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GTmetrix vs Pingdom Tools: catalog facts
GTmetrix	Pingdom Tools
Freemium Free tests and a free account, with paid plans for more features.	Free The speed test is free to use.
Web	Web
Test locations in 25 regions Configurable connection speed, user agent and cookies	Simple grade plus page size and request count Tests from multiple regions
Many options and locations require an account or paid plan	Single on-demand tests rather than continuous monitoring Only tests publicly reachable pages
Web application, Hosted service	Web application
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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