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Lighthouse CI vs Lighthouse: catalog facts
Lighthouse CI	Lighthouse
Free Free and open source.	Free The open-source tool is available without a license fee.
Command line	Windows, macOS, Linux, Web, Command line
Runs Lighthouse automatically on every commit Shows how results change between builds	Turns vague performance complaints into a specific, prioritised list Runs in CI as well as in the browser, so regressions can be caught
Needs a CI pipeline to be useful Aimed at developers rather than one-off testing	Scores vary between runs and depend heavily on the machine and network A good score is not the same as a fast experience for real users
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License not stated	License: Apache-2.0
No account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026

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