Self-host OpenSpeedTest on a VPS
A clean, browser-based speed test server.
Host a modern speed test with a nice UI, measuring download, upload and ping.
Why self-host OpenSpeedTest?
OpenSpeedTest gives you a polished speed test you can brand and host yourself.
How to install OpenSpeedTest
- 1
Provision a VPS
Choose a plan with room for your data as well as the app.
- 2
Install the stack
Install Node.js or static + Nginx.
- 3
Deploy the application
Follow the project’s official install guide for your distribution.
- 4
Enable HTTPS
Serve it on your own domain behind a reverse proxy with a certificate.
- 5
Back it up
Schedule a database dump plus a copy of any uploaded files to an off-box location.
Practical tips
- Give OpenSpeedTest its own database user with rights only on its own schema.
- Reverse-proxy OpenSpeedTest and terminate TLS at the proxy so certificates are managed in one place.
- Take a VPS snapshot before major upgrades so you can roll back cleanly.
- Keep OpenSpeedTest patched — most self-hosting incidents are unpatched software.
Frequently asked questions
- How much RAM does OpenSpeedTest need?
- Plan on 256 MB for typical use; add headroom if you expect many concurrent users.
- What stack does OpenSpeedTest run on?
- Node.js or static + Nginx.
- Can I run other things on the same VPS?
- Yes — size the plan so OpenSpeedTest plus your other workloads fit in RAM with room to spare.
Looking for something else? Popular alternatives include LibreSpeed, iperf3, Ookla (hosted) — browse all app guides.
About OpenSpeedTest
OpenSpeedTest is open-source software released under the MIT licence. HostingSwift does not maintain, sell or support OpenSpeedTest itself — you install and run it on your own VPS. These are the official links to the project:
- Website: openspeedtest.com
- Source code: github.com/openspeedtest/Speed-Test
Read the project's own documentation before deploying. We credit upstream projects because we genuinely run and recommend them — see our full open-source directory.