Price on record
$99.95/moFirst on record 2026-06-27
A new dated entry is stamped here each time the price moves — the record builds itself.
Tracked since June 2026. No change record has cleared two sources yet, so nothing is published on the wire.
Capabilities
Key features: Simple HTTP/HTTPS API and web endpoint load testing; Advanced analytics with response time histograms and per-URL breakdowns; Concurrent tests and team features on Pro plan; DNS verification for target host ownership.
Plan limits: Free: $0/month, 10,000 clients/test, 1 target host, minimum 1-minute tests, 2 URLs per test; Pro: $99.95/month, 100,000 clients/test, unlimited target hosts, minimum 10-minute tests, 10 URLs per test.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Loader.io cost?
Loader.io starts at $0/mo (Free); it has 2 published plans. Verified 2026-09-02.
What are cheaper alternatives to Loader.io?
Cheaper load testing than Loader.io (entry $0/mo) include Grafana k6 Cloud at $19/mo, OctoPerf at $99/mo. Verified 2026-09-02.
Does Loader.io support HIPAA?
Loader.io HIPAA support: —. SOC 2: —. GDPR: —.
Does Loader.io have a free plan?
Loader.io free tier: Yes.
Loader.io vs alternatives
Cheaper load testing alternatives
- OctoPerf from $99/mo
- Grafana k6 Cloud from $19/mo
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