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BlueCat Integrity vs Infoblox BloxOne DDI comparison

 

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We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Categories and Ranking

BlueCat Integrity
Ranking in IP Address Management (IPAM) Tools
1st
Ranking in Managed DNS
4th
Ranking in DDI
1st
Average Rating
8.8
Reviews Sentiment
7.4
Number of Reviews
23
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Infoblox BloxOne DDI
Ranking in IP Address Management (IPAM) Tools
6th
Ranking in Managed DNS
8th
Ranking in DDI
4th
Average Rating
9.6
Reviews Sentiment
6.9
Number of Reviews
3
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of May 2025, in the IP Address Management (IPAM) Tools category, the mindshare of BlueCat Integrity is 15.0%, up from 12.4% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Infoblox BloxOne DDI is 0.7%, up from 0.4% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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Featured Reviews

Ryan Michael Patterson - PeerSpot reviewer
Provides a single pane of glass, a user-friendly GUI, and is extremely reliable
Currently, a significant portion of automation within our infrastructure relies on custom-written scripts. For instance, every time we require automated IP address space updates, we must develop the script ourselves. Looking forward, I would welcome pre-existing scripts readily deployable within our infrastructure to alleviate this burden. BlueCat currently meets our core needs, and we appreciate their service. However, we believe the platform could benefit from significant improvements, particularly in terms of ongoing maintenance and the implementation of new features. One crucial area for development is IPv6 support. As we transition to this newer networking protocol, we lack robust tools and functionalities tailored to IPv6 within BlueCat. Consequently, we'd like to see greater investment from BlueCat in building out their IPv6 feature set.
Raj Metkar - PeerSpot reviewer
Acts as a first line of defense, allows for full utilization of IP addresses in a network and the ability to block unwanted traffic using DNS is powerful
At this stage, we are struggling to use some of the DNS features of the platform, which are more about protecting your domain from hijacking and similar threats. However, I don't think it is a problem with the platform itself. It seems to be more of an integration issue with the secondary DNS provider we are trying to use on the Internet, called Cloudflare. So, it is more of an integration problem between Cloudflare DNS and any public DNS. I would like to improve the integration aspect of these two products. The platform should be able to work seamlessly with any other secondary DNS provider on the Internet. If Infoblox can make their licensing cheaper, then this platform could be widely used because it does cost a fortune to have it. That's why we do not have it in every entity that we manage.

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"BlueCat Integrity provides us with flexibility and visibility that we did not have before."
"The solution is scalable in multiple ways."
"Adaptive DNS's best feature is DDoS protection, which stops malware and network security attacks."
"The most valuable feature of BlueCat Integrity is decentralized management, which enables real-time visibility and control over the entire IP address space, DNS, and DHCP from a single console."
"BlueCat saved us money in terms of a life-and-death scenario and the stress factors that surround that in a healthcare environment. We generally don't have downtime in our DATP environments anymore. The clinics and the hospitals can continue to operate and not be in that position to be down."
"Managing our BDI infrastructure globally is simple, and BlueCat's personalized relationship with us is valuable to our organization."
"The most valuable features of BlueCat Integrity are the user-friendly UI and the permission management."
"The most significant advantage of BlueCat is its foundation on open-source software, specifically BIND and ISC DHCP."
"It actually prevents a lot of false alarms because if a link is blocked by antivirus, it creates an alert for the IT risk team to investigate. By not resolving the IP for a malicious link, it stops many issues before they escalate. This has improved our security posture significantly."
"A valuable feature is blocking domain generation, which automatically generates domains to protect the internal network."
"The overall product rating is ten out of ten."
"The most valuable features of Infoblox BloxOne DDI are its ability to manage all DDI services effectively and monitor them in real-time."
 

Cons

"The ease of use is where I got to give a little knock on them. Once you start using the tool, it becomes very easy. It's actually quite easy to use. The problem that I run into is documentation. The documentation could be a little bit richer. Documentation has always been a little pet peeve for me with them."
"When you replace an appliance, there are many configuration steps, so adding zero-touch provisioning would be helpful. It can be quite tedious and time-consuming to replace a device if it fails or deploy a new one."
"The technical support is slow and has room for improvement."
"During our testing phase, we encountered some issues with Active Directory and DNS reverse lookups."
"XHA has some very unusual requirements. If you're running just two BlueCat appliances for a given area of responsibility, then in VMware, if they land on the same VM host, you can run into challenges with XHA, which we are learning."
"One complaint about the interface is BlueCat's handling of subzones."
"The IPAM dashboard could be enhanced to display more information and provide data analysis features."
"While the product is IPAM, DNS, and DHCP, it does provide NTP functionality, but one of the things that they have yet to correct or catch up with is NTP authentication. There are new standards being pushed out and they are lagging a little bit in supporting them."
"Infoblox BloxOne DDI is good to use, but there could be improvements in its visualization and dashboarding UI."
"At this stage, we are struggling to use some of the DNS features of the platform, which are more about protecting your domain from hijacking and similar threats."
"There is a need for a comprehensive database on DNS."
"Infoblox is fairly expensive for my customers. I am unsure if this is a general comment or specific to my situation."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"BlueCat Integrity is affordable."
"Overall, I would say that it is priced fairly, though perhaps a bit on the high side."
"Our licensing model with BlueCat Integrity is cheaper than Infoblox."
"Adaptive DNS's price depends on your network ranges, the services you want, and the level of support you require."
"BlueCat Integrity's pricing is reasonable within the market."
"Overall, it's a decent price for the product. There are other vendors that have support models and costs that are, sometimes, double what Bluecat charges."
"BlueCat Integrity is more cost-effective than Infoblox."
"BlueCat Integrity is a little expensive, but it's worth the price because it offers the flexibility and features we need in our space. We have more than 25,000 employees, and it makes sense for a network of our size. It's required for us to be compliant in the defense industry. Given the restrictions we face, we must be able to easily show that we've complied with all the regulations."
"I would rate the pricing a ten out of ten, with ten being very expensive."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
16%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Financial Services Firm
9%
Government
7%
Financial Services Firm
23%
Manufacturing Company
20%
Computer Software Company
11%
University
7%
 

Company Size

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Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about BlueCat Adaptive DNS?
This inherent stability, derived from its Linux-based architecture, provides a well-established and reliable platform.
What needs improvement with BlueCat Adaptive DNS?
The solution is too granular and sometimes complex to configure. We do not always need so many details. Simpler configurations with fewer details would be beneficial. The API aspect could be improv...
What is your primary use case for BlueCat Adaptive DNS?
In the past, we did not have a DDI system, so information was distributed in different places. As our environment became more complicated with on-campus, remote offices, and cloud setups, we wanted...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Infoblox BloxOne DDI?
Infoblox is fairly expensive for my customers. I am unsure if this is a general comment or specific to my situation. Customers wonder if discounts or promotions are available.
What needs improvement with Infoblox BloxOne DDI?
Infoblox BloxOne DDI is good to use, but there could be improvements in its visualization and dashboarding UI. While the current functionalities and dashboard are good, better reporting and more fl...
What is your primary use case for Infoblox BloxOne DDI?
I am currently working with ServiceNow, and I use Infoblox BloxOne DDI for managing DHCP and DNS services. I can add, modify, or delete DNS services or DDI devices and manage all the devices within...
 

Also Known As

BlueCat Adaptive DNS, BlueCat Automation Manager, BlueCat DDI
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Sample Customers

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