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LibreSpeed vs Speedtest by Ookla: catalog facts
LibreSpeed	Speedtest by Ookla
Free Free and open source under the LGPL.	Free Free on the web and in the desktop and mobile apps.
Android, Web, Self-hosted	Windows, macOS, Android, iOS, Web
Self-hosted, so the test measures your own path rather than a public server No plugins or heavy dependencies; it is plain JavaScript	Works in a browser or in apps for most platforms Picks a nearby test server automatically
Results depend entirely on where you host the server Fewer analytics than commercial speed test services	Closed source Site includes links to other Ookla services alongside the test
Web application, Self-hosted	Downloadable app, Web application
Open source	Closed source
License: LGPL-3.0	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	No account needed
Not stated if it works offline	Needs internet
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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