M-Lab NDT
6.3#14 in network testing softwareAndroidiOSWebAPI
VisitM-Lab NDT vs PingPlotter
PingPlotter
8.2#1 in network testing softwareFrom $6.99 a monthFree planiOSWebAPILinux
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| Fact | M-Lab NDT | PingPlotter |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 2009 | 1998 |
| Integrations | M-Lab publishes NDT data through BigQuery and archives raw measurement data in Google Cloud Storage. | REST-call alerts can post to Slack, Microsoft Teams or Google Chat and create Jira tickets. |
| Intended users | M-Lab describes its platform as supporting researchers and says its open performance data can be used by consumers, operators, regulators, researchers, and civil society. | The maker presents Standard for home network troubleshooting, Professional for small office networks, and Cloud for remote teams. |
| Privacy | M-Lab says its tests do not collect information about other Internet traffic or personally identifiable information, while collected test data, including connecting IP addresses, is made public indefinitely and cannot be deleted per individual test. | Pingman Tools says personal information is stored on servers in the United States and is not sold commercially. |
M-Lab NDT plans
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PingPlotter plans
- FreeFree
- Standard$6.99 a month
- Professional$29 a month
- Professional Edition$29 a month
- PingPlotter Cloud$90 a month
- Standard Edition—
Pick M-Lab NDT if…
NDT suits people who want to measure connection speed, and researchers, operators, regulators, or public-interest groups examining Internet performance. Its public results also make the connecting IP address visible indefinitely.
Pick PingPlotter if…
PingPlotter suits people troubleshooting home or small-office networks, as well as remote teams monitoring connections. Its maker presents Standard for home use, Professional for small offices, and Cloud for remote teams.