nPerf
Crowdsourced network quality monitoring and speed testing for telcos
Founded
2014
Starting Price
$0
Category
Network Monitoring
Last updated April 8, 2026
About nPerf
nPerf is a French network measurement platform that combines a free consumer speed test with a B2B crowdsourced data service used by telecom operators, regulators, and enterprises to monitor mobile and fixed network quality. Its PerfLive platform aggregates millions of real-world measurements from nPerf apps worldwide, giving operators granular insights into coverage, throughput, latency, and QoS across geographies.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Huge crowdsourced dataset collected from real end-users across many countries
- Comprehensive test methodology covering speed, latency, browsing, and streaming QoE
- Independent French vendor trusted by regulators and telcos for neutral benchmarking
- Flexible delivery via dashboard, API, raw exports, and white-label SDK
- Free consumer tools feed the B2B dataset, keeping measurements fresh and global
Key Features
Crowdsourced network data
Aggregates millions of real-user measurements from nPerf mobile apps to map mobile and fixed network performance worldwide.
PerfLive dashboard
B2B web platform for telcos and regulators to explore network KPIs, coverage maps, and drill down by operator, technology, and location.
Full speed test suite
Measures download, upload, latency, jitter, browsing, and video streaming quality in a single test sequence.
Coverage and technology maps
Interactive maps showing 2G/3G/4G/5G and Wi-Fi coverage based on real signal and throughput samples.
QoS and QoE metrics
Quality-of-Service and Quality-of-Experience indicators including video streaming scores and web browsing performance.
Custom data exports and APIs
Raw measurement data, aggregated KPIs, and custom extracts delivered via API or file exports for BI integration.
White-label SDK and apps
Embeddable SDK and white-label speed test apps that let operators collect branded measurements from their own user base.
Pricing
Free
$0
- Web-based speed test
- Mobile speed test apps (iOS, Android)
- Personal test history
- Public coverage maps
Enterprise
Custom
Best For
Mobile operator network benchmarking
Telcos use PerfLive to compare their 4G/5G performance against competitors and track improvements after network upgrades.
Regulator market monitoring
Telecom regulators leverage nPerf data to independently verify operator coverage claims and publish national QoS reports.
Rollout and optimization tracking
Engineering teams monitor the impact of new site deployments, spectrum refarming, and configuration changes on real-world throughput.
Enterprise connectivity audits
Companies with distributed sites use nPerf apps and data to assess connectivity quality across offices, stores, or field locations.
