website speed test: which one to use.

12 listed, with prices as listed. First on the list: Gtmetrix.

In order of Google reach. How we rank

Sites checked 21 Oct 2026

  1. no. 1GtmetrixFree
  2. no. 2Google PageSpeed Insights

    Measures page load speed and suggests improvements, on mobile and desktop.

    Free
  3. no. 3Pingdom

    Tests how long a web page takes to load, from different locations.

    Free
all 12 below

all 12 in website speed test.

In order of Google reach: visits from search and searches for each tool's name. Tools made by the ManyTools team come after the first three from other makers, or after all of them in a shorter list.

the 6 free ones
  1. Place 1GtmetrixFree
  2. Place 2Google PageSpeed InsightsMeasures page load speed and suggests improvements, on mobile and desktop.Free
  3. Place 3PingdomTests how long a web page takes to load, from different locations.Free
  4. Place 4k6Free
  5. Place 5WebPageTestWebPageTest offers a platform for testing web page performance.Free
  6. Place 6GiftofSpeedFree trialRising
  7. Place 7BitCatchaFreeRising
  8. Place 8Dotcom Speed TestPaid
  9. Place 9Lighthouse MetricsPaid
  10. Place 10Speed AnalysisFree trial
  11. Place 11KeyCDN Speed TestPaid
  12. Place 12Uptrends Speed TestPaid

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