What is SOASTA CloudTest?
SOASTA CloudTest is a cloud-based load testing platform created by SOASTA, a company acquired by Akamai in 2017. CloudTest offers cloud-distributed load generation with web-based test composition and real-time results visualization; under SOASTA it also integrated with TouchTest for mobile testing. Akamai still sells it today as Akamai CloudTest, a product of its own, listed separately from its mPulse Real User Monitoring product.
If you're searching for a SOASTA CloudTest alternative, you're either migrating off legacy infrastructure or evaluating modern cloud load testing tools. Akamai still markets CloudTest as its own product for real-time load testing of websites and apps, with managed or self-service options, separate from mPulse RUM.
What CloudTest did well (and what to look for in a replacement)
- Cloud-distributed load generation. Multi-region test execution at enterprise scale.
- Real-time results visualization. Live test execution dashboard.
- Multi-protocol coverage. HTTP/HTTPS, mobile, and other protocols beyond simple web.
- Composite scripts. Multi-step user journey simulation.
Where LoadFocus fits as a CloudTest replacement
- Cloud-distributed load testing. Up to 12,500 VUs from 25+ regions globally.
- JMeter + k6 native script support. Modern OSS standards instead of CloudTest's proprietary script format.
- Real-time test execution dashboard.
- Adds page speed monitoring. CloudTest didn't include CWV-based page speed monitoring; LoadFocus does.
- Adds API monitoring. Combined platform.
- Transparent pricing + free tier. No sales-quoted enterprise procurement required.
LoadFocus vs SOASTA CloudTest: feature comparison
| Feature | LoadFocus | Akamai CloudTest (formerly SOASTA) |
|---|---|---|
| Active product | Yes | Yes, sold by Akamai as CloudTest (separate from mPulse) |
| Cost | Free tier; from $29/mo ($19/mo billed yearly) | Sales-quoted |
| Cloud-distributed load testing | Yes | Yes |
| JMeter (.jmx) script support | Yes (native) | Limited |
| k6 (.js) script support | Yes (native) | No |
| Geographic test coverage | 25+ cloud regions | Multiple regions |
| Max throughput | Up to 12,500 VUs | Plan-dependent |
| Real-time dashboard | Yes | Yes |
| Mobile testing | Limited | Yes (TouchTest) |
| Page speed monitoring (CWV) | Yes | No |
| API monitoring | Yes | No |
| CI/CD integration | Yes (CLI + GitHub Action) | API only |
| AI-generated analysis | Yes (all plans) | No |
| Combined platform (load + speed + API) | Yes | Load only |
Migration from SOASTA CloudTest
- Sign up at loadfocus.com/signup.
- Convert CloudTest scripts to JMeter (.jmx) or k6 (.js). For HTTP-based scenarios, JMeter Recorder or k6 HAR converter can re-capture similar tests.
- Upload to LoadFocus.
- Configure VU count and ramp-up to match your CloudTest scenarios.
- Run from one or more LoadFocus regions.
Other modern alternatives to consider
- OpenText Core Performance Engineering (formerly LoadRunner Cloud): heavyweight enterprise; sales-quoted.
- BlazeMeter: Broadcom's cloud load testing.
- k6 Cloud (Grafana): k6-native with Grafana ecosystem integration.
- LoadFocus: combined load + page speed + API; transparent SaaS pricing.
FAQ
Is SOASTA CloudTest discontinued?
No. Akamai still sells CloudTest as its own product (akamai.com/products/cloudtest), separate from its mPulse RUM product, and it is not on Akamai's list of discontinued products.
Can LoadFocus run my old CloudTest scripts?
No. CloudTest scripts are SOASTA-proprietary. Recreate as JMeter or k6 scripts.
How does pricing compare?
LoadFocus starts at $29/mo ($19/mo billed yearly) with a free tier. CloudTest pricing is no longer publicly available.
Does LoadFocus support TouchTest-style mobile testing?
Limited. For deep mobile app testing, BrowserStack App Live or dedicated mobile testing platforms remain better-fit.
Will my CI/CD setup still work?
LoadFocus provides a CLI and GitHub Action, easier CI integration than CloudTest's API-only model.
Try LoadFocus free
If you're migrating off SOASTA CloudTest or evaluating modern cloud load testing, LoadFocus offers transparent SaaS pricing with native JMeter and k6 support plus page speed and API monitoring on the same platform. Sign up for a free tier at loadfocus.com/signup, no credit card.
