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Pingdom Tools vs WebPageTest: catalog facts
Pingdom Tools	WebPageTest
Free The speed test is free to use.	Freemium Basic tests are free, with paid options available.
Web	Web
Simple grade plus page size and request count Tests from multiple regions	Detailed request waterfall and filmstrip view Tests from multiple locations
Single on-demand tests rather than continuous monitoring Only tests publicly reachable pages	Output is detailed and assumes some performance knowledge Some features sit behind paid plans
Web application	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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