The Flood alternative with one unified platform
Replace Flood's multi-runner approach with a native Python platform. Unified scripting, unified reporting, and Playwright browser, DoS, and SQL testing all included.
Trusted by 2.4k+ teams to scale their applications
Flood runs other engines in the cloud. LoadForge is a unified Python platform.
One scripting model, one reporting UI, one coherent platform — instead of juggling JMeter, Gatling, and Element. Plus DoS, SQL, and AI analytics included on every plan.
| Feature | LoadForge | Flood |
|---|---|---|
Setup & Ease of Use | ||
| Cloud-hosted (no setup) | ||
| GUI test builder | ||
| Swagger/OpenAPI import | ||
| Browser-based test recording | ||
| Native test authoring | Python | Bring your own runner |
Scripting & Test Creation | ||
| Primary scripting language | Python | Multiple runners |
| Unified scripting model | ||
| Reusable test library | Per runner | |
| Visual test builder | ||
| Full pip ecosystem | ||
Scale & Infrastructure | ||
| Cloud-distributed load | ||
| Auto-scaling workers | ||
| Multi-region testing | ||
| Up to 4M virtual users | ||
| BYO AWS account required | No | Optional (Hosted Grids) |
Protocols & Test Types | ||
| HTTP/HTTPS load testing | ||
| WebSocket testing | Via runner | |
| GraphQL testing | Via runner | |
| Playwright browser testing | Element (Puppeteer) | |
| DoS/stress testing | ||
| SQL/database testing | ||
CI/CD & Integrations | ||
| GitHub Actions | ||
| CLI for pipelines | ||
| Slack notifications | Custom | |
| Datadog integration | Custom | |
| Jira integration | ||
| REST API | ||
Reporting & Analytics | ||
| Real-time dashboards | ||
| P95/P99 latency tracking | ||
| AI-powered recommendations | ||
| Anomaly detection | ||
| Shareable reports | ||
| Unified reporting across test types | Varies by runner | |
Pricing & Support | ||
| No virtual user caps | Plan-based VU limits | |
| Per-minute billing | Node-hour / plan | |
| Transparent public pricing | ||
| Free sign-up | ||
| Included engineering support | Enterprise tiers | |
| Managed testing service | ||
What you get with LoadForge that Flood can't match
Native Platform, Not a Runner
Flood runs JMeter, Gatling, and Element in the cloud — inheriting each tool’s quirks. LoadForge is a unified Python platform: one scripting model, one reporting UI, one mental model for your whole team.
More Test Types Built In
Beyond HTTP and browser load, LoadForge includes dedicated DoS/stress testing and SQL/database testing — capabilities Flood doesn’t offer as first-class features.
Support and Managed Testing Included
LoadForge includes direct engineering support on every plan, plus an optional managed testing service where our team builds and runs tests for you — not available from Flood.
Why teams switch from Flood to LoadForge
One tool instead of three
Stop maintaining separate JMeter, Gatling, and Element test suites. Write everything in Python and manage it in a single unified platform with consistent reporting.
Readable, maintainable tests
Python is clearer than JMeter XML, friendlier than Scala, and more portable than Puppeteer scripts. Your whole team can contribute without runner-specific expertise.
Per-minute pricing, no plan gates
Skip plan-tier VU limits and just pay for test time. Every feature is available on every plan — no upsell to get what you expect from a modern platform.