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M-Lab Speed Test vs FAST.com: catalog facts
M-Lab Speed Test	FAST.com
Free Free to use in the browser.	Free Free to use in the browser.
Web	Web
Reports retransmission as well as speed and latency Openly licensed measurement tools	Very simple, gives a download figure quickly Shows loaded and unloaded latency on request
Your IP address is retained and published with the results Fewer extras than commercial speed tests	Upload and latency are hidden by default No jitter or packet loss measurement
Web application	Web application
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
No account 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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