Zach Puls wrote on 1/16/2019 1:53 PM:

Maybe try setting up an Ookla on-site speedtest server? I believe the product is called Speedtest Custom. Setup is pretty simple, and is relatively inexpensive.

 

That gives you the ease-of-use of speedtest.net, with the accuracy similar to having a local iperf server.

 

Zach Puls

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Last time I checked, the Ookla Speedtest Custom software license required for a local server installation (e.g. not using the public speedtest servers) started at ~$2k/year. That does not include the speedtest server hardware which may run you another $2k or more if you want to meet the minimum recommended specs for a gigabit speedtest. Perhaps an initial investment of $4k and a reoccurring $2k/year is inexpensive for some, but I can imagine some folks will struggle to find the value at that price point.

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