Speedtest for Mac

Quick summary

A free, user-friendly tool makes it easy to check system and network performance with a single click. Designed for straightforward use, the application typically appears in the system dock for quick access and can also be launched manually when needed.

How it operates

The utility runs an automated test that evaluates key aspects of your connection and presents the findings visually. Tests start at the press of a button and complete without requiring technical configuration.

What it reports

Connection stability and signal strength
Download throughput
Upload throughput

These results are shown as clear charts and graphs so you can quickly understand performance at a glance.

Test outputs can be exported or shared directly from the interface when required, making it simple to supply diagnostics to others or keep a record of performance over time.

Recommended option

Speedtest by Ookla — free to use

Technical

Title

Speedtest

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Available languages

License

Free

Latest update

2017-04-07

Author

Ookla

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