Testing our Internet Speed is a popular pastime, especially when we want to show off to the world how fast our Internet is. You’ve done this before, right? Are we the only ones? Say it isn’t so, Johnny! If you haven’t yet got down and dirty with speed tests, or you’re looking for a different source to get the job done, keep reading because we’re going to get you excited and sweaty.
Internet Speed Test
Here is a list of some of the best free Internet Speed Test online services, websites, and software to test your network connection speed:
- SpeedTest.net
- Cloudflare
- TestMy.net
- SpeedOf.me
- BandwidthPlace.com
- CNET.com
- Fast.com
- Google SpeedTest.
- McAfee Speed Test
- AuditMyPC Internet Speed Test
- Speakeasy Speed Test
- Network Speed Test
1] SpeedTest.net
SpeedTest.net is arguably the most famous of the pack. We’ve been using this to test our Internet speed since the dawn of a very slow Internet. Everyone who has tested their Internet speed should have used this one before, so if you haven’t already, Speedtest.net should be your first bet. To make it even more enticing, users can find a Speedtest.net app in Google Play for Android, iTunes for iOS, and the Windows Store for Windows Phone.
2] Cloudflare
Cloudflare is a simple tool for testing your internet speed and related data. Simply visit the site, and the testing will start.
3] TestMy.net
TestMy.net is another one of the great ones right here. We like this speed tester because it uses HTML5 instead of Flash or Java. Meaning that testing your speed via mobile is easier than usual. No more having to look at error messages telling you to download Flash.
Related: Best Free Internet Speed Test Apps for Windows PC.
4] SpeedOf.me
SpeedOf.me is great, mainly due to its awesome user interface. The service utilizes 54 servers around the world, so users will always get the best possible results no matter where they are located.
5] BandwidthPlace.com
BandwidthPlace.com is not as good as the others since it only has access to 17 servers around the world. However, depending on your location, this speed test tool will undoubtedly get the job done. Still, we recommend getting a second opinion from another source after seeing the results.
6] CNET.com
CNET.com too offers an Internet Speed Test service. It is not my favorite due to its use of Flash, and it doesn’t support upload speed tests. Yes, we understand that for most people, the upload speed test is irrelevant, but for us folks, it is just as necessary in many cases. The graphs are pretty, so there’s one great reason to use it.
7] Fast.com
Fast.com is a service from Netflix.
8] Google SpeedTest
Google SpeedTest is a service from Google.com.
9] McAfee Speed Test
McAfee Speed Test Internet Connection Speedometer tells you how fast or slows your internet connection speed is.
10] AuditMyPC Internet Speed Test
AuditMyPC Internet Speed Test is designed to check the real bandwidth of your internet.
11] Speakeasy Speed Test
Speakeasy Speed Test too will help test internet connection speed.
12] Network Speed Test
Network Speed Test is an app from the Windows Store developed by Microsoft. We like it because it is simple and faster to access because it sits right on our Start Menu. It also shows network information along with a history of past tests for future reference.
The downside for us is that we are not close to the servers. The last time we tested, our ping was 99ms, while Speedtest.net showed us a ping of 14ms and better overall results.
TIP: Here is a list of free HTML5 Bandwidth testing sites that don’t need Flash.
Which one do you prefer to use?
The one provided by DSLReports should also have been included. Their test doesn’t use flash and utilizes many servers.