Head-to-head · VoIP Monitoring Software
Telchemy SQmediator vs Bicom Systems SIP Monitoring (sipMON)
Telchemy SQmediator leads on 0 checks, Bicom Systems SIP Monitoring (sipMON) on 0, and 5 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreTelchemy SQmediator · 9.1/10
- Most featuresTelchemy SQmediator · 4 of 5
Telchemy SQmediator scores higher on our rubric for voip monitoring software: 9.1 against 8.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #4.
Telchemy SQmediator is the better fit for multi-platform voice and video quality monitoring. Bicom Systems SIP Monitoring (sipMON) is the better fit for detailed SIP packet and call diagnostics.
- Telchemy SQmediator fits best
Multi-platform voice and video quality monitoring
- Bicom Systems SIP Monitoring (sipMON) fits best
Detailed SIP packet and call diagnostics
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Side by side
| Feature | Telchemy SQmediator 9.1/10 Visit ↗ | Bicom Systems SIP Monitoring (sipMON) 8.8/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.1 | 8.8 |
| Ranking | #2 in VoIP Monitoring Software | #4 in VoIP Monitoring Software |
| Best for | Multi-platform voice and video quality monitoring | Detailed SIP packet and call diagnostics |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | Pricing on request | Pricing on request |
| Free plan | — | Not checked yet |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Self-hosted | Self-hosted |
| Platforms | Web, Linux | Linux |
| Integrations | 7 integrations | 1 integrations |
| Built for | Mid-market, Enterprise | Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Telchemy SQmediator 4/5 · Bicom Systems SIP Monitoring (sipMON) 3/5 | ||
| MOS scoring | ✓ | ✓ |
| Jitter tracking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Packet-loss tracking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Synthetic call tests | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| SIP trunk monitoring | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Specs | ||
| Data retention | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
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| Our verdict | Telchemy SQmediator is a multi-user performance management system for service providers, enterprises, and government organizations. It monitors live VoIP and videoconferencing sessions while also running active synthetic tests through… Read the review → |
Bicom Systems SIP Monitoring (sipMON) is a SIP and RTP monitoring system for Internet Telephony Service Providers and PBXware deployments. It is aimed at teams that need detailed visibility into VoIP quality, signaling, live calls, device… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Telchemy SQmediator — where it wins
- Combines passive monitoring with active synthetic test calls
- Adds MOS scoring, SIP analysis, and packet-level diagnostics
- Supports major meeting platforms, multi-tenancy, APIs, and SNMP alerts
Where it doesn't
- Uses contact-sales pricing rather than a self-serve purchase path
- Does not offer a free plan
- Deployment is centered on Linux servers or virtual machines
Bicom Systems SIP Monitoring (sipMON) — where it wins
- Live SIP/RTP/RTCP capture with PCAP export
- Tracks MOS, jitter, delay, packet loss, and RTP streams
- Adds fraud alerts, registration monitoring, recordings, and CDRs
Where it doesn't
- Pricing requires contacting sales
- Designed around Linux and self-hosted deployment
- Integration listed for PBXware rather than a broad ecosystem
- Telchemy SQmediator9.1/10 · Pricing on request
A broad VoIP and video monitoring platform for teams managing complex communications environments.
Visit TelchemyFull verdict → - Bicom Systems SIP Monitoring (sipMON)8.8/10 · Pricing on request
A deep VoIP diagnostics tool for ITSPs running Linux or self-hosted environments.
Visit Bicom SystemsFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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