Self-hosted speed test with no Flash or Java
OpenSpeedTest
HTML5 internet speed test that runs in any browser
About OpenSpeedTest
OpenSpeedTest is an HTML5 network performance tool that measures download speed, upload speed, and latency directly in any web browser, with no app, plugin, Flash, or Java. It supports connections from slow links to multi-gigabit lines and is designed to reflect real-world performance. Network owners can also embed the widget on their own site or self-host the open-source server to test private and enterprise networks.
OpenSpeedTest website preview
Live preview of openspeedtest.com via the WordPress mShots service — it can take a few seconds to generate on a first visit.
OpenSpeedTest: strengths & things to check
Strengths
- Completely free to use — this directory lists no paid plan for it.
- Covers speed test, network, html5, open source — see the focus areas listed in its key facts.
- Has 6 close alternatives in the same category on this page, so switching or comparing is easy.
Things to check
- Free tools can change their model or shut down — avoid locking critical work into it without an export path.
- Current plan prices are not listed here (they change too often to print reliably) — confirm the exact price on the official site.
- It is one of 879 tools in the Utilities & Security category here — compare it against the alternatives below before you commit.
Derived from this listing's own data (pricing model, focus areas and category) — not a hands-on review score.
OpenSpeedTest pricing
| Pricing model | Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it. |
|---|---|
| Free access | Yes — fully free |
| Current plan prices | Listed on the official site — prices change, so this directory links out instead of printing a number that may already be stale. |
| Official site | openspeedtest.com |
OpenSpeedTest key facts
- Category: Utilities & Security
- Pricing: Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it.
- Focus areas: speed test, network, html5, open source
- Official site: openspeedtest.com
OpenSpeedTest FAQ
How much does OpenSpeedTest cost?
Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it. Current plans and prices are listed on the official site (openspeedtest.com).
What is OpenSpeedTest used for?
HTML5 internet speed test that runs in any browser Its focus areas in the Utilities & Security category: speed test, network, html5, open source.
Where can I try OpenSpeedTest?
On its official site, openspeedtest.com — the Visit Official Site button above goes straight there.
OpenSpeedTest vs alternatives
| OpenSpeedTest | LibreSpeed | Angry IP Scanner | MyIP | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it. | Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it. | Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it. | Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it. |
| Focus areas | speed test, network, html5, open source | speed test, self hosted, open source, network | network, scanner, open source, ip | ip, network, dns leak, speed test |
| Official site | openspeedtest.com | librespeed.org | angryip.org | ipcheck.ing |
| Directory status | Listed | Listed | Listed | Listed |
Side-by-side from each listing's own directory data. Full alternative cards are below.
About the Utilities & Security category
Password managers, cloud storage, and VPNs for everyday digital security. The Utilities & Security category on Tools Hub currently lists 879 tools. Alongside OpenSpeedTest, it includes Koha, Unison, Pterodactyl, Manyfold.
Alternatives to OpenSpeedTest
Tools in the same Utilities & Security category that share focus areas with OpenSpeedTest — worth comparing before you commit:
Fast network scanner that pings and resolves hosts
All-in-one IP toolbox for checks, leaks, and speed tests
Share one-time secrets with encrypted, self-destructing links
Simple free 2FA with TOTP and push
Free open-source file archiver with its own high-ratio 7z format
More in Utilities & Security
Comparing tools in the Utilities & Security category? These related listings are worth a look: Koha — The world's first free and open source library system; Unison — File synchronisation tool for macOS, Unix and Windows; Pterodactyl — Free, open-source game server management panel you host yourself.
The world's first free and open source library system
File synchronisation tool for macOS, Unix and Windows
Free, open-source game server management panel you host yourself
Organise and share your 3D print files
538 free browser tools for files, calculations, conversions, and code
Self-hosted app to organize and play your retro ROM collection