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What it is

nPerf is an internet connection measurement service for speed, latency, browsing, streaming, and mobile signal strength. Its speed test uses a worldwide network of dedicated servers and an algorithm to measure download speed, upload speed, and latency. Mobile apps offer separate speed, browsing, and streaming tests, keep test history with map locations, and allow results to be shared. nPerf says these tests can use up to two times less data than competing tests and include a configurable data threshold indicator. PC and Mac applications test connections up to 10 Gb/s. Free services include tests, instant comparisons, and speed and mobile coverage maps; an account adds web dashboards, statistics, and cloud backup. Premium costs $2 a year. For telecom operators, Analytics supplies crowdsourced network data, more than 250 KPIs, live analysis, and raw data export. The service is available on Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, web, and Windows.

Spec sheet

What it does
nPerf measures Internet speed, latency, browsing, streaming and cellular signal quality, then produces coverage and performance maps.Read 14 Oct 2026 · app.nperf.com
Purpose
nPerf measures Internet connection speed, latency, browsing, streaming, and mobile signal strength.Read 7 Oct 2026 · nperf.com
API
The SDK page states that results can be delivered to a customer information system through a JSON API.Read 14 Oct 2026 · nperf.com
Security
nPerf says its personal-data safeguards include firewalls, physical access controls, and data-access authorization checks.Read 7 Oct 2026 · nperf.com
Headquarters
The legal headquarters is listed at 3-4 Place Charles Hernu, 69100 Villeurbanne, France.Read 14 Oct 2026 · app.nperf.com
Founded
nPerf says it launched in Lyon, France, in 2014.Read 14 Oct 2026 · nperf.com
Business analytics
nPerf Analytics gives telecom operators crowdsourced network data, more than 250 KPIs, live analysis, and raw data export.Read 7 Oct 2026 · nperf.com
Commercial-use limit
The consumer EULA restricts test-data use to private non-commercial purposes unless a separate professional contract is arranged.Read 14 Oct 2026 · app.nperf.com
Company identity
The EULA identifies NPERF as a French simplified joint-stock company with €71,300 share capital and Lyon registry number B 450 208 244.Read 14 Oct 2026 · app.nperf.com
Company size
LinkedIn lists nPerf as having 11–50 employees and being founded in 2014.Read 14 Oct 2026 · fr.linkedin.com
Coverage maps
nPerf provides interactive 3G, 4G and 5G coverage and speed maps based on Android user measurements, updated daily.Read 14 Oct 2026 · nperf.com
Crowdsourced scale
nPerf says it processes more than 300,000 tests daily, 26 billion coverage scans and operates over 3,000 servers.Read 14 Oct 2026 · nperf.com
Custom app analytics
The Custom Mobile App collects more than 150 KPIs and exposes real-time dashboards and CSV exports through the nPerf cockpit.Read 14 Oct 2026 · nperf.com
Custom web app
Businesses can embed a branded speed test with one line of code, automatic updates and no maintenance requirement.Read 14 Oct 2026 · nperf.com
Customer segment
nPerf describes its network testing and analysis solutions as serving fixed and mobile operators, regulators, and private companies.Read 7 Oct 2026 · nperf.com
Data collected
The privacy policy says nPerf may collect location when authorized, device and operating-system details, network information, IP address, and test results.Read 7 Oct 2026 · nperf.com
Data protection
The EULA identifies GDPR-covered personal data and says nPerf collects account, IP, geographic and telecommunications data for its services.Read 14 Oct 2026 · app.nperf.com
Data residency
Account test data backups are hosted in the nPerf cloud on servers located in France.Read 14 Oct 2026 · app.nperf.com
Desktop application
The Windows, macOS and Linux desktop apps run speed, browsing and video-streaming tests and map test locations.Read 14 Oct 2026 · nperf.com
Desktop limits
The PC and Mac applications test connections up to 10 Gb/s and include speed, browsing, and video streaming tests.Read 7 Oct 2026 · nperf.com
Desktop throughput
The desktop application supports connection measurements up to 10 Gb/s and beyond browser limits.Read 14 Oct 2026 · nperf.com
Hosting support
nPerf offers free server hosting support, including managed installation, protection, maintenance, and updates, or an on-request installation process for unmanaged servers.Read 7 Oct 2026 · nperf.com
Independent review availability
La Fabrique du Net’s 2026 review says nPerf is available through web, iOS, Android and desktop apps, with browsing and streaming tests beyond basic speed tests.Read 14 Oct 2026 · lafabriquedunet.fr
Limit: advertising cost
A Google Play reviewer complained that removing advertisements requires an annual payment and preferred a one-time purchase.Read 14 Oct 2026 · play.google.com
Limit: background behavior
A Google Play reviewer reported that passive mapping did not continue after switching apps and later objected to a persistent notification.Read 14 Oct 2026 · play.google.com
Measurement method
The speed test uses an exclusive algorithm and a worldwide network of dedicated servers to measure download speed, upload speed, and latency.Read 7 Oct 2026 · nperf.com
Mobile data use
nPerf says its mobile tests use up to two times less data than competing tests and include a configurable data threshold indicator.Read 7 Oct 2026 · nperf.com
Mobile tests
The mobile app offers separate speed, browsing, and streaming tests, saves test history with locations on a map, and supports sharing results.Read 7 Oct 2026 · nperf.com
Network testing
The mobile app tests download and upload bitrate, latency, browsing speed and video streaming quality.Read 14 Oct 2026 · play.google.com
Praise: breadth
Android Authority praised the combination of upload, download, ping, browsing and streaming measurements plus mapped history and provider comparisons.Read 14 Oct 2026 · androidauthority.com
Praise: usability
Android Authority described the interface as straightforward, clean and easy to navigate.Read 14 Oct 2026 · androidauthority.com
Privacy and data use
nPerf says it markets anonymized technical data to professional customers and may send a user's non-anonymized IP address and test results only to that user's operator for technical diagnosis.Read 7 Oct 2026 · nperf.com
Probe scripting
Probe users can create custom test scripts, set duration and thread parameters, and export results as CSV.Read 14 Oct 2026 · nperf.com
Probes
nPerf Probes run remotely controlled, unattended measurements from devices such as Raspberry Pi and expose more than 150 KPIs.Read 14 Oct 2026 · nperf.com
Provider comparison
Users can compare their results with other users and providers through a real-time barometer.Read 14 Oct 2026 · play.google.com
Rating on Apple App Store
4.8 out of 5 from 4.9K ratings.Read 14 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
Rating on Google Play
4.7 out of 5 from 521K reviews.Read 14 Oct 2026 · play.google.com
Recommended operating system
nPerf recommends Debian 11/12 or Ubuntu 20.04/22.04 minimal installations for servers.Read 14 Oct 2026 · nperf.com
SDK
The nPerf SDK embeds the measurement engine in iOS and Android apps with control over test parameters and user-interface branding.Read 14 Oct 2026 · nperf.com
Server hosting
nPerf offers free hosting-partner server software with managed or unmanaged installation options.Read 14 Oct 2026 · nperf.com
Server requirements
A hosted nPerf server needs at least a 2-core 1.6 GHz CPU, 4 GB RAM, 20 GB disk, symmetric 1 Gb/s connectivity and 64-bit Linux.Read 14 Oct 2026 · nperf.com
Service availability limit
nPerf allows maintenance or updates without advance notice and disclaims responsibility for Internet or user-equipment access problems.Read 14 Oct 2026 · app.nperf.com
Service limits
The terms restrict ordinary users to personal, private, non-collective use and prohibit professional or intensive use and commercial transfer of test data without prior written consent.Read 7 Oct 2026 · nperf.com
System requirements
The EULA lists iOS 9+, Android 4.0.3+, a recent 64-bit PC or Mac from 2015 onward, and a current browser.Read 14 Oct 2026 · app.nperf.com

Plans and prices

Enhanced Services Free Requires a user account · Web test dashboards and statistics · Cloud backup of test data on servers in France Read 7 Oct 2026 · nperf.com
Free Free speed, latency, browsing and streaming tests · last 10 tests history · comparison · speed and mobile coverage maps · active mapping Read 14 Oct 2026 · app.nperf.com
Free Services Free Speed and latency tests · App navigation and streaming tests · Last 10 tests history on mobile and computer apps · Instant comparison · Speed and mobile coverage maps Read 7 Oct 2026 · nperf.com
Premium €2 a year around €2 per year including VAT; varies by platform and country unlimited test history · CSV partial results for last 100 tests · real-time location and network display · test sequences · selectable simultaneous connections · no advertisements Read 14 Oct 2026 · app.nperf.com
PREMIUM Subscription $2 a year One year; Android renews yearly unless cancelled, while iOS requires a new subscription at expiry. Unlimited test history · CSV download of partial results from last 100 tests · Location and network display · Test sequence and simultaneous connections vary by platform · No advertisements Read 7 Oct 2026 · nperf.com

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Separate mobile speed, browsing, and streaming tests
  • Test history includes locations on a map
  • Desktop applications test connections up to 10 Gb/s
  • Analytics includes more than 250 KPIs
  • Free plan includes speed and coverage maps

Limits

  • Premium costs $2 a year
  • Ordinary use is limited to personal, private use
  • Professional or intensive use is prohibited by the terms

Who it suits

It suits people who want to check connection performance across mobile and desktop platforms. Operators, regulators, and private companies may use its network analysis services.

Verdict

nPerf combines connection tests across several platforms with separate analytics for organizations. Check the terms on use and data handling, as well as the platform-specific Premium subscription details, before choosing it.

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