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Also covers network tools and open source · same kind of open-source project
HTTP requests can be sent from the command line using xh, a fast tool inspired by HTTPie.
Alternatives
The Best CLI Alternatives in 2026
24 alternatives0 free · 16 open source
Looking for something like CLI? Here are 24 alternatives, ranked by how closely they match it on purpose, features and platforms. Of these, 16 are open source.
Test download and upload speeds from the command line using fast.com with fast-cli.
Top picks at a glance
First suggestionxhHTTP requests can be sent from the command line using xh, a…Another optionCloudflaredConnect local services through Cloudflare Tunnel with…
Quick comparison
| # | Alternative | Pricing | Open source | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | xh | — | Yes | Android, Linux, macOS |
| 2 | Cloudflared | — | Yes | — |
| 3 | RustCat | — | Yes | Linux, macOS, Windows |
| 4 | Speed Test | — | Yes | — |
| 5 | Speedtest | — | Yes | — |
| 6 | CLI | — | Yes | — |
| 7 | Cloudflare Speed Test | — | Not stated | Web |
| 8 | fast | — | Not stated | Web |
| 9 | Adguard Sdnsfilter | — | Yes | — |
| 10 | Plow | — | Yes | — |
All CLI alternatives
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Also covers network tools and open source · same kind of open-source project
Connect local services through Cloudflare Tunnel with cloudflared, the command-line tunnel client.
3
Also covers network tools and open source · same kind of open-source project
Listen on network ports or open a reverse shell with Rustcat, a cross-platform command-line tool.
4
Also covers network tools and open source · same kind of open-source project
Measure network performance with OpenSpeedTest, an open-source HTML5 speed test built with browser APIs.
5
Also covers network tools and open source · same kind of open-source project
Run a self-hosted HTML5 internet speed test with LibreSpeed, which supports multiple server configurations.
6
Also covers network tools and open source · same kind of open-source project
Run Cloudflare’s internet speed test from a terminal and view results in a text interface.
7
Also covers network tools
Cloudflare Speed Test measures download, upload, latency, jitter, and packet loss for an internet connection.
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fast
fast.comAlso covers downloads and network tools
Estimate internet download speed in a browser with FAST.com, Netflix’s simple speed test.
9
Also covers network tools and open source · same kind of open-source project
Use the AdGuard DNS filter, which combines filters for ads, tracking protection, and mobile ads.
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Also covers network tools and open source · same kind of open-source project
Benchmark HTTP and HTTPS endpoints with Plow, which displays results in a web UI or terminal.
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Also covers network tools and open source · same kind of open-source project
Register a free domain, connect a DNS provider, and follow practical DNS learning resources through DigitalPlat FreeDomain.
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Also covers network tools and open source · same kind of open-source project
High-performance HTTP reverse proxy applications can be developed with YARP, a toolkit.
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Also covers network tools and open source · same kind of open-source project
Run Unbound as a validating, recursive, caching DNS resolver for network domain lookups.
14
Also covers network tools and open source · same kind of open-source project
Expose a local server behind NAT or a firewall using frp, a reverse proxy for network tunneling.
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Also covers network tools and open source · same kind of open-source project
Trace network latency by continuously pinging each host between a computer and its destination.
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Also covers network tools and open source · same kind of open-source project
Explore HaGeZi DNS free, non-commercial public DNS servers operated in Europe.
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Also covers network tools and open source · same kind of open-source project
Switch between host file configurations on macOS, Linux, and Windows with SwitchHosts.
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OpenSpeedTest
openspeedtest.comAlso covers network tools
Measure internet download, upload, ping, and jitter in a browser with OpenSpeedTest, an HTML5 speed test.
19
Also covers network tools and open source
Troubleshoot network problems with NETworkManager, an open-source application with built-in diagnostic tools.
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Globalping
globalping.ioAlso covers network tools
Globalping runs latency tests and network commands from probes around the world.
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Waveform Test
waveform.com/tools/bufferbloatAlso covers network tools
Test internet speed and bufferbloat with Waveform’s online network measurement tool.
22
SpiderSuite
spidersuite.ioAlso covers network tools · same kind of open-source project
SpiderSuite provides web crawling, interception, and analysis tools for security testing.
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LibreSpeed
librespeed.orgAlso covers network tools
LibreSpeed measures internet speed in a browser and can also be self-hosted as open-source software.
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PortChecker
portchecker.coAlso covers network tools
Port Checker tests whether ports are open and whether router port forwarding is configured.
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Alternatives to similar tools
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What is the best alternative to CLI?
Based on features, tags and platforms, the closest alternatives to CLI are xh, Cloudflared, and RustCat.
Are there open-source alternatives to CLI?
Yes: xh, Cloudflared, RustCat, and Speed Test.
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