Side by side
MoonGen vs OpenSpeedTest
Both stand on network testing software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan LinuxSelf-hosted
Choose MoonGen if you need a free Linux packet generator with scriptable traffic control and network measurement. Look elsewhere if your network cards lack the required DPDK support or you need hardware checksum offloading or timestamping on ixgbe NICs with this version.
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OpenSpeedTest provides browser-based measurements and configurable embedding, with self-hosting options for organizations that want to run it in their own environment. Firefox has stated limits for long stress tests and higher speeds.
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| MoonGen | OpenSpeedTest | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux, Self-hosted | Android, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | github.com | openspeedtest.com |
| On network testing software | #18 of 33 | #14 of 33 |
MoonGen: what it does well
- Free to use and MIT licensed.
- Lua scripts control packet construction, transmission, and reception.
- Supports multiple CPU cores for traffic generation.
- Offers rate control and hardware timestamping on supported NICs.
- Includes a simplified command-line interface and a full API.
What to know first
- Requires Linux and a DPDK-compatible network card.
- NIC feature support varies by model.
- Hardware checksum offloading and timestamping do not work on ixgbe NICs with this version.
- Full API use requires custom Lua scripts.
OpenSpeedTest: what it does well
- Measures download, upload, latency, jitter, and stability.
- Browser test needs no app or plugin.
- Widget supports automatic starts and test settings.
- Free for personal and commercial widget use.
- Docker and source-code self-hosting options.
What to know first
- Firefox is not recommended for long stress tests.
- Firefox is not recommended above 2.5 Gbps.
- Self-hosting setup requires a public IP address and domain.
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