# Parallel runs

## Why run tests in parallel?

You can run your tests [in the cloud](https://docs.bugbug.io/running-tests/in-cloud-on-server) *in parallel*, which means that more than one test will be executed at the same time. Multiple tests will run simultaneously, resulting in **up to 32x shorter testing time.**

You can have up to 32 parallel runs, depending on your subscription plan.

## Parallel testing pricing

You can purchase parallel runs on the **PRO** and **BUSINESS** plans—either directly in the BugBug app or when selecting your plan.

Each additional parallel run costs **$80/month** for users on a monthly subscription.\
If you're on an annual plan, you’ll receive a **15% discount** on this price.

**PRO** plan pricing with extra parallels

<table><thead><tr><th width="212">Number of parallel test runs</th><th width="70">-</th><th width="73">2</th><th width="78">4</th><th width="87">8</th><th width="94">16</th><th>32</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Billed monthly</td><td>$219</td><td>$299</td><td>$459</td><td>$779</td><td>$1,419</td><td>$2,699</td></tr><tr><td>Billed yearly</td><td>$189</td><td>$257</td><td>$393 </td><td>$665</td><td>$1,209</td><td>$2,297</td></tr></tbody></table>

**BUSINESS** plan pricing with extra parallels

<table><thead><tr><th width="212">Number of parallel test runs</th><th width="70">-</th><th width="73">2</th><th width="78">4</th><th width="87">8</th><th width="94">16</th><th>32</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Billed monthly</td><td>$659</td><td>$739</td><td>$899</td><td>$1,219</td><td>$1,859</td><td>$3,139</td></tr><tr><td>Billed yearly</td><td>$559</td><td>$627</td><td>$763 </td><td>$1,035</td><td>$1,579</td><td>$2,667</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Enable parallel runs

1. Go to **Suites** view
2. Edit or create a suite
3. Change the option for Parallel cloud runs

![](https://3168433179-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MKixgeBPbLvnD0l1eiV%2Fuploads%2FLWiceSCVQhGi8kvZrnUe%2Fimage.png?alt=media\&token=03b1471e-b2b1-42b5-a5cb-3a9b75c41366)

When you trigger suite to run, your tests in that suite will run in parallel.&#x20;

{% hint style="info" %}
**Parallel testing is only possible when tests are** [**run in the cloud**](https://docs.bugbug.io/running-tests/in-cloud-on-server)

Suites run in your local browser will always run sequentially because your browser cookies and storage are shared among all incognito windows, so only one test can be run at a time.&#x20;

All cloud runs can be performed in parallel, regardless of whether they are manually triggered or [initiated via API](https://docs.bugbug.io/running-tests/running-via-api).
{% endhint %}

## Parallel runs within your organization

**Parallel runs let you run more than 1 test at the same time.**&#x20;

The number of tests you can simultaneously run within your [organization](https://docs.bugbug.io/collaboration/organization-settings#what-are-organizations) depends on your subscription plan.

If you are using BugBug with one of the paid subscriptions, you can run tests in the cloud, but only 1 test can be in progress at the same time.&#x20;

If you have multiple projects and run tests at the same time, they will be queued, they won't run in parallel - they will be executed one by one.&#x20;

**To run more tests in parallel you need to upgrade to one of the paid plans and purchase parallel runs either directly in the BugBug app or when selecting your plan.**

We support up to 32 parallel tests.


---

# Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation

If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question.

Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter:

```
GET https://docs.bugbug.io/running-tests/parallel-mode.md?ask=<question>
```

The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language.
The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation.

Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.