SpeedKetchup vs Speedtest Tracker
Pros and cons
Each app's own strengths and weaknesses, plus the specs where SpeedKetchup and Speedtest Tracker differ.
SpeedKetchup
Pros
- One static binary running in under 1 MB of memory
- Results stay in a plain CSV file
- Sends every test to InfluxDB, MQTT and Prometheus
- Charts built in, with no database to run
Cons
- No alerts or notifications of its own
- InfluxDB and MQTT writes are plain HTTP and plain MQTT, with no TLS
- No packet loss in results
Speedtest Tracker
Pros
- Alerts when speed drops below thresholds
- Long history with dashboard charts
- Scheduled tests on your own cron
- Public dashboard for guests
Cons
- Most notification channels now deprecated
- Thresholds only set during install
- Client only, cannot act as a test server
SpeedKetchup vs Speedtest Tracker: specs side by side
Every spec for both apps in one table. Values in bold are where one app has the edge, and amber ones are worth a second look before you install.
| Spec | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Licence | GPL-2.0 | MIT |
| Install options | Docker + Linux | Docker only |
| Clients | macOS · Windows | – |
| Web UI | Yes | Yes |
| Architecture | x86 + ARM | x86 + ARM |
| Stated minimum | 1 MB RAM | Not stated |
| Containers | 1The app alone | 1The app alone |
| Database | CSV | SQLite / MySQL / PostgreSQL |
| Runtime | Rust | PHP |
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