Surfmeter Automator
- Active, scheduled tests
- Headless and unattended
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Surfmeter won the Streaming Media European Innovation Award for Best QoS/QoE Platform/Service.
| Compare | Surfmeter Automator Continuous, active testing from dedicated probes | Surfmeter Mobile Quality SDK Active field testing on Android and iOS devices | Surfmeter Player SDK Passive monitoring inside your video apps |
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| Video MOS score Standardized perceptual quality scoring | Yes ITU-T P.1203 | Yes ITU-T P.1203 | Yes ITU-T P.1203 |
| Works with Dashboard Analyze and compare results in Surfmeter | Yes Also works standalone | Yes Also works standalone | Yes Including API access |
| Explore the product | View Automator | View Mobile Quality SDK | View Player SDK |
Compare each capability across all three products.
Measurement approach
How measurements are initiated
Surfmeter Mobile Quality SDK
- Active tests in your Android or iOS app
- Field, drive, or crowd testing
Surfmeter Player SDK
- Passive session monitoring
- Runs in the background
2026 award
Surfmeter won the Streaming Media European Innovation Award for Best QoS/QoE Platform/Service.
Platforms
Where the client runs
Surfmeter Automator
- Linux
- Docker
- Virtual machines
- Raspberry Pi
Surfmeter Mobile Quality SDK
- Android phones and tablets (no root needed)
- iOS devices (iOS 15+)
Surfmeter Player SDK
- Web
- Android and Android TV
- iOS and tvOS
- Chromecast
- … and many more
Services and content
What can be measured
Surfmeter Automator
- OTT and social video services
- Any website
- Video conferencing
- Speed and network tests
Surfmeter Mobile Quality SDK
- YouTube and Netflix on Android and iOS
- Additional OTT services on Android
- Native-player streams and websites
Surfmeter Player SDK
- Your own streaming service
- Supported web and native players
KPI groups
The main measurement outputs
Surfmeter Automator
- Video QoE
- Web performance
- Network performance
- CDN performance
Surfmeter Mobile Quality SDK
- Video QoE
- Web performance
- Cellular and location context
Surfmeter Player SDK
- Video QoE
- Playback details
- Device and session context
Video MOS score
Standardized perceptual quality scoring
Surfmeter Automator
Yes
ITU-T P.1203 Surfmeter Mobile Quality SDK
Yes
ITU-T P.1203 Surfmeter Player SDK
Yes
ITU-T P.1203 Works with Dashboard
Analyze and compare results in Surfmeter
Surfmeter Automator
Yes
Also works standalone Surfmeter Mobile Quality SDK
Yes
Also works standalone Surfmeter Player SDK
Yes
Including API access What is the difference between the Automator, the Mobile Quality SDK, and the Player SDK?
The Automator runs active, scheduled tests from dedicated probes, headless and unattended. The Mobile Quality SDK runs active tests inside your Android or iOS app, for field, drive, or crowd testing. The Player SDK passively monitors real viewing sessions inside your own video apps.
Which product should I use to test third-party streaming services?
The Automator tests OTT and social video services, any website, video conferencing, and speed and network tests. The Mobile Quality SDK tests YouTube and Netflix trailers on Android and iOS, plus additional OTT services on Android. The Player SDK measures your own streaming service.
Do all products calculate a video MOS?
Yes. The Automator, the Mobile Quality SDK, and the Player SDK all score video quality with the ITU-T P.1203 standard.
Do I need the Surfmeter Dashboard?
All three products work with the Surfmeter Dashboard, where you can analyze and compare results. The Automator and the Mobile Quality SDK also work standalone, and the Player SDK data is available through an API as well.
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