How Test Hours Work
Each test you run consumes test hours based on:- The number of virtual users simulated.
- The duration of the test.
- The number of workers required to execute the load.
Managing Your Test Hours
LoadForge provides users with an allocation of test hours based on their plan. Test hours reset on the 1st of each month. If you find that you need more test hours, there are several options:- Optimize test configurations: Use smaller test runs to fine-tune parameters before running large-scale simulations.
- Upgrade your plan: Higher plans include more test hours to accommodate larger testing needs.
- Pay for additional test hours: If you exceed your allocation, you can purchase extra hours on demand.
What if I run out? Don’t worry! If you run out of test hours, you can pay per test. LoadForge will display the number of credits required and the price before running a test. Typically, the cost is between $1-2 per test.
Estimating Test Consumption
To help users manage their consumption, LoadForge provides real-time estimations before a test is executed. When you click Run, you will see exactly how many test hours will be consumed before confirming the test execution. Factors affecting test consumption include:- User concurrency: More virtual users consume more test hours.
- Test duration: Longer tests use more resources.
- Complexity: Tests that require heavy computation or dynamic requests may need more processing power.