Taurus
What it is
Taurus is a free, open-source framework for automating continuous testing. It wraps performance and functional test tools, including JMeter, Gatling, Locust.io and Selenium WebDriver, and documents executors for tools such as JUnit, k6, Postman/Newman, PyTest, TestNG and Playwright. Test scripts can be written in YAML or JSON, and runs can use configurable pass/fail criteria. Taurus displays live statistics in the terminal and can generate interactive reports, JUnit XML and CSV output. It documents integrations with Jenkins, Bamboo and TeamCity, and provides a Docker image. Installation can use Python’s package manager with `pip install bzt`; official instructions cover Linux, Mac OS and Windows. Requirements depend on the system and test type: Linux installation needs Python 3.7+ and Java, while some tests need other software. Cloud runs use BlazeMeter locations and require an API key in the cloud module settings. The project directs users to GitHub Issues and a support forum for help.
For and against
For
- Free and open source under Apache 2.0.
- Supports YAML and JSON test scripts.
- Provides live statistics and multiple report outputs.
- Documents Jenkins, Bamboo and TeamCity integrations.
- Offers a Docker image and cloud execution.
Against
- Linux installation requires Python 3.7+ and Java.
- Some test types need additional software.
- Cloud execution requires a BlazeMeter API key.
- Installation page says it collects desktop OS names.
The verdict
Taurus brings several performance and functional testing tools under one automation framework, with configurable results and multiple report formats. Check the requirements for your operating system and test type before choosing it.
Who it suits
Taurus suits teams and developers automating performance or functional tests across supported tools. It may also fit workflows that need CI integrations, configurable pass/fail criteria or multiple report formats.
Plans and prices
Taurus
Free and open source under Apache 2.0 License
Read 2 Oct 2026 · github.com
On the record
- CI integration
- The maker’s learning materials describe running Taurus tests with Jenkins, Bamboo, and TeamCity.gettaurus.org · read 2 Oct 2026
- CI integrations
- The knowledge base documents integrations with Jenkins, Bamboo and TeamCity.gettaurus.org · read 1 Oct 2026
- Cloud execution
- Taurus documentation describes cloud-provisioned test execution using BlazeMeter.gettaurus.org · read 2 Oct 2026
- Configuration
- Tests can be configured using YAML, and Taurus can run existing JMeter scripts.gettaurus.org · read 2 Oct 2026
- Container
- Taurus provides a Docker image for running the tool as a container.gettaurus.org · read 1 Oct 2026
- Dependencies
- Additional software such as Java or test-specific Python tools may be required depending on the test type.gettaurus.org · read 2 Oct 2026
- Executors
- Documented executors include Gatling, JMeter, JUnit, K6, Locust, Postman/Newman, PyTest, Selenium, TestNG and Playwright.gettaurus.org · read 1 Oct 2026
- Extensibility
- Users can develop separate Python packages that add Taurus executors, services, or reporters.gettaurus.org · read 2 Oct 2026
- Installation
- The maker documents installation on Linux, macOS, and Windows, and provides a Docker image.gettaurus.org · read 2 Oct 2026
- License
- Taurus is free and open source under the Apache 2.0 License.github.com · read 1 Oct 2026
- Operating systems
- Official installation instructions cover Linux, Mac OS and Windows.gettaurus.org · read 1 Oct 2026
- Pass or fail
- Taurus supports configurable pass/fail criteria for test runs.gettaurus.org · read 2 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- Taurus is an automation-friendly framework for continuous testing that wraps performance and functional test tools.gettaurus.org · read 2 Oct 2026
- Reporting
- Taurus can show live terminal statistics and generate interactive reports, JUnit XML and CSV outputs.gettaurus.org · read 1 Oct 2026
- Reports
- Taurus can show live test statistics in the terminal and generate online interactive reports.gettaurus.org · read 2 Oct 2026
- Requirements
- Linux installation requires Python 3.7+ and Java, and some test types require additional software such as Locust.gettaurus.org · read 1 Oct 2026
- Support
- The maker directs users to its support forum and GitHub issue tracker.gettaurus.org · read 2 Oct 2026
- Test engines
- The documentation lists executors for JMeter, Gatling, k6, Locust, Selenium, Playwright, and other tools.gettaurus.org · read 2 Oct 2026
