Orb

Orb is a network experience platform from the creators of Speedtest and Downdetector, designed to help individuals and organizations understand and improve connectivity. Its software provides real-time visibility into network performance across devices and locations, with interactive troubleshooting, historical data, customizable alerts, and analytics. Users can identify emerging problems, investigate weak Wi-Fi coverage, validate improvements, and support decisions about equipment, access points, or internet service providers.

Orb is built to run on hardware customers already own or as an SDK in existing apps, avoiding the need for proprietary monitoring boxes. Deployments can be managed through Orb Cloud, APIs, or MCP, with data stored in Orb Cloud, streamed to other tools, or kept on-premises. The platform serves home users as well as IT teams, internet providers, managed service providers, schools, healthcare organizations, retailers, and venues. Orb offers apps for macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, and Linux, along with documentation, support, and a free option that includes five Orbs. Pricing and paid plans are available for additional capabilities.