getReport vs WebPageTest
WebPageTest is the deepest free speed tool there is: 30 locations, real browsers, filmstrips and 150 runs a month. It measures performance only. getReport uses Google’s Lighthouse for speed and adds the six other modules, with fixes written for people who are not performance engineers.
| Feature | WebPageTest free | WebPageTest Pro (from $15/mo) | getReport |
|---|---|---|---|
| Account required | Yes | Yes | No |
| Tests per month | 150 | 1,000+ | Unlimited (fair use) |
| Test locations | 30 | 30+ | 1 (Frankfurt), 2 when funded |
| Filmstrip, waterfall | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Real-user data | - | - | CrUX field data, 28 days |
| Report history | 60 days | 13 months | 12 months |
| Scheduled tests, alerts | - | Yes | Daily change alerts free; speed monitoring a funded unlock |
| SEO, security, accessibility, schema, social | - | - | Yes, all seven |
| API | - | Yes | Planned: free, keyed |
| Price | $0 | $15 / mo (1,000 runs) | $0 · donations |
Source: webpagetest.org pricing, fetched 24 Sep 2026. Numbers change; tell us if something is out of date. “Planned” means a later milestone, listed on the funding page.
Choose WebPageTest if
- You need tests from a specific region or device
- You debug performance at the request level
- You want scripted, multi-step tests
Choose getReport if
- You want speed plus everything else in one place
- You want a report a marketer can act on
- You want it without an account
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What people usually open WebPageTest for, as free getReport tools. Each runs the same checks as the full report, without an account.
Questions
Is getReport as detailed as WebPageTest?
Not for performance debugging: WebPageTest offers 30 locations, scripted multi-step tests and request-level analysis. getReport shows the Lighthouse filmstrip and waterfall with fixes in plain language, and adds six other modules beyond speed.
Do I need an account to test with getReport?
No. Paste a URL and the report runs; the link to it stays live for 12 months and can be shared with anyone.
Where does getReport test from?
Speed numbers come from Google PageSpeed Insights and the Chrome UX Report; the rest of the checks run from Frankfurt, Germany. A second test location is a funded unlock.
How we compare: the WebPageTest columns come from its public pricing page on the date above; the getReport column from what the site does today, with “planned” and “funded unlock” where a feature is not on yet. The methodology lists every check and where its data comes from.