#35 in Monitoring & ObservabilityUpdated 2026-08

LibreSpeed

by LibreSpeed · Open source browser speed test you can self-host

32.6 — BenchRank score out of 100

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Overview

LibreSpeed is a free and open source speed test that runs in a web browser and reports download and upload speeds in Mbps. You can run it on the public instance, choosing from a list of sponsor-hosted servers in various countries, or self-host it on a PHP, Golang, Rust or Node server. It uses no Flash, Java or WebSockets, and is licensed under the LGPL.

Best for: Anyone wanting a browser-based connection speed test, or admins who want to self-host one
Pricing: No prices are shown; the page states the software is free and open source under the LGPL

Strengths and trade-offs

Strengths

Free and open source under the LGPL
Runs in the browser with no Flash, Java or WebSockets
Self-hostable on PHP, Golang, Rust or Node servers
Public test servers across Europe, North America, Japan and Russia

Trade-offs

Self-hosting needs your own PHP, Golang, Rust or Node server
Public instance depends on sponsor-donated third-party servers
The page only shows download and upload speeds in Mbps
A test cannot start until you accept the privacy policy

How this score is made up

Each dimension is scored out of 100 and combined into the headline score using fixed weights.

MCP support: 0 out of 100
Documentation: 0 out of 100
Agent friendliness: 20 out of 100
Customer sentiment: 80 out of 100
Changelog: 100 out of 100
Marketing site structure: 60 out of 100
Operational trust: 0 out of 100

Measured, but not part of the score

Useful to know, but not a mark for or against the product — so these do not affect the ranking.

Openness: 40 out of 100
Maintenance: 100 out of 100

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