This is a command line interface for LibreSpeed speed test backends, written in Go. For use when you donø't have a GUI on the client you want to test from.
Publisher’s description
What is librespeed-cli?
librespeed-cli is an open-source network tool program for Windows from LibreSpeed. It ranks 13th by popularity among network tools in this catalogue. It is written in Go.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit, ARM64 and 32-bit as Portable. It runs without installation (portable).
Updates and version history
The current version is 1.0.14, released on August 17, 2026. 4 versions are listed since September 10, 2024, each with links to its own installer files. That is about 2.1 releases a year.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 85,805 times. The source code on GitHub (librespeed/speedtest-cli) has 850 stars. Similar programs include Wireshark, ZeroTier One and iPerf3.
Project description on GitHub: “Command line client for LibreSpeed”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Native ARM64 build for Windows on Arm
- Portable: runs without installation
In short: librespeed-cli is an open-source network tool tool for 64-bit, ARM64 and 32-bit PCs.
Is librespeed-cli safe to download?
- The file is served by github.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
324F9BC16F3B9BB6BFA6AF89BAD1E3E5183AE8C91464B3CB3FC2DB8DF1D6B503· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- The source code is public
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 4 versions ›4 versions over 2 years · about 2.1 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0.14Latest | August 17, 2026 | — | ARM64 ZIP32-bit ZIP64-bit ZIP |
| 1.0.13 | April 30, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIPARM64 ZIP32-bit ZIP |
| 1.0.12 | June 12, 2025 | — | 32-bit ZIP64-bit ZIPARM64 ZIP |
| 1.0.11 | September 10, 2024 | — | ARM64 ZIP64-bit ZIP32-bit ZIP |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id LibreSpeed.librespeed-cli -echoco install librespeed-cli -yscoop install extras/librespeed-cliProgram files (.exe): librespeed-cli.exe
Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- LibreSpeed
- Category
- Network tools
- Licence
- LGPL-3.0
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/librespeed/speedtest-cli
- Written in
- Go
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, ARM64, 32-bit
- Installer
- Portable
- Version
- 1.0.14
- Released
- August 17, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- April 7, 2025
- Versions listed
- 4
- Updates / year
- 2.1
- Chocolatey downloads
- 85,805
- GitHub stars
- 850
- GitHub forks
- 91
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- LibreSpeed.librespeed-cli
- Chocolatey package
- librespeed-cli
- Scoop package
- extras/librespeed-cli
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is librespeed-cli free?
Yes. librespeed-cli is open-source software under the LGPL-3.0 licence.
Is librespeed-cli safe to download?
The download comes from github.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install librespeed-cli with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Does librespeed-cli run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
Yes, there is a native ARM64 installer.
Where can I download an older version of librespeed-cli?
The versions page lists all 4 versions with links to their official installer files, back to September 10, 2024.
Can I use librespeed-cli without administrator rights?
Yes, it is portable: unpack and run it.
What are alternatives to librespeed-cli?
Wireshark, ZeroTier One, iPerf3, Nmap and Speedtest by Ookla. The alternatives page compares them.
