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Speedtest by Ookla Review

Ookla's internet speed test for web, mobile, desktop and the command line

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By Official AppDuo editorial team · Updated

  • Web
  • iOS
  • Android
  • Windows
  • macOS
  • Linux
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Our verdict

Speedtest suits anyone who wants a quick measurement from a familiar tool with a large server network and clients for many platforms, including a command-line version for admins. The trade-offs are ads in the mobile apps and Ookla's collection of precise location and advertising identifiers.

Best for: People who want a quick check of download, upload and latency against what their plan promises.

Skip it if: People who want no ads and no collection of location or advertising identifiers.

Pros

  • Apps for Android, iOS, Windows, macOS and Apple TV, a web version, and Speedtest CLI for Linux, macOS, Windows and FreeBSD.
  • The About page cites 16,618 testing servers worldwide and more than 71 billion tests since 2006.
  • Measures download, upload, jitter and ping at three stages, plus a video test and coverage maps.

Cons

  • The mobile apps show ads; Google Play labels the app "Contains ads".
  • The privacy policy lists precise location and advertising identifiers, and licenses test results to business customers.
All pros and cons · Who is it for?

Pros

  • Free to use; ads can be removed with a one-off in-app purchase ($0.99 on the App Store).

Cons

  • Google Play ratings vary by region: 4.6/5 in the US but only 3.3/5 in Vietnam.

Best for

  • Admins and developers who need command-line tests or scripted, repeated measurements.
  • Users who also want carrier coverage maps and service-outage status in the same app.

Skip it if

  • Anyone who needs the real speed to a specific service: Ookla's FAQ notes that a nearby test server does not reflect speeds to services hosted far away.

Problems it solves

Experience & key features

What Speedtest is

Speedtest is Ookla's internet speed test; the company is headquartered in Seattle. According to its About page, the service dates from 2006 and logs over 11 million tests a day. It measures the speed between your device and a test server over the device's own connection. It runs on the web and as apps for iOS, Android, macOS, Windows and Apple TV.

Key features

Per the App Store description, the app measures download, upload and jitter, and ping at three stages (idle, download, upload). You can test with a single connection to simulate a file download or with multiple connections to see maximum speed. It also offers a video streaming test, carrier coverage maps and a history of results. The app now includes Downdetector for tracking outages at online services. Speedtest CLI, aimed at developers, outputs CSV, JSON or JSONL.

Pricing and ads

Speedtest is free. The mobile apps show ads; the App Store lists permanent ad removal at $0.99, while Google Play only says an in-app purchase removes ads. We found no page describing a subscription for individual users.

More analysis

Privacy and the reliability of results

Ookla's policy discloses the collection of precise location, connectivity data and advertising identifiers, and the licensing of test results to business customers. Its FAQ says results depend on the device, browser, router and test server, and recommends testing against several servers. In March 2026 Accenture announced it would buy Ookla from Ziff Davis for $1.2 billion; the Speedtest site footer now describes Ookla as an Accenture company.

Screenshots

App Store promotional image: the speed test screen
App Store promotional image: the speed test screen
Second App Store promotional image
Second App Store promotional image

Plans & pricing

Prices last verified Nov 10, 2026

Free

Personal

Free

Free on the web and in the native apps; the mobile apps show ads. Ookla's apps page lists them as free apps for phones, desktops and Apple TV.

Free plan limits
None of the pages we read mention a cap on the number of tests. On the App Store, Permanent Ad Removal is a one-off in-app purchase at $0.99. Google Play also offers an in-app purchase to remove ads but does not list its price.
Free trial
No free trial
Cancellation & refunds

Ookla publishes no separate refund policy on the pages we read. The ad-removal purchase is billed through the App Store or Google Play, so each store's refund rules apply.

Privacy

Under Ookla's privacy policy (effective 27 October 2026), the company collects precise location to complete a test, along with device information, connectivity data such as Wi-Fi SSID, and advertising identifiers. Ookla uses test results for analysis and service improvement and licenses them to its business customers. Depending on your privacy choices, Ookla and third parties may collect behavioural data for interest-based advertising. You can access, correct or delete your data through your account, the DSAR portal or [email protected], and a CCPA notice explains how to opt out of the sale of personal information. Google Play's Data safety section says the app may share location and personal info with third parties and that you can request deletion.

Frequently asked questions

Is Speedtest free?

Yes. The web version and apps are free; the mobile apps carry ads, which an in-app purchase removes ($0.99 on the App Store).

Why do results differ between devices?

According to Ookla's FAQ, devices have different Wi-Fi and cellular capabilities, browsers and test servers also play a part, and your router may not support your plan's full speed.

Can Speedtest run from the command line?

Yes. Speedtest CLI is available for macOS, Windows, Linux and FreeBSD, measures download, upload, latency and packet loss, and outputs CSV, JSON or JSONL.

Does Speedtest collect location?

Yes. Ookla's policy says it collects precise location to complete a test. You can request access or deletion through your account, the DSAR portal or [email protected].

Review evidence & sources10

Scores

Ease of use
8.2
Why this score

The App Store describes a one-tap test with single- or multi-connection modes. Points off for ads inside the interface.

Features
8.5
Why this score

Beyond download, upload and ping it offers a video test, coverage maps, result history, Downdetector and a multi-OS CLI, broader than most speed-test tools.

Value for money
8.0
Why this score

Free, with ad removal at $0.99 on the App Store; the real cost is the ads and the data collected.

Performance
8.0
Why this score

A network of 16,618 servers with automatic selection of a nearby low-ping server. Ookla itself says results vary with device, browser, router and server, and we found no independent accuracy data.

Support
6.0
Why this score

There is an FAQ and a [email protected] address for CLI users; none of the pages we read mention chat or phone support for regular users.

Privacy & security
5.5
Why this score

Precise location and advertising identifiers, licensing of results to businesses and behavioural advertising; Google Play says the app shares location with third parties. On the plus side, you can request deletion and opt out of data sales under CCPA.

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Specs & compatibility
Developer
Ookla
Headquarters
United States
Launched
2006
Category
Utilities

Capabilities

  • Mobile app

Platforms

  • Web
  • iOS
  • Android
  • Windows
  • macOS
  • Linux

Interface languages

  • English
  • Japanese
  • Chinese
  • Spanish
  • French
  • Korean
  • German
  • Portuguese
  • Russian
  • Thai
  • Indonesian

Integrations

  • Downdetector

Support

  • Help center
  • Email

Change history

  1. Feature.Latest Android app update on Google Play; the listing now highlights Downdetector.
  2. Update.Ookla's current privacy policy took effect.
  3. Company.Accenture announced it would buy Ookla, including Speedtest, Downdetector, Ekahau and RootMetrics, along with Ziff Davis's connectivity division, for $1.2 billion.
Full change history (4)
  1. Launch.Speedtest launches; the About page gives only the year, 2006.
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