HiPerConTracer
HiPerConTracer is a free, open-source framework for Ping and Traceroute measurements, intended for Linux and self-hosted use.
What HiPerConTracer is
HiPerConTracer is a free, open-source framework for Ping and Traceroute measurements, intended for Linux and self-hosted use. It supports ICMP and UDP, multi-homing, parallel measurements, and networks that use load balancing. Linux software and hardware timestamping provide nanosecond-precision timing. Its tools can view, merge, convert, sync, collect, import, query, and manage results; the Results Tool can convert files to CSV. The Importer works with MariaDB, MySQL, PostgreSQL, and MongoDB. For distributed measurement nodes, the Sync Tool transfers files to a remote Collector using Rsync and SSH, while a reverse SSH tunnel can let a Collector reach a node without a public IP address. Developers can integrate measurement functionality through the shared or static libhipercontracer library. The project describes the framework as suitable for large-scale, long-running, high-frequency measurements. It is GPL-licensed and has packages and source downloads; the listed ready-made package platforms are Linux and FreeBSD. The documentation recommends TLS for database connections and separate database users with limited roles.
Good
- Supports ICMP and UDP measurements.
- Offers nanosecond-precision timing on Linux.
- Imports results into four listed database backends.
- GPL-licensed with no commercial plans listed.
Watch out
- Ready-made packages are listed for Linux and FreeBSD.
- Some platforms require building from source.
- Database security setup requires attention to TLS and user roles.
Who it suits
HiPerConTracer suits network operators and researchers running high-frequency measurements across multiple nodes. It also fits developers who want to integrate its measurement functions into other software.
Verdict
HiPerConTracer brings measurement, collection, and result-processing tools into one GPL-licensed framework.
Plans and prices
From HiPerConTracer's own pricing page, checked 11 Oct 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Free and open-source software | Free | GPL-licensed · no commercial plans listed |
The facts
Each one read from HiPerConTracer's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Database integrations
- The Importer supports MariaDB, MySQL, PostgreSQL, and MongoDB backends for storing measurement results.checked 5 Oct 2026
- Data transfer
- The Sync Tool copies data to a remote collector via rsync or SSH, and the Reverse Tunnel Tool maintains a reverse SSH tunnel.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Developer integration
- A shared and static library, libhipercontracer, is provided to integrate measurement functionality into other software.checked 5 Oct 2026
- Framework tools
- The framework includes tools to view, merge, convert, sync, collect, import, query, and manage measurement results.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Integrations
- The importer supports MariaDB/MySQL, PostgreSQL, and MongoDB backends.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Integrity
- The current stable source tarball is signed with the developer’s GnuPG key and the page documents how to verify it.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Intended use
- The tool measures connectivity among sites and provides tools to collect and analyze network measurement data.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Latest release
- The page lists version 2.2.12, announced October 6, 2026, with results output improvements and build and packaging enhancements.checked 11 Oct 2026
- License
- HiPerConTracer is released under the GNU General Public License (GPL).checked 11 Oct 2026
- Measurement features
- It supports multi-homing, parallelism, network load balancing, and high-precision nanosecond timing on Linux.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Measurement protocols
- The measurement tool supports ICMP and UDP, multi-homing, parallel measurements, and handling network load balancing.checked 5 Oct 2026
- Node collection
- The Sync Tool copies result files from measurement nodes to a remote Collector using Rsync and SSH.checked 5 Oct 2026
- Packaging limits
- The page says NetBSD, OpenBSD, Solaris, and GNU Hurd do not have the listed ready-made packages and directs users to build from source.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Packet signing
- The current stable source tarball is signed with a GnuPG key, and the site provides verification commands.checked 5 Oct 2026
- Protocols
- The measurement tool supports ICMP and UDP transport protocols.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- HiPerConTracer is a Ping/Traceroute measurement framework for running regular measurements among sites.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Remote access
- The Reverse Tunnel Tool maintains an SSH reverse tunnel so a Collector can connect to a node without the node having a publicly reachable IP address.checked 5 Oct 2026
- Result processing
- The Results Tool can merge and convert result files, including to CSV.checked 5 Oct 2026
- Security
- The documentation recommends separate database users with limited roles and strongly recommends configuring TLS for database access.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Security guidance
- The documentation recommends TLS for database connections and separate database users for importer, read-only researcher, and maintainer access.checked 5 Oct 2026
- Support
- The project directs users to its GitHub issue tracker for bug reports, issues, and questions.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Timing
- It supports nanosecond-precision timing using Linux software and hardware timestamping.checked 5 Oct 2026
Money
- License and price
- The software is released under the GNU General Public License and the site provides installable packages and source downloads without listing a price.checked 5 Oct 2026
Where it runs
- Platforms
- The measurement tool lists Linux and FreeBSD as its current multi-platform support; the page also gives build instructions for NetBSD, OpenBSD, Solaris/OpenIndiana, and GNU Hurd.checked 11 Oct 2026
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