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RIPE Atlas vs Globalping: catalog facts
RIPE Atlas	Globalping
Free Public data is openly available; custom measurements require logging in.	Free Free service, supported by sponsorship.
Web	Web, Command line
Measurements from a large global set of probes Public data through maps, streams and an API	Runs tests from many locations worldwide Web interface, CLI and API
Custom measurements require an account Aimed at network operators rather than casual users	Depends on the availability of volunteer probes Needs an internet connection and the hosted service
Hosted service	Downloadable app, Web application
Closed source	Open source
License not stated	License not stated
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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