LibreSpeed vs OpenSpeedTest
Comparing two open source alternatives to Speedtest by Ookla. Use the comparison below to decide which one fits your needs.
LibreSpeed
LGPL-3.0Self-hosted speed test with easy setup, supports PHP and Node.js backends, mobile-friendly, and highly configurable.
OpenSpeedTest
MITFree and open-source HTML5 network performance estimation tool using only built-in web APIs — no third-party frameworks required.
Side-by-side comparison
| LibreSpeed | OpenSpeedTest | |
|---|---|---|
| License | LGPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Self-hostable | Yes | Yes |
| GitHub Stars | 15,142 | 3,765 |
| Forks | 2,509 | 369 |
| Open Issues | 13 | 58 |
| Last Commit | Sep 2, 2026 | Apr 22, 2026 |
| First Released | Mar 4, 2016 | Jul 15, 2021 |
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GitHub stars over time
GitHub stars over time
LibreSpeed15,142
OpenSpeedTest