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IPerf3Clientnuttcp
Free

Free and open source under the GPL-3.0 licence.

 Free

Free and open source.

Android Windows, macOS, Linux, Command line
  • Supports TCP, UDP and SCTP over IPv4 and IPv6
  • Tunable timing, buffer and protocol settings
  • Handles high-throughput TCP and UDP testing beyond typical consumer speed tests
  • Cross-platform command-line tool suited to scripting and automation
  • Needs an iPerf3 server to test against
  • Small project with infrequent updates
  • Requires installing and running the tool on both ends of the connection
  • Command-line only, with a learning curve for new users
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Open source Open source
License: GPL-3.0-or-later License not stated
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Not stated if it works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked October 2, 2026

Checked September 22, 2026

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