The short version
OpenSpeedTest is a free HTML5 speed test positioned as an easy alternative.
From the HackerLinks archive
OpenSpeedTest
OpenSpeedTest is a free HTML5 speed test positioned as an easy alternative.
At a glance:
First seen:2026-05-30
Last seen:2026-05-30
Times seen:1
Website:openspeedtest.com
Why it caught our attention
It was suggested as a direct way to bypass the usual speed-test business model.
Where it surfaced on Hacker News
2026-05-30
Editorial paraphrase
A commenter wrote that “all it takes to defeat the business model is https://openspeedtest.com/.”
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