LibreSpeed
librespeed/speedtest
A lightweight open-source speed test tool that lets you host your own speed test website on your server, replacing commercial tests, protecting privacy, and completely free.
Self-hosted Speed Test for HTML5 and more. Easy setup, examples, configurable, mobile friendly. Supports PHP, Node, Multiple servers, and more
AI Summary
What This Project Does
It is a web-based speed test tool that you can deploy on your own server, like Speedtest but under your control.
What Problems It Solves
Solves issues like too many ads, privacy leaks, or distant servers inaccuracy in commercial speed test sites, suitable for operators or enterprises building their own services.
Who It's For
Network administrators, telecom operators, home lab enthusiasts, IT personnel needing to monitor intranet quality.
Typical Use Cases
1. Internet companies embedding speed test modules on their official websites.
2. Building a personal network quality monitoring station on home NAS.
3. Small ISPs providing localized speed test services for users.
4. Internal enterprise testing of dedicated line network stability.
Key Strengths & Highlights
Completely free and open source, no ads or plugins, supports one-click Docker deployment, lightweight, and customizable results.
Getting Started Requirements
You need a server (physical or cloud), understand basic Linux commands or Docker deployment, no programming basis required.
Purpose
Suitable for users wanting full control over speed test data and building private services. Not for ordinary individual users who just want to test speed without server setup hassle.
Category
Tech Stack
Project Info
- Primary Language
- JavaScript
- Default Branch
- master
- License
- LGPL-3.0
- Homepage
- https://librespeed.org
- Created
- Mar 4, 2016
- Last Commit
- today
- Last Push
- today
- Indexed
- Apr 19, 2026