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BlueCat Integrity vs Infoblox IPAM vs SolarWinds IPAM comparison

 

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

Mindshare comparison

As of May 2026, in the IP Address Management (IPAM) Tools category, the mindshare of BlueCat Integrity is 18.0%, up from 15.0% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Infoblox IPAM is 24.6%, down from 33.2% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of SolarWinds IPAM is 15.6%, up from 15.4% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
IP Address Management (IPAM) Tools Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
BlueCat Integrity18.0%
Infoblox IPAM24.6%
SolarWinds IPAM15.6%
Other41.8%
IP Address Management (IPAM) Tools
 

Featured Reviews

Bob Fuller - PeerSpot reviewer
Engineering Specialist at Community Health Systems
Centralized DDI management has transformed our hospitals and now cuts manual effort to a minimum
There is not much to dislike about it. It is not a Microsoft product. It is based on Linux. I am a Microsoft guy learning to run these Linux environments. So there is a little bit of a learning curve there if you are not already a native or natural Linux user. We do have to patch our environments, probably quarterly, with hot fixes or updates that we have to apply. Updates and maintenance and applying them could be improved. Unfortunately, we can only do them one at a time. We have to follow them sequentially. We cannot do them all in mass. That does become a problem for us, especially if we have a zero-day threat that is sitting out there that is live. If I cannot update my environment within moments, then I am challenged. In order to update this environment with 150 plus devices, I have to go through one at a time. That can take us several days to be able to patch. Our API is the only automation capability. Our networking team who provisions our new networks as we build a new environment or a new site or we acquire a new organization handles a lot of that through automation via API. They provision and build up the permissions and rights and access model for each new network and sub-network. We are considering and trying to determine if we need to get even more automated and whether or not we need to leverage more API capability. We are building a team of automation engineers, and they are looking around and digging to find something to work on. We could do some more automation, but what would we do? We still have not figured out what else we would do. For my team that runs the actual BlueCat Integrity environment, we do not use API automation. Our networking team who provisions and builds the new networks handles that via API. We have thought about going through more in-depth automation, but we cannot find a good use case for it in terms of what level of engagement we want to take with it and how dedicated we want to be to become a development shop. That is still on the wings and we are trying to figure out if this is something that we can handle, or do we continually have to rely upon an external developer. BlueCat Integrity does not develop for us. They have a certain level of liability that they will not accept when it comes to automation and scripting through their API. They say they will guide us, but they will not do it for us.
SP
Senior Associate at ProTechmanize Solutions (P) Ltd.
Centralized visibility has streamlined IP workflows and now needs more customization and AI
Infoblox IPAM's integration with DNS and DHCP helps me streamline my network operations as an internal process. It is automatically connected with DHCP, and IPAM is internally connected with DHCP. I utilize the automated IP address discovery feature with Infoblox IPAM, which is called Network Discovery. For Network Discovery, it actually helps with workflow because we have to configure the seed routers, then SNMP credentials, then CLI credentials. There are different ways to configure the different types of devices, such as devices in firewalls, devices in SDN elements, and devices connected with a switch. There are multiple ways to discover the devices. For the valuable insights I have gained from Infoblox IPAM's real-time visibility and analytics, we have to set the SNMP polling. For the discovery, it may take approximately 24 hours to fetch all the details and get all the updates, including all discovered devices and their fetched details.
Yashokanth Partkunan - PeerSpot reviewer
Managed Services Engineer at Loop1 Systems
Manages integrated IP and DHCP with ease and could improve with better alert customization and faster support response
I normally do not have other tools experience to compare with, but with SolarWinds IPAM, they actually integrate with the DHCP DNS server, allowing us to get the scopes, and from there, we can retrieve the information, which is a good feature for managing the DNS DHCP server. The automated discovery feature of SolarWinds IPAM is fine, but I am unable to compare it with other products from different vendors due to my lack of experience with them. It starts with discovery, and we can discover things through the gateway router or even subnet, so supernet, which is possible and a good feature. The benefit of integrated DHCP and DNS management in SolarWinds IPAM is significant. It can gather proper information such as MAC addresses from the DHCP server, so having DHCP and DNS servers integrated is vital to get complete information, otherwise some details may be missed. I commonly use the centralized dashboard for multiple products in SolarWinds IPAM. SolarWinds IPAM effectively helps resolve IP address conflicts. The centralized dashboard has significantly helped resolve IP address conflicts. SolarWinds IPAM has provided a centralized dashboard for a long time now rather than requiring separate management of individual features such as managing IP addresses across separate subnets, which used to be very difficult. Nowadays, there are tools to manage them easily, integrating them with the DHCP server, DNS server, and even IP request-related functionality, which helps a lot in management.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"One of the key features enabling us to operate at our current scale is robust automation."
"Adaptive DNS's best feature is DDoS protection, which stops malware and network security attacks."
"The support from BlueCat was exceptional, as all issues were addressed without any major impacts, with support being very quick and faster compared to the previous vendor we had."
"DNS aliases, which we use extensively in our applications are a valuable feature."
"It is easy to use. It has an understandable GUI interface. Its deployment is relatively easy."
"The most valuable aspect is its user-friendly interface. It is straightforward to use."
"BlueCat Integrity is a very mature and reliable product, and we really love it."
"This inherent stability, derived from its Linux-based architecture, provides a well-established and reliable platform."
"Infoblox gives us the flexibility to manage our internal networks and publish the data outside of the network on the internet. It's quite fluid to do it."
"For me, the best feature of Infoblox IPAM is that you can use BloxOne DDI which means you can manage everything from the cloud and have security policies as well. I also like that Infoblox IPAM is plug-and-play."
"It provides us with flexibility."
"One of the most valuable features of this solution has been DNS security."
"My advice to anyone interested in Infoblox IPAM is to use it; if you compare it with other tools, it may be a bit higher in cost, but if you're looking for a centralized data structure and user-friendly environment, Infoblox IPAM is the best solution for your requirements."
"We are happy with the product, and it provides us with flexibility."
"Infoblox gives us the flexibility to manage our internal networks and publish the data outside of the network on the internet."
"I am overall satisfied with Infoblox support."
"If you can afford it, I would definitely recommend going for SolarWinds because it's simple and easy to manage."
"We got a complete view of our network addresses, and we got rid of a lot of Excel sheets after introducing this solution."
"Scalability-wise, I rate the solution a ten out of ten."
"The quality of the data with SolarWinds IPAM is very valuable to us."
"The product is user-friendly and valuable."
"SolarWinds products are always priced lower than you’d expect for great software."
"The most valuable feature of SolarWinds IPAM is its automated IP address management; instead of working with Excel sheets, it's automated and saves a lot of time and effort, and additionally, it is adaptable, IT managers enjoy it, and it is high quality."
"The initial setup is straightforward. It takes about half a day, and it can be done by one engineer."
 

Cons

"I believe they could add more security features embedded in the product."
"The technical support is slow and has room for improvement."
"Adaptive DNS only supports AWS for network automation and cloud computing and would be improved if it also supported other options like Azure or Google Cloud."
"BlueCat Integrity does not offer all the features out of the box, and the customization with BlueCat is very limited."
"The UI is outdated and needs a modern refresh."
"The solution does not export reports in a comprehensive format."
"Some areas need improvement, especially the issue with stale entries in the BlueCat tenancy. I have heard that it is already fixed in BlueCat Integrity 10. I have not used that yet."
"Unfortunately, BlueCat Integrity doesn't support bulk Content Security Policy configuration."
"From an IPAM standpoint, DHCP is an area that needs to be improved."
"How you track IPs within a subnet and how all of that works was not intuitive to me. If I compare it to VitalQIP, I create a subnet, and it's a slash 24 size. It's very easy. I look, and here are my 254 IPs. I can then see if I have assigned a static, do I have a DHCP scope, and what's the name of the device. That's all there in front of me. The thing that I found frustrating with Infoblox was that it was not very intuitive."
"The scope of our use of this solution is limited to the DDI IPAM solution for Infoblox. This solution could be improved by offering multiple integrations with IPAM which could already exist but we aren't aware of them."
"An area for improvement is IPAM's smart folders, which can be slow to access and would benefit from a search feature."
"Infoblox IPAM has improved and is better, but it needs to have an external GSLB functionality. Currently, the solution has a GLSB functionality for internal appliances, but for an external user, that functionality doesn't exist. Infoblox IPAM also needs some improvement on its threat engine and RPZ policies, or DNS firewall or DNS policies. An additional feature I'd like to see in Infoblox IPAM is zero-touch provisioning in terms of the appliances. Currently, there's zero-touch provisioning for cloud-based devices, but for physical appliances in branches, there's none, so you still have to do some configurations. For example, if you have existing DNS infrastructure and you need to set up Infoblox IPAM in new branches, and you need more appliances, you should be able to just plug the solution into the network, and there shouldn't be any manual interference required."
"The solution is not easy to use; the GUI and CLI are challenging to use, limiting end-user capability."
"Infoblox IPAM could improve some of the features. The market is demanding for some features that are not there, but there is always a reason why it's not there. At the moment, the solution is rather complete for what it's used for. It can always extend to solve some other issues that are linked to it, but the solution itself is complete."
"An area for improvement is IPAM's smart folders, which can be slow to access and would benefit from a search feature."
"The installation and storage could be improved."
"I would like more updates."
"Because I'm still not able to utilize my IPAM on the AWS cloud environment, I would rate it a 7 out of 10, but I'm happy with it on the on-prem side."
"SolarWinds IPAM offers premium support, but the customer has to pay more money, and then they will have minimal response times."
"From any improvement perspective, SolarWinds IPAM should consider working on the area where the tool lacks, which is its network management capabilities."
"However, disabling the local SQL instance proved to be much more difficult than we anticipated. It’d be great to have a built-in method in IPAM to disable the local database components without impacting the application."
"In terms of improving their technical support, it should focus on response time. SolarWinds directly seems to have response issues, and as a vendor, we are supporting quickly, but when we go to the direct SolarWinds support, the response is slow, so that needs to be improved."
"The product needs to improve its support. The response time is long and not very helpful."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"BlueCat Integrity's pricing is reasonable within the market."
"We paid around $5,000 per year for SolarWinds, and now we pay around $20,000 per year for BlueCat, but we have less downtime and fewer issues with DNS and DHCP."
"BlueCat Integrity is affordable."
"While BlueCat falls on the expensive side, its exceptional customer service and consistent quality justify the cost."
"Compared to other solutions, BlueCat Integrity offers a competitive price."
"Adaptive DNS's price depends on your network ranges, the services you want, and the level of support you require."
"BlueCat Integrity meets our expectations and aligns with our budget forecast."
"Overall, I would say that it is priced fairly, though perhaps a bit on the high side."
"The cost depends on the scale at which we're deploying it. It's an annual subscription that ranges between $1,000 and $2,000."
"Infoblox IPAM is a very expensive solution and it should improve. The solution is subscription-based, and the payments can be monthly or yearly. There are additional costs for more features, and the exact cost depends on the features you're using."
"The licensing cost for Infoblox IPAM depends on your usage and also depends on your term plans, for example, you may want it for three months, six months, or only for seven days. I don't remember the exact licensing cost, but it depends on your organization's structure and how many networks you are going to need."
"Infoblox IPAM is a licensed product, and my company pays for it yearly. It depends on the licensing model you choose because right now, the solution can also be subscription-based, specifically the cloud version, but the traditional licensing model for it is one that's paid yearly. The cost would depend on the organization. I know how much my company pays for Infoblox IPAM, but I won't disclose that information. If your company has $10,000,000 or $20,000,000, for example, and you need stability, then I'd say the solution is worth it. If your company is a startup, then the solution may not be worth it, but it would still depend on the ability of your company because Infoblox IPAM is one of the costlier solutions in the market."
"We purchase yearly licenses, and I don't know the exact price as I'm not involved in the finance or sales departments. Infoblox is one of the more expensive products in the DDI environment, so I would say that for organizations looking to combine DNS, DSTP, and IP management with security features, the solution is worth it. However, for organizations only looking for an IP management tool, for example, many more affordable options are available."
"They were expensive. They were known to be expensive. In general, they used to at least try to encourage you to upgrade to hardware every three years. Infoblox had a reputation as being one of the better solutions but also one of the more expensive solutions, whereas VitalQ was definitely a much more affordable solution. With Infoblox, anytime you replace hardware, there would also be the cost of the hardware upgrade. So, besides the software licensing fee, there were also hardware maintenance and hardware upgrade fees. I would rate it a 3 out of 10 in terms of pricing."
"I rate Infoblox IPAM’s pricing a seven out of ten, since their price is up there."
"The price of the solution is reasonable compared to competitors, such as Akamai."
"The product is costly."
"On a scale of one to five, where one is high and five is good, I would rate this solution as a four."
"I would rate the product's pricing a six out of ten."
"It's on the costlier side. It's expensive."
"The price of SolarWinds IPAM is good. After the second year, you have to pay additional for maintenance, because the first year is included with the license maintenance and support. It's from the second year on, you have to pay about 20% of the list price for maintenance and support."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Manufacturing Company
12%
Financial Services Firm
8%
Healthcare Company
8%
Computer Software Company
7%
Manufacturing Company
14%
Government
11%
Financial Services Firm
10%
Healthcare Company
6%
Government
12%
Financial Services Firm
9%
Manufacturing Company
7%
Healthcare Company
6%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business5
Midsize Enterprise2
Large Enterprise24
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business5
Large Enterprise14
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business7
Large Enterprise6
 

Questions from the Community

What needs improvement with BlueCat Adaptive DNS?
Regarding what I dislike about BlueCat Integrity, they have improved the interface right now. It is more modern, and ...
What is your primary use case for BlueCat Adaptive DNS?
BlueCat Integrity is one of my main roles here, and we use it a lot. We use BlueCat Integrity as our main DDI functio...
What advice do you have for others considering BlueCat Adaptive DNS?
BlueCat Integrity's automation capabilities are pretty good, and we have been using it a lot. I would rate this revie...
What needs improvement with Infoblox IPAM?
Since Infoblox IPAM fulfills the requirement of the customer currently, in my perspective, there is no additional inf...
What is your primary use case for Infoblox IPAM?
Infoblox IPAM is used primarily in the banking sector, where policies and requirements take time to implement. The de...
What advice do you have for others considering Infoblox IPAM?
I am not using Infoblox IPAM directly. I am currently working for a partner and have implemented Infoblox in various ...
What advice do you have for others considering SolarWinds IPAM?
I do not deal with the pricing of SolarWinds IPAM; my focus is solely on the technical side. I usually recommend Sola...
What needs improvement with SolarWinds IPAM?
In terms of improvement for SolarWinds IPAM, I think there needs to be a greater focus on the alert side. If they can...
What is your primary use case for SolarWinds IPAM?
I have been working with SolarWinds IPAM whenever there is a requirement, but it is not a day-to-day product. NTA, NC...
 

Also Known As

BlueCat Adaptive DNS, BlueCat Automation Manager, BlueCat DDI
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SolarWinds IP Address Manager
 

Overview

 

Sample Customers

Computer Sciences Corporation
Geisinger Health System, Allied Irish Banks, Lewisville Independent School District, University of Liverpool, Newell Rubbermaid, AH Belo, Arizona State University, Baptist Healthcare System, Kronos
Andr. L. Riis AS, Air Rarotonga, REA Group, Air Rarotonga, Open Line, Monroe City Schools, CTV Inc.
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