VoIP Spear monitors network quality for real-time services such as calls, video and gaming. It assesses MOS, jitter, packet loss and latency, tests endpoints every 60 seconds, and grades results on a 1-to-5 scale. Users can configure alerts to choose who is notified and how often when quality falls below standard. Ping is the default endpoint test; SIP OPTIONS or UDP testing is also available by contacting VoIP Spear. The service says it has servers in more than 15 major cities across North America, South America, Europe and Asia/Pacific. Sentry software runs in the background on Windows and Mac for continuous measurement. The API uses JSON over HTTPS and supports GET, POST, PATCH and DELETE, though access depends on plan. API requests beyond the root URL require Basic authentication and a dedicated API-category user account. Plans start at 14.95 USD per month, and all plans have a 30-day trial. Lite includes one endpoint, one-minute testing and one week of past results; higher plans add endpoints, API access or advanced testing.
Who it is for
It suits regular internet users, business users, service providers and resellers who need to monitor connection quality for real-time services. Teams needing API access should note that availability varies by plan.
What is good
- Measures MOS, jitter, packet loss and latency.
- Endpoints are tested every 60 seconds.
- Alerts can be configured by recipient and frequency.
- Sentry measures quality continuously on Windows and Mac.
- All plans have a 30-day trial.
What to know first
- No free plan is listed.
- Lite includes one endpoint.
- Lite retains past results for one week.
- SIP OPTIONS or UDP testing requires contacting VoIP Spear.
Verdict
VoIP Spear provides recurring endpoint checks, quality metrics and configurable alerts, with desktop monitoring and plan-dependent API access. Paid plans begin at 14.95 USD per month and include a 30-day trial.
Get started with VoIP Spear
- Open the VoIP Spear website
- Choose Lite, Plus, Premium, or contact VoIP Spear about Service Provider Plans
- Start the 30-day trial included with every plan
- Add endpoints and choose the available test configuration
- Install Sentry on Windows or macOS for continuous desktop measurement
- Configure quality alerts and notification frequency
Limits to know first
Lite costs 14.95 USD per month and covers one endpoint, two servers per test, one-minute testing, one week of past results, and low-quality alerts. API access and advanced testing appear on higher listed tiers, while Service Provider pricing requires contact.
Questions about VoIP Spear
What does VoIP Spear monitor?
It evaluates MOS, jitter, packet loss, and latency for real-time services including calls, video, and gaming.
How often are endpoints tested?
The FAQ describes testing every 60 seconds, with results graded on a 1-to-5 scale.
Is there a free plan?
No. Paid plans start at 14.95 USD per month, and all plans include a 30-day trial.
Which platforms are supported?
VoIP Spear lists API, macOS, web, and Windows. Sentry runs in the background on Windows and macOS.
Which plans include API access?
Plus, Premium, and Service Provider Plans list API access. API requests use JSON over HTTPS and require Basic authentication beyond the root URL.
VoIP Spear plans and pricing
All plansCompared on VoIP monitoring software
- Free plan
- No
- Paid from
- $14.95/mo
- MOS scoring
- Yes
- Jitter tracking
- Yes
- Packet-loss tracking
- Yes
- Data retention
- 7 days
