SIPCAPTURE Homer

Self-Hosted

Open-source SIP monitoring and analysis platform for VoIP networks

Overview

SIPCAPTURE Homer is a scalable, real-time SIP capture and analysis system for VoIP networks. It supports SIP, RTP, WebRTC, and related protocols, offering call detail records (CDRs), packet-level troubleshooting, and integration with Prometheus/Grafana. Deployable via Docker, Kubernetes, or traditional servers, it helps telecom operators, service providers, and enterprises ensure call quality, detect network issues, and comply with regulations—all with self-hosted privacy and no vendor lock-in.

Self-Hosting Resources

Find Official Image on Docker Hub View Source & Docs

Below is a reference structure for docker-compose.yml. ⚠️ Do NOT run blindly. Replace placeholders with official values.

docker-compose.template.yml TEMPLATE


version: '3'
services:
  sipcapture_homer:
    image: <OFFICIAL_IMAGE_NAME>:latest
    container_name: sipcapture-homer
    ports:
      - "8080:<APP_INTERNAL_PORT>"
    volumes:
      - ./data:/app/data
    restart: unless-stopped

Key Features

Real-time SIP/RTP/WebRTC capture
Call detail records (CDRs) and analytics
Prometheus/Grafana integration for monitoring

Frequently Asked Questions

? Is SIPCAPTURE Homer hard to install?

It’s straightforward with official Docker/Kubernetes compose files, but basic VoIP and server admin skills are needed for custom deployments.

? Is it a good alternative to proprietary VoIP monitoring tools?

Yes—Homer provides comparable real-time capture and CDR analysis features at no cost, with self-hosted privacy benefits, making it ideal for teams avoiding vendor lock-in.

? Is it completely free?

Yes, Homer is open-source under the AGPL license, so it’s free to use, modify, and self-host for any purpose without hidden fees.

Top Alternatives

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Tool Info

Pricing Open Source

Category Communication - SIP

Platform Self-Hosted

Pros

⊕ Privacy-focused (self-hosted data control)
⊕ No subscription fees (open-source)

Cons

⊖ Requires technical VoIP/server admin knowledge
⊖ Scaling needs resources for high-traffic networks