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 | Planned: daily, 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 Numbers change; tell us if something is out of date.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