Astervis vs Asternic
The modern upgrade from Asternic Call Center Stats. Real-time WebSockets, Docker install, CRM integrations — everything Asternic should have been.
Updated for 2026 • Asternic PRO & Lite vs Astervis comparison
The Technology Gap
Asternic was first released in the Asterisk 1.2 era. While it's been maintained, its core architecture hasn't changed: PHP backend, MySQL database, jQuery frontend, and HTTP polling for "real-time" data.
Feature-by-Feature Comparison
An honest comparison — including where Asternic still holds advantages
Many Asternic features require the PRO license ($500+). Lite edition is significantly limited.
Real-Time Monitoring
Analytics & Reporting
Agent Management
Integrations
Setup & Technology
Pricing: Subscription vs One-Time License
Asternic offers lower long-term cost with a one-time license. Astervis offers more value with continuous updates and modern features. Here's an honest breakdown.
Honest note: For small teams with basic needs, Asternic PRO's one-time license is cheaper long-term. But you get a PHP app from 2010 with no CRM integrations, no Docker, no WebSocket real-time, and annual maintenance for bug fixes only. With Astervis, every dollar goes toward a continuously improving product with weekly feature releases.
Asternic pricing: PRO $500 one-time + $100/yr maintenance. Lite is free (GPL3) but limited. Plugins $50 each. Pro services $80-100/hr. Astervis includes all features in Starter ($119/mo).
Why Teams Upgrade to Astervis
The top reasons call centers move from Asternic
From legacy PHP to modern web
Asternic is built with PHP and jQuery — technology from 2010. Astervis uses Next.js, React, and WebSockets for a fast, responsive experience that works on any device.
True real-time, not polling
Asternic PRO uses HTTP polling for its real-time view. Astervis streams data via WebSockets with sub-second latency — you see every call event as it happens.
No more Flash charts
Asternic Lite still uses Adobe Flash charts — a technology deprecated in 2017 and removed from all browsers. Astervis uses modern HTML5/SVG charts that work everywhere.
All features included
With Asternic, real-time monitoring, HTML5 charts, REST API, report designer, and DID reports all require the PRO license ($500+). Astervis includes everything in every plan.
5-minute Docker install
Asternic requires manual Apache/PHP/MySQL setup, file permissions, and cron configuration. Astervis installs with a single command — Docker handles everything.
CRM integrations built-in
Native Bitrix24 and AmoCRM integrations — the CRMs most Asterisk call centers actually use. Asternic has no CRM integrations at all.
Honest Advice: Which One Is Right for You?
When to choose Asternic
- Budget is extremely tight and you need lifetime pricing
- You have a small, static team (under 10 agents) with minimal changes
- You only need basic historical reporting, not real-time analytics
- You have PHP/MySQL expertise on staff and prefer to self-maintain
When to choose Astervis
- You need real-time dashboards with sub-second data
- You want modern UI that works on phones and tablets
- You use Bitrix24 or AmoCRM and need CRM integration
- You manage 20+ agents and need leaderboards & scheduling
- You want one-command install without PHP/MySQL/Apache setup
- You need trunk analytics and SIP monitoring
- You want active development with weekly updates
At a Glance
Astervis
- Next.js + React modern interface
- One-command Docker install (5 min)
- Sub-second WebSocket real-time data
- Interactive heatmaps & agent leaderboards
- Bitrix24 & AmoCRM native integrations
- Agent scheduling & shift management
- Trunk analytics & SIP monitoring
- Mobile-responsive on any device
- Weekly feature releases & updates
- 30-day free trial, no credit card
- From $119/month — all features included
Asternic
- PHP + jQuery legacy interface
- Manual Apache/PHP/MySQL setup
- HTTP polling (5-10s data delay)
- Basic charts (Flash in Lite edition)
- No CRM integrations
- No agent scheduling
- No trunk/SIP analytics
- Desktop-only UI design
- Annual maintenance patches
- Lite free / PRO $500 one-time
- Many features PRO-only ($500+)
Common Questions
Can I migrate from Asternic to Astervis?
Yes, and it's easy. Astervis connects directly to your Asterisk via AMI (Asterisk Manager Interface) and starts collecting data immediately. Since Astervis reads live data from Asterisk — not from Asternic's database — there's no data migration needed. Install Astervis alongside Asternic, verify it works, then remove Asternic when ready.
Asternic is cheaper long-term. Why would I pay more?
Asternic's $500 one-time license is cheaper in raw dollars — that's true. But consider: no CRM integrations (you'll build custom ones), no Docker (you'll maintain PHP/MySQL), no real-time WebSockets (you'll miss live events), Flash charts in Lite (broken in modern browsers), and maintenance renewals ($100/yr) that only get you bug fixes. With Astervis, you get a continuously updated product with modern features. Most teams find the productivity gains pay for the subscription within the first month.
Does Asternic Lite work as a free alternative?
Asternic Lite is GPL-licensed and free, but it has serious limitations: no real-time monitoring, Flash-based charts (non-functional in modern browsers), no REST API, no report designer, no supervisor actions, and no DID reports. It's essentially a basic CDR viewer. For any production call center, you'll need PRO — and at that point, compare PRO's total cost against Astervis's full-featured subscription.
Does Astervis work with FreePBX and Issabel?
Yes. Astervis works with Asterisk, FreePBX, Sangoma, Issabel, and VitalPBX — the same PBX distributions that Asternic supports. Any system running Asterisk with AMI enabled is compatible.
Is Astervis production-ready?
Absolutely. Astervis is at version 1.0.130+ with active weekly releases. It's built on a proven enterprise stack: Next.js for the frontend, Bun for the runtime, TimescaleDB for time-series analytics, Redis for caching, and Kafka for real-time event streaming.
Can I run Astervis and Asternic side-by-side?
Yes. Both tools read data from Asterisk independently. You can install Astervis alongside your existing Asternic setup, compare them with your real data during the 30-day trial, and make an informed decision.
Ready to upgrade?
Install Astervis alongside Asternic, compare with your real data for 30 days, and see the difference.
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