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Globalping vs RIPE Atlas: catalog facts
Globalping	RIPE Atlas
Free Free service, supported by sponsorship.	Free Public data is openly available; custom measurements require logging in.
Web, Command line	Web
Runs tests from many locations worldwide Web interface, CLI and API	Measurements from a large global set of probes Public data through maps, streams and an API
Depends on the availability of volunteer probes Needs an internet connection and the hosted service	Custom measurements require an account Aimed at network operators rather than casual users
Downloadable app, Web application	Hosted service
Open source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	Account needed
Needs internet	Needs internet
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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