SiteCurl vs GTmetrix: speed checks plus six more categories

GTmetrix tests how fast one page loads. SiteCurl checks speed, SEO, security, accessibility, technical health, uptime, and AI readiness across up to 100 pages.

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GTmetrix is a good tool for page speed tests. You enter a URL, wait for the result, and get a chart with Core Web Vitals data. But speed is only one part of site health. If you care about SEO, security, or accessibility too, you need another tool. SiteCurl covers all seven areas in one scan.

SiteCurl also scans many pages per site. GTmetrix tests one URL at a time. If you manage five sites with ten pages each, that is 50 manual tests in GTmetrix vs one scheduled scan in SiteCurl.

SiteCurl reports are easy to share. Each one has a link that works without a login. GTmetrix reports live on their dashboard and need a paid plan to share. If you send reports to clients, SiteCurl saves that extra step.

Key differences

Seven audit types

SiteCurl

Speed is one of seven areas checked on every scan. You also get SEO, security, accessibility, technical health, uptime, and AI readiness in one report.

GTmetrix

Focused on speed and Core Web Vitals. No SEO, security, or accessibility checks.

Multi-page scanning

SiteCurl

Scans up to 100 pages per site on a schedule. Site issues show up in one report. No manual URL entry needed.

GTmetrix

One URL at a time. You enter each page and wait before starting the next.

Shareable reports

SiteCurl

One-click share links, PDF export, and white-label branding on Studio. Clients can read reports without a login.

GTmetrix

Reports live on the GTmetrix dashboard. Sharing needs a paid plan and a GTmetrix account.

Scheduled monitoring

SiteCurl

Weekly or monthly scans run on their own. Get email alerts when scores drop. See how your site changes over time.

GTmetrix

Monitoring is on paid plans only. The free tier is manual tests only.

Feature comparison

Speed checks

SC

SiteCurl: Yes

Them

GTmetrix: Yes
Core Web Vitals

SC

SiteCurl: No

Them

GTmetrix: Yes
SEO checks

SC

SiteCurl: Yes

Them

GTmetrix: No
Security checks

SC

SiteCurl: Yes

Them

GTmetrix: No
Accessibility checks

SC

SiteCurl: Yes

Them

GTmetrix: No
Multi-page scans

SC

SiteCurl: Yes

Them

GTmetrix: No
Scheduled monitoring

SC

SiteCurl: Yes

Them

GTmetrix: Yes
Shareable report links

SC

SiteCurl: Yes

Them

GTmetrix: No
Score history and alerts

SC

SiteCurl: Yes

Them

GTmetrix: Yes
Waterfall chart

SC

SiteCurl: No

Them

GTmetrix: Yes

GTmetrix is best for deep speed tests on one page at a time. If you need Core Web Vitals and waterfall data, it does that well. SiteCurl is for teams that want speed checks inside a broader audit across many pages.

If speed is your only concern, GTmetrix gives you more detail per page. If you also need SEO, security, and accessibility, SiteCurl covers that in one scan with reports ready to share.

Many teams use GTmetrix for one-off speed deep dives and SiteCurl for ongoing site monitoring. The two tools work well side by side.

Frequently asked questions

Is GTmetrix better for speed testing?

GTmetrix gives deeper speed data per page, including Core Web Vitals and waterfall charts. SiteCurl checks server and markup speed factors as part of a wider audit. If speed is your only focus, GTmetrix goes deeper. If you need a wider view, SiteCurl covers more ground.

Does SiteCurl measure Core Web Vitals?

SiteCurl does not measure Core Web Vitals. It checks page size, compression, script count, image loading, and other server-side speed factors. For lab CWV data, use GTmetrix or Lighthouse.

Can I use both tools together?

Yes. GTmetrix is great for deep speed tests on specific pages. SiteCurl handles ongoing multi-category monitoring across all your sites. Many teams use both.

How does pricing compare?

GTmetrix has a limited free tier. Paid plans start at about $13/mo. SiteCurl Pro is $29/mo with seven audit types and multi-page scanning. Both offer trial periods.

Does GTmetrix check security or SEO?

No. GTmetrix focuses on page speed and Core Web Vitals. For security, SEO, accessibility, and other checks, you need a separate tool or SiteCurl.

Can I share SiteCurl reports with clients?

Yes. Every report has a shareable link that works without a login. You can also export to PDF or CSV. Studio plans include your own branding on the reports.

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