The k6 Cloud Alternative

Same k6 scripts. More generous free tier.

If you love k6 but find Grafana Cloud k6 pricing steep, loadtest.dev is built on the same open-source k6 engine with a more generous free tier. Paste your existing k6 scripts and run them instantly.

What you get

  • 100% compatible with existing k6 scripts
  • 200 free virtual users (4x more than k6 Cloud)
  • 5 minute test duration on free tier
  • No credit card required to start
  • Real-time streaming results dashboard
  • From $29/mo for 1,000 VUs
existing-k6-test.js
// Your existing k6 scripts work as-is
import http from 'k6/http';
import { check } from 'k6';

export const options = {
  vus: 200,
  duration: '5m',
  thresholds: {
    http_req_duration: ['p(95)<500'],
    http_req_failed: ['rate<0.01'],
  },
};

export default function () {
  const res = http.post('https://api.example.com/checkout', 
    JSON.stringify({ item: 'widget', qty: 1 }),
    { headers: { 'Content-Type': 'application/json' } }
  );
  check(res, { 'checkout ok': (r) => r.status === 200 });
}

Frequently Asked Questions

Are k6 scripts compatible with loadtest.dev?

Yes. loadtest.dev runs the standard k6 engine. Any valid k6 script — including thresholds, checks, stages, and custom metrics — works without modification.

How does pricing compare to k6 Cloud?

Our free tier includes 200 VUs and 5-minute tests vs. k6 Cloud's 50 VUs. Paid plans start at $29/mo for 1,000 VUs — typically 50-70% less than equivalent k6 Cloud pricing.

Can I migrate from k6 Cloud?

Absolutely. Just copy your k6 test scripts to loadtest.dev. No code changes needed. Your thresholds, checks, and custom metrics all carry over.

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