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Speedtest by Ookla vs Speedtest CLI: catalog facts
Speedtest by Ookla	Speedtest CLI
Free Free on the web and in the desktop and mobile apps.	Free Free for personal, non-commercial use. Commercial use requires a licence.
Windows, macOS, Android, iOS, Web	Windows, macOS, Linux, Command line
Works in a browser or in apps for most platforms Picks a nearby test server automatically	Official client with results comparable to the web test JSON and CSV output suited to scheduled monitoring
Closed source Site includes links to other Ookla services alongside the test	Closed source and licensed for non-commercial use by default Results depend on which Ookla server is selected
Downloadable app, Web application	Downloadable app
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
No account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Needs internet	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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