A free GTmetrix alternative that checks more than speed
GTmetrix is a popular speed testing tool with detailed waterfall charts. Make It Flow tests speed and Core Web Vitals too, then checks the rest of the site in the same place: SEO, security headers, SSL, DNS and email setup, each with a clear fix.
What GTmetrix is
GTmetrix runs Lighthouse-based speed reports with a waterfall chart, page load video and a choice of test locations. A free account gives a limited number of tests; paid plans add more locations, devices, monitoring and alerts.
Make It Flow vs GTmetrix, feature by feature
Speed test and Core Web Vitals
Make It Flow Free, using Google PageSpeed data
GTmetrix Yes, with detailed waterfall
Explained fixes
Make It Flow Plain-English fix for each issue
GTmetrix Recommendations with technical detail
Based on each product's public website at the time of writing. Features and plans change, so check GTmetrix's own site for current details.
Choose GTmetrix if
- You need a detailed request waterfall and video of the page loading.
- You want to test from many locations and devices.
Choose Make It Flow if
- You want speed, SEO, security and email checked with one free account.
- You want each issue explained in plain English with a fix.
- You want free tools to fix what the test finds, such as image compression.
Using both
Developers often keep GTmetrix for waterfall debugging and use Make It Flow for a full site health check and client-friendly reports.
Questions
Is the speed test the same as Google PageSpeed Insights?
It uses Google's PageSpeed data, then explains the results in plain English and links to the tools that help fix them.
Can it monitor my site's speed over time?
Yes, scheduled re-checks with email alerts are on the Starter plan and above.
Does it show a waterfall chart?
No. If you need request-level debugging, a waterfall tool like GTmetrix is the better fit.
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GTmetrix is a trademark of its owner. Make It Flow is not affiliated with or endorsed by GTmetrix.