Speedtest Tracker — Self-Hosted Internet Speed Monitoring Dashboard

Introduction

Speedtest Tracker is a self-hosted dashboard that runs internet speed tests on a configurable schedule and stores the results over time. It helps you monitor your ISP's actual performance against advertised speeds and identify patterns in connectivity degradation.

What Speedtest Tracker Does

• Runs Ookla Speedtest CLI on automated schedules (hourly, daily, custom cron)
• Records download speed, upload speed, ping latency, and jitter over time
• Displays results in charts and graphs with configurable date ranges
• Sends notifications when speeds drop below configured thresholds
• Exports data for external analysis or reporting

Architecture Overview

Speedtest Tracker is a Laravel PHP application with a Filament admin dashboard. It uses the official Ookla Speedtest CLI binary to perform measurements and stores results in SQLite, MySQL, or PostgreSQL. A scheduled task runner triggers tests at configured intervals, and the web interface renders historical data using chart libraries.

Self-Hosting & Configuration

• Deploy via Docker using the LinuxServer.io maintained image
• Set APP_KEY environment variable (generate with docker exec artisan command)
• Configure test frequency via the web dashboard settings panel
• Supports SQLite for simple setups or MySQL/PostgreSQL for larger deployments
• Place behind a reverse proxy for HTTPS; no built-in TLS support

Key Features

• Visual charts showing speed trends over days, weeks, and months
• Threshold-based alerting via email, Telegram, or webhook notifications
• Multiple server selection for testing against different Ookla endpoints
• Data retention policies to manage database size over long periods
• Multi-user support with authentication for shared homelab environments

Comparison with Similar Tools

• LibreSpeed — Tests speed to your own server; Speedtest Tracker measures your ISP connection via Ookla's global network
• Uptime Kuma — Monitors service availability and response times; Speedtest Tracker specifically measures bandwidth throughput
• Netdata — Real-time system and network monitoring; Speedtest Tracker focuses solely on periodic ISP speed measurements
• vnStat — Tracks bandwidth usage volumes; Speedtest Tracker measures actual achievable speeds rather than consumed traffic

FAQ

Q: Does it use the official Ookla Speedtest? A: Yes, it uses the official Speedtest CLI binary from Ookla, producing results consistent with speedtest.net.

Q: How often should I run tests? A: Hourly is common for most users. More frequent testing consumes bandwidth and may trigger ISP throttling on metered connections.

Q: Can I test against a specific server? A: Yes, you can configure preferred Ookla servers by ID in the settings, or let it auto-select the nearest server.

Q: Does running speed tests affect my network? A: Each test uses significant bandwidth for a few seconds. Schedule tests during low-usage periods if you have limited bandwidth.

Sources

• https://github.com/alexjustesen/speedtest-tracker
• https://docs.speedtest-tracker.dev