GTmetrix Core
The GTmetrix Core plan costs $9.99 per month, billed yearly ($11.99 billed monthly).
What the plan includes
150 tests a month, 3 monitored pages, 10 locations, 10 API credits a day and 6 months of history. No hourly monitoring or team seats.
As stated on gtmetrix.comThe plans either side of it
- Lite$4.99 per month, billed yearly ($5.99 billed monthly)one below
50 on-demand tests a month, 1 monitored page, 5 test locations, 1 month of history. API and MCP only as a 10-credit trial; no hourly monitoring.
- Advanced$24.99 per month, billed yearly ($29.99 billed monthly)one above
Unlimited on-demand tests under a fair-use rule, 10 monitored pages with hourly checks, 28 locations and 50 API credits a day.
What else costs about this much
| Tool | Starts at | Free plan |
|---|---|---|
| LinkTiger | $10 a month | No |
| Website Crawler | $10 a month | Yes |
| Dead Link Checker | $9.95 a month | Yes |
| Headless-Render-API | $9 a month | Yes |
| SEOnaut | $9 a month | Yes |
| PreRender24 | $11.19 a month | No |
Each tool’s own starting price, within a quarter of what this plan costs. A starting price is not the same plan, so read what each one includes before weighing them against each other.
GTmetrix Core questions
How much is the GTmetrix Core plan?
The GTmetrix Core plan costs $9.99 per month, billed yearly ($11.99 billed monthly). 150 tests a month, 3 monitored pages, 10 locations, 10 API credits a day and 6 months of history. No hourly monitoring or team seats.
What is the difference between GTmetrix Lite and Core?
Lite costs $4.99 per month, billed yearly ($5.99 billed monthly) and gives you 50 on-demand tests a month, 1 monitored page, 5 test locations, 1 month of history. API and MCP only as a 10-credit trial; no hourly monitoring. Core costs $9.99 per month, billed yearly ($11.99 billed monthly) and gives you 150 tests a month, 3 monitored pages, 10 locations, 10 API credits a day and 6 months of history. No hourly monitoring or team seats.
Is it worth moving from Core to Advanced?
That depends on what you need. Advanced costs $24.99 per month, billed yearly ($29.99 billed monthly) and adds unlimited on-demand tests under a fair-use rule, 10 monitored pages with hourly checks, 28 locations and 50 API credits a day. The listing is what each plan states; neither plan is graded on its own.
Does GTmetrix have a free plan or a trial?
Yes. Free Basic account; the API docs give it 2 tests at a time and a lower API rate limit than PRO. Other limits could not be read.
When was this checked?
Oct 23, 2026, against https://gtmetrix.com/pricing/. Vendors change prices and plans without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.