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LibreSpeed vs OpenSpeedTest
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| Fact | LibreSpeed | OpenSpeedTest |
|---|---|---|
| Language | JavaScript | JavaScript |
| Licence | LGPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Stars | 15k | 3.8k |
| Latest | v6.3.0 | none |
| Last push | 2026-09-27 | 2026-04-22 |
| Release cadence | about 26 days between releases | too few releases |
| Active contributors | 7 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 0 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | No release or tag |
How they relate
Both replace Speedtest by Ookla. Alternatives to Speedtest by Ookla →
PartialLibreSpeedMeasures download, upload, ping and jitter to a server you host, not to a global network of test servers.
PartialOpenSpeedTestMeasures speed to a server you host from any browser, not to a global network of test servers.
LibreSpeed
unsigned The latest release, v6.3.0, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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OpenSpeedTest
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