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