Head-to-head · VoIP Monitoring Software
VoIPmonitor vs Bicom Systems SIP Monitoring (sipMON)
VoIPmonitor leads on 0 checks, Bicom Systems SIP Monitoring (sipMON) on 0, and 4 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 4 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreVoIPmonitor · 9.4/10
- Free trialonly VoIPmonitor
VoIPmonitor scores higher on our rubric for voip monitoring software: 9.4 against 8.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #4.
VoIPmonitor is the better fit for broad, deep VoIP operations monitoring. Bicom Systems SIP Monitoring (sipMON) is the better fit for detailed SIP packet and call diagnostics.
- VoIPmonitor fits best
Broad, deep VoIP operations monitoring
- Bicom Systems SIP Monitoring (sipMON) fits best
Detailed SIP packet and call diagnostics
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Side by side
| Feature | VoIPmonitor 9.4/10 Visit ↗ | Bicom Systems SIP Monitoring (sipMON) 8.8/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.4 | 8.8 |
| Ranking | #1 in VoIP Monitoring Software | #4 in VoIP Monitoring Software |
| Best for | Broad, deep VoIP operations monitoring | Detailed SIP packet and call diagnostics |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | $259/unit/yr | Pricing on request |
| Free plan | — | Not checked yet |
| Free trial | 30 days | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Self-hosted | Self-hosted |
| Platforms | Web, Linux | Linux |
| Integrations | 19 integrations | 1 integrations |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features VoIPmonitor 3/5 · Bicom Systems SIP Monitoring (sipMON) 3/5 | ||
| MOS scoring | ✓ | ✓ |
| Jitter tracking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Packet-loss tracking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Synthetic call tests | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| SIP trunk monitoring | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Specs | ||
| Data retention | 21 days | Not checked yet |
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| Our verdict | VoIPmonitor is an open-source network packet sniffer paired with a commercial web interface for monitoring, troubleshooting, recording, and analyzing VoIP and real-time communications traffic. It is designed for telecom operators, service… 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
VoIPmonitor — where it wins
- Analyzes SIP, RTP, WebRTC, MGCP, and SKINNY traffic
- Combines MOS, jitter, packet loss, PCAP, CDRs, and recordings
- Supports remote sensors, decryption, fraud detection, and integrations
Where it doesn't
- No free plan beyond the 30-day full-featured trial
- Advanced capture and analysis require specialist VoIP expertise
- Cloud CDRs go to the hosted GUI while PCAP stays on the customer's server
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
- VoIPmonitor9.4/10 · 30-day trial
Deep VoIP visibility for teams managing complex, distributed voice environments.
Visit VoIPmonitorFull 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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