Globalping
Run network tests from anywhere in the world
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Globalping lets you run ping, traceroute, DNS, HTTP and other network tests from a worldwide network of open-source probes.
- for
- Developers, DevOps and site reliability engineers needing global network diagnostics.
- pricing
- open source
- license
- open source
Key features
- Global probe network — Run tests from 3100 probes in 638 cities across 72 countries.
- Multiple test types — Supports ping, traceroute, DNS, MTR, HTTP, TCP and more.
- REST API & CLI — Automate tests via a full API or command-line tool.
- No-code integrations — Connect to n8n, Zapier, Uptime Kuma, Upptime and Slack without coding.
- Open-source & free — All components are open source with generous free usage limits.
- Hardware probes for sponsors — GitHub sponsors receive a dedicated secure probe for $10 +/month.
Use cases
- Benchmark CDN latency from multiple continents
- Monitor DNS provider performance regionally
- Debug routing or censorship issues from specific countries
- Automate uptime checks in CI pipelines
- Share test results in Slack for team troubleshooting
Globalping vs alternatives
| Best for | Distributed network testing from any location | Website uptime checks | TypeScript CI pipelines | API testing | Dev environment provisioning |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Open source | Free | Free | Free | Free |
| DevHunt upvotes | 0 | 162 | 158 | 48 | 339 |
| Launched | Jan 2023 | Jan 2024 | Jan 2024 | Jan 2023 | May 2024 |
- Globalping vs Pulsetic: Pulsetic focuses on website uptime monitoring from fixed locations, while Globalping offers arbitrary network tests from a larger probe pool.
- Globalping vs Fluent CI: Fluent CI provides CI/CD pipelines in TypeScript; Globalping is a network testing service, not a CI tool.
- Globalping vs Firecamp: Firecamp is an API testing tool similar to Postman; Globalping specializes in low-level network diagnostics across the globe.
- Globalping vs Daytona: Daytona sets up development environments; Globalping provides distributed network testing, serving different needs.
Globalping FAQ
Is Globalping free to use?+
Yes, the platform and its CLI/API are open source and free with generous limits; higher limits are available for GitHub sponsors.
What kinds of network commands can I run?+
You can run ping, traceroute, DNS queries, MTR, HTTP GET, TCP ping and curl from any probe.
How do I integrate Globalping into my workflow?+
Use the REST API, the CLI, or no-code connectors like n8n, Zapier, Uptime Kuma, Upptime, or the Slack app.
Can I run tests from a specific location?+
Yes, you can specify countries, cities, regions, ASNs, ISP names or cloud region tags, and the platform selects appropriate probes.
What is needed to become a probe host?+
Run the provided Docker/Podman container on any x86 or ARM machine to earn 150 test credits per day.
Are the hardware probes secure?+
Hardware probes are fully open source, block all inbound traffic, and do not expose your LAN.
Summarized by DevHunt from globalping.io · Sep 29, 2026. Details may change; check the official site.