the free mini is not going away? On Tue, Sep 23, 2014 at 11:21 AM, Josh Reynolds via Af <af@afmug.com> wrote:
> Not the same number of threads, different results, not customizable. > > Josh Reynolds, Chief Information Officer > SPITwSPOTS, www.spitwspots.com > On 09/23/2014 07:41 AM, Eric Kuhnke via Af wrote: > > speedtest mini, it's just a PHP script and some files... > > > http://www.speedtest.net/mini.php > > > > On Tue, Sep 23, 2014 at 8:29 AM, Darren Shea via Af <af@afmug.com> wrote: > >> The current version we use is a basic SpeedTest interface, and Ookla >> stores the results in a database, so we can review all the results for a >> particular IP address (great for those pesky “my speedtest results always >> suck” customers) – that was costing us $500/year. The other advantage is >> that we give our Speedtest server URL to our customers, and they don’t see >> ads, including ads for rival ISPs. >> >> >> >> In the now-typical cycle, Ookla has decided to discontinue support for >> this popular product, and are trying to move us to their new NetGauge >> product, which is nearly $2000 for the yearly license, and another $1000 >> for one-time setup/customization/branding, which they offer to waive if we >> renew. I don’t need all the new features, and don’t want to spend 4 times >> as much for them… >> >> >> >> >> Darren >> >> >> >> *From:* Af [mailto:af-bounces+dshea=ecpi....@afmug.com] *On Behalf Of *Jeremy >> via Af >> *Sent:* Tuesday, September 23, 2014 10:13 AM >> *To:* af@afmug.com >> *Subject:* Re: [AFMUG] Speedtest replacements? >> >> >> >> So, what are the licensing costs? Is this for private use or does it >> also cost to run a public speedtest.net server? >> >> >> >> On Tue, Sep 23, 2014 at 9:10 AM, Bill Prince via Af <af@afmug.com> wrote: >> >> Us too. Same story with Ookla. Like their interface, but their prices >> are too steep for what we use it for. >> >> bp >> >> >> >> On 9/23/2014 7:34 AM, Darren Shea via Af wrote: >> >> We currently host our own speedtest server using Ookla's speedtest >> technology, but Ookla is discontinuing the version we run, and >> the licensing fees for the new version are very steep. I'm looking at >> alternatives, such as OpenSpeedTest and speed.io, but would >> like to get some feedback on these if anyone is using them. >> >> We once tried using Brandon Checkett's Fancy Speed Test, but the results >> display was not really in line with what we wanted. >> >> Does anyone hosting their own, non-Ookla, speedtest server have some >> success stories or horror stories about particular packages? >> >> Thank you, >> Darren >> >> >> >> >> >> > > > -- All parts should go together without forcing. You must remember that the parts you are reassembling were disassembled by you. Therefore, if you can't get them together again, there must be a reason. By all means, do not use a hammer. -- IBM maintenance manual, 1925
