Internet connection measurement for developers
Publisher’s description
What is Speedtest CLI?
Speedtest CLI is a proprietary network tool program for Windows from Ookla.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit as Portable. The main installer is 974 KB. It runs without installation (portable).
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Portable: runs without installation
- Small download (974 KB)
Cons
- Proprietary licence: check the terms and price
- No native ARM64 build
- No update for more than a year
In short: Speedtest CLI is a network tool tool for 64-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down.
Is Speedtest CLI safe to download?
- The file is served by install.speedtest.net, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
13E3D888B845D301A556419E31F14AB9BFF57E3F06089EF2FD3BDC9BA6841EFA· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link answered when we last checked it (October 22, 2026)
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 1 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.2.0Latest | February 14, 2023 | 974 KB | 64-bit ZIP |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Ookla.Speedtest.CLI -escoop install main/speedtest-cliRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Ookla
- Category
- Network tools
- Licence
- Proprietary
- Price
- See the publisher’s site
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- Portable
- Version
- 1.2.0
- Released
- February 14, 2023
- Added to the catalogue
- February 14, 2023
- Versions listed
- 1
- Website
- speedtest.net
- winget ID
- Ookla.Speedtest.CLI
- Scoop package
- main/speedtest-cli
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Frequently asked questions
Is Speedtest CLI free?
Speedtest CLI is proprietary (closed-source) software (licence: Proprietary). Whether it costs money depends on the edition: check the publisher’s site for prices and free tiers.
Is Speedtest CLI safe to download?
The download comes from install.speedtest.net, 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 Speedtest 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 Speedtest CLI run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
Can I use Speedtest CLI without administrator rights?
Yes, it is portable: unpack and run it.
What are alternatives to Speedtest CLI?
Wireshark, ZeroTier One, iPerf3, Nmap and librespeed-cli. The alternatives page compares them.
