Sonar alternative
Sonar is a mature platform for broadband providers that need a wide operations suite. SkyBase is built for MikroTik-based ISPs that want the essentials in a cloud dashboard: Radius, customer activation, subscriptions, router visibility, billing follow-up, and support without a high starting commitment.
Comparison snapshot
SkyBase entry
$0/month
Free up to 40 subscribers
Paid SkyBase
$69/month
Starter plan up to 150 subscribers
Sonar public floor
$500/month
With contract, as publicly listed
Best fit
SkyBase is strongest when your ISP runs on MikroTik and needs a simple cloud operating system.
Pricing references for Sonar are based on public information checked on June 12, 2026. Confirm current pricing before making a buying decision.
Decision guide
Both products can support ISP operations. The practical question is whether your team needs a focused MikroTik cloud workflow or a broader platform with more implementation surface.
SkyBase fits
MikroTik ISPs that want a low-friction cloud start, clear small-ISP pricing, and direct onboarding.
Sonar fits
Larger broadband teams that need broader field service, inventory, reporting, and enterprise operations features.
Side-by-side comparison
Sonar publicly lists active-subscriber pricing starting at $500/month with contract, with tiers beginning at $1.25 per subscriber for 1 to 5,000 subscribers.
| Area | SkyBase | Sonar |
|---|---|---|
| Primary fit | MikroTik-first cloud ISP operations | Broad broadband operations platform |
| Starting point | Free plan up to 40 subscribers | Public pricing starts at $500/month with contract |
| Pricing shape | Simple published tiers by subscriber count | Active-subscriber tiers by scale |
| Operations scope | Customers, Radius, routers, billing follow-up, and support | Billing, field service, inventory, reporting, ticketing, and network workflows |
| Support path | 24/7 WhatsApp support for setup and urgent questions | Published support team and learning resources |
| Best decision | Choose SkyBase when a smaller MikroTik ISP needs fast cloud adoption | Choose Sonar when a larger team needs a broader operations stack |
Pricing fit
SkyBase starts with a free cloud plan for up to 40 subscribers. Paid plans begin at $69/month and include cloud hosting, automatic updates, and core ISP management workflows.
No setup fees
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Cloud hosting included
MikroTik-first workflows
FAQ
Yes, for MikroTik ISPs that want cloud Radius, customer workflows, router visibility, billing follow-up, and support in a simpler package. Sonar may be a better fit for larger providers that need a wider operations suite.
SkyBase gives small and growing MikroTik operators a lower-friction path: free entry, clear monthly tiers, cloud hosting, and direct setup help without starting from a larger platform commitment.
Yes. We can review your current customers, plans, billing workflow, routers, and Radius setup during a demo, then plan the cleanest migration path.
Compare with your own setup
Share your customer count, routers, Radius setup, and current billing process. We will walk through pricing fit and the practical migration path.