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What HiPerConTracer is

HiPerConTracer is a free, GPL-licensed framework for running Ping and Traceroute measurements. It is intended for large-scale, long-running, high-frequency measurement work and supports ICMP and UDP, multi-homing, parallel measurements, and networks that use load balancing. On Linux, software and hardware timestamping provide nanosecond-precision timing. The framework also provides tools for viewing, merging, converting, syncing, collecting, importing, querying, and managing results. Results can be converted to CSV, while the Importer can store them in MariaDB, MySQL, PostgreSQL, or MongoDB. For distributed setups, the Sync Tool transfers result files from measurement nodes to a remote Collector using Rsync or SSH. A Reverse Tunnel Tool lets the Collector connect over SSH to a node without a publicly reachable IP address. Developers can use the shared or static libhipercontracer library to add measurement functionality to other software. HiPerConTracer is available as installable packages and source downloads. It has a command-line interface and runs on Linux and FreeBSD. The project provides GnuPG verification instructions for its signed stable source tarball.

Who it suits

HiPerConTracer suits network operators and researchers who need Linux-based Ping and Traceroute measurements at scale, including long-running or high-frequency work. It also fits developers who want to integrate measurements into other software or teams that need to collect results across remote nodes.

What it does well

  • Measures with ICMP and UDP, including multi-homed and parallel runs.
  • Linux software and hardware timestamping supports nanosecond precision.
  • Imports results into MariaDB, MySQL, PostgreSQL, or MongoDB.
  • Sync and reverse-tunnel tools support remote measurement nodes.
  • GPL-licensed, with installable packages and source downloads.

What to know first

  • The listed deployment platforms are Linux and FreeBSD.

Limits

The software is free and GPL-licensed.

Plans

PlanBilled and limitsPrice
Free and open-source softwareGPL-licensed · no commercial plans listedFree

As nntb.no lists them, read 11 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.

Getting started

  1. Visit the HiPerConTracer website.
  2. Choose an installable package for Linux or FreeBSD, or obtain the source download.
  3. Build from source if using NetBSD, OpenBSD, Solaris, or GNU Hurd.
  4. Configure measurement nodes and use the framework tools to process or collect results.

Verdict

Choose HiPerConTracer for a free, GPL-licensed framework when you need detailed Ping and Traceroute measurement, result processing, and remote-node collection. Look elsewhere if you need ready-made packages for NetBSD, OpenBSD, Solaris, or GNU Hurd; those users are directed to build from source.

Questions

How much does HiPerConTracer cost?

It is free and GPL-licensed; the listed plan is free.

Which databases can store measurement results?

The Importer supports MariaDB, MySQL, PostgreSQL, and MongoDB backends.

Can it collect results from remote nodes?

Yes. The Sync Tool transfers result files to a remote Collector using Rsync or SSH, and a Reverse Tunnel Tool supports SSH access to nodes without publicly reachable IP addresses.

Is HiPerConTracer open source?

Yes. It is released under the GNU General Public License.

Facts from HiPerConTracer's own pages

Database integrations
The Importer supports MariaDB, MySQL, PostgreSQL, and MongoDB backends for storing measurement results. · nntb.no, 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. · nntb.no, 11 Oct 2026
Developer integration
A shared and static library, libhipercontracer, is provided to integrate measurement functionality into other software. · nntb.no, 5 Oct 2026
Framework tools
The framework includes tools to view, merge, convert, sync, collect, import, query, and manage measurement results. · nntb.no, 11 Oct 2026
Integrations
The importer supports MariaDB/MySQL, PostgreSQL, and MongoDB backends. · nntb.no, 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. · nntb.no, 11 Oct 2026
Intended use
The tool measures connectivity among sites and provides tools to collect and analyze network measurement data. · nntb.no, 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. · nntb.no, 11 Oct 2026
License
HiPerConTracer is released under the GNU General Public License (GPL). · nntb.no, 11 Oct 2026
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. · nntb.no, 5 Oct 2026
Measurement features
It supports multi-homing, parallelism, network load balancing, and high-precision nanosecond timing on Linux. · nntb.no, 11 Oct 2026
Measurement protocols
The measurement tool supports ICMP and UDP, multi-homing, parallel measurements, and handling network load balancing. · nntb.no, 5 Oct 2026
Node collection
The Sync Tool copies result files from measurement nodes to a remote Collector using Rsync and SSH. · nntb.no, 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. · nntb.no, 11 Oct 2026
Packet signing
The current stable source tarball is signed with a GnuPG key, and the site provides verification commands. · nntb.no, 5 Oct 2026
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. · nntb.no, 11 Oct 2026
Protocols
The measurement tool supports ICMP and UDP transport protocols. · nntb.no, 11 Oct 2026
Purpose
HiPerConTracer is a Ping/Traceroute measurement framework for running regular measurements among sites. · nntb.no, 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. · nntb.no, 5 Oct 2026
Result processing
The Results Tool can merge and convert result files, including to CSV. · nntb.no, 5 Oct 2026
Security
The documentation recommends separate database users with limited roles and strongly recommends configuring TLS for database access. · nntb.no, 11 Oct 2026
Security guidance
The documentation recommends TLS for database connections and separate database users for importer, read-only researcher, and maintainer access. · nntb.no, 5 Oct 2026
Support
The project directs users to its GitHub issue tracker for bug reports, issues, and questions. · nntb.no, 11 Oct 2026
Timing
It supports nanosecond-precision timing using Linux software and hardware timestamping. · nntb.no, 5 Oct 2026

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