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GTmetrix vs DebugBear: catalog facts
GTmetrix	DebugBear
Freemium Free tests and a free account, with paid plans for more features.	Freemium The single speed test is free; monitoring is a paid service with a free trial.
Web	Web
Test locations in 25 regions Configurable connection speed, user agent and cookies	Detailed load breakdown with a step-by-step filmstrip Combines lab tests with real-user Core Web Vitals
Many options and locations require an account or paid plan	Free test runs from a limited set of locations Continuous monitoring requires a paid plan
Web application, Hosted service	Web application, Hosted service
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	Not stated if an account is 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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