Device42 vs Infoblox IPAM comparison

Device42 and Infoblox are both solutions in the IP Address Management (IPAM) Tools category. Device42 is ranked #3 with an average rating of 8.3, while Infoblox is ranked #2 with an average rating of 7.0. Device42 holds a 7.1% mindshare in IT, compared to Infoblox’s 26.0% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of Device42 users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 94% of Infoblox users who would recommend it.

Device42

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Infoblox IPAM

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94% willing to recommend

Device42

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We performed a comparison between Device42 and Infoblox IPAM based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two IP Address Management (IPAM) Tools solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.

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Device42 vs. Infoblox IPAM

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Categories and Ranking

Device42

Ranking in IP Address Management (IPAM) Tools

3rd

Average Rating

8.4

Reviews Sentiment

7.1

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

IT Asset Management (6th), Configuration Management Databases (2nd), Data Center Infrastructure Management (1st)

Infoblox IPAM

Ranking in IP Address Management (IPAM) Tools

2nd

Average Rating

8.8

Reviews Sentiment

7.2

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of April 2026, in the IP Address Management (IPAM) Tools category, the mindshare of Device42 is 7.1%, down from 8.4% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Infoblox IPAM is 26.0%, down from 33.8% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

IP Address Management (IPAM) Tools Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
Infoblox IPAM	26.0%
Device42	7.1%
Other	66.9%

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Featured Reviews

Manmohan Rao

Associate Vice President at Hitachi Systems India Private Limited

Granular discovery has ensured confident workload migration and optimized cloud move group planning

Device42 offers the best features for workload assessment, particularly useful for cloud-to-cloud workload or on-premise data center workload, especially when planning for workload migration to the public cloud. For application and infrastructure discovery, Device42 has enabled me to know the number of machines running in the on-premise environment and has managed to capture complete utilization metrics or trends of their utilization. This has benefited me in right-sizing systems for my public cloud total cost of ownership (TCO) planning, providing me granularity to right-size these systems while planning a migration to the public cloud. Device42 has positively impacted my organization by providing granularity toward application discovery compared to other assessment tools, which is a differentiator since none of the other tools provide such granularity, leading to better decision-making for my migration to the public cloud. Device42 has improved my migration projects by providing granularity around system dependencies that gave me confidence knowing which systems communicate with each other parked in a particular move group. My move group planning became so robust that I am not leaving any system behind in the on-premise data center from my planning, which saves a lot of time and effort, leading to cost optimization—a value addition.

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Shubham Pawaskar

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.

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Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"Device42 has everything in one place and links it altogether. This helps when you need to figure out where things are going wrong, where things are happening, or how everything is linked together."

"One of the most valuable features in my experience is the precise tracking of hardware devices and their locations registered in the solution. The solution allows to determine the exact placement of assets based on the building maps and the room details. This feature has allowed us to gain upper hand on the customers and provide them with a great satisfaction because they can visually see the arrangement of their assets within the organisation or building."

"Device42 positively impacts our organization by providing dependency mapping for our devices, and it integrates well with applications, especially our cloud service Microsoft Azure, giving us complete visibility across our infrastructure for efficient operations and modern compliance."

"We use the automatic IT asset discovery for different things, like VMware discovery and SNMP discovery for network devices. It helps us to keep hardware information up to date in Device42, and the VMware discovery helps us to keep virtual device inventory up to date... We are sure to have 100 percent of our devices in Device42. Not more, not less."

"Device42 is a fully-featured tool that includes everything we need with powerful auto-discovery and intelligent application dependency mapping, and it is great in saving time and cost."

"It makes it easier for anyone to find an asset in a cabinet and it makes it easier for me to figure out if I have room and/or power in a cabinet to rack servers."

"Device42 positively impacts my organization because we build the as-is as soon as possible, avoiding the delays we would face with the network or security teams, and I captured more than 100 traffic entries in just two weeks, which was great."

"Device42 has positively impacted our organization by helping us become one of the best companies for asset management and inventory for the enterprise businesses we work with."

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"The graphical user interface is very user-friendly and simple to use. It is very simple to use if you have never used it before."

"One of the most valuable features of this solution has been DNS security. It has a solid foundation for building DNS, DHCP, and Advanced Threat Prevention."

"Centralized maintenance of even 1000's of far-flung devices, and automation of mundane tasks such as code updates."

"IPAM's best features include the view of how many soft nets are filled from your container and the grid master."

"One of the most valuable features of this solution has been DNS security."

"Infoblox is a stable product and, in general, it has a reputation as being a pretty stable solution, and it was stable for us when we had it in terms of uptime."

"Regarding DDI, I would say the best feature of Infoblox is the DNS security. DNS tunneling is a significant security issue and is very difficult to protect against based on our tests with other types of security devices. However, Infoblox eliminates this issue and provides excellent security against a difficult threat."

"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."

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Cons

"It gets a bit confusing sometimes when you're trying to map things to a certain spot when you are trying to configure it."

"For the iPhone, the device diagram cannot be downloaded. You have to go to each device and download the device diagram for that device."

"Configuring rPDUs in the data center for Device42 required us to add multiple discovery jobs. The rPDUs were referred to the ISPDUs and daisy-chained. They would automatically assign a unique SMP port, but Device42 didn't allow SMP ranges, so we had to create a discovery job for each rPDU individually. We submitted a feature request to mitigate that."

"In my experience I believe that the key concern is the pricing strategy of the solution. Instead other solutions such as lanweber are much more cost effective. Previously, Device42 operated on perpetualysis without any fees. But recently they have altered the pricing model to include a subscription fee which I see as a very costly affair. Therefore I would like to suggest that they evaluate their pricing strategy and licence scheme, conduct a market research and ensure that they provide the right product in the market at the right price."

"From a documentation and reporting standpoint, at present, it is useful, but I feel that it can be improved because it currently feels incomplete in certain areas."

"Price-wise, from what I understand from my leadership, Device42 has some cost and it is a bit high compared to other discovery tools such as BMC Discovery or BMC Helix."

"The solution’s automatic IT asset discovery and inventory functionality functions pretty well. There could be some improvement if there were some automated scripts to get it off the ground. I know it takes a bit of effort to get all of various managed devices into one place. We have to go and change how they are managed and make sure they are all linking up correctly so they can be tracked in Device42. Some type of automated script for each to get over that initial activation."

"Device42 is a main part of our processes. We need reliability, not only in terms of the data but with the solution itself."

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"From an IPAM standpoint, DHCP is an area that needs to be improved."

"The marketing of the solution could improve to give customers the awareness of the benefits."

"An area for improvement is IPAM's smart folders, which can be slow to access and would benefit from a search feature."

"From an IPAM standpoint, DHCP is an area that needs to be improved."

"Infoblox IPAM also needs some improvement on its threat engine and RPZ policies, or DNS firewall or DNS policies."

"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 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."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"We pay $100,000 per year."

"Our licensing costs are on a yearly basis."

"The product cost is low. It is quite cheap."

"It's in the top-three most expensive solutions in terms of cost, but it has all the features that are needed."

"I am not involved in its pricing, but I have seen their plans during a discussion with the customer. For 500 servers, they were asking 50,000 USD. The cost of BMC Discovery was less than half. For the same thing, they were charging only 10,000 USD. Its pricing needs to be improved. As compared to other discovery tools, such as BMC Discovery and ServiceNow Discovery, its price is a little bit higher."

"The problem with using other vendor, like BMC, is the pricing. The price is so horrible and nobody wants to pay this money."

"On a yearly basis, our licensing is $10,000. However, our license is now nearly full with devices. We need the next bigger license with 5,000 devices, which will cost us $19,000. We pay for a set of licenses, a maximum number of devices, and a maximum number of IP addresses. We have the smallest amount of features, which is enough for us at this time."

"Functionality-wise, Device42 is on par with industry standards, but price-wise, the solution is expensive. I'm rating the pricing for the solution as eight out of ten."

"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."

"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."

"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."

"The price of the solution is reasonable compared to competitors, such as Akamai."

"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."

"I rate Infoblox IPAM’s pricing a seven out of ten, since their price is up there."

"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."

"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."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Financial Services Firm

11%

Manufacturing Company

11%

Healthcare Company

Computer Software Company

Manufacturing Company

14%

Government

11%

Financial Services Firm

11%

Healthcare Company

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	9
Midsize Enterprise	6
Large Enterprise	20

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	5
Large Enterprise	14

Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Device42?

The pricing, setup cost, and licensing for Device42 are relatively cost-effective and affordable. I do not know if a small organization would be able to afford it, but I presume it would also be co...

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What needs improvement with Device42?

I think Device42 can be improved by adding more features around the CMDB aspect and lifecycle management. I do not think many people use it for that functionality, but if they were to expand the su...

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What is your primary use case for Device42?

My main use case for Device42 is that we use it as a CMDB and affinity map to check out network topology or determine when we need to decom something in a life cycle. We use it for many different p...

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What needs improvement with Infoblox IPAM?

Since Infoblox IPAM fulfills the requirement of the customer currently, in my perspective, there is no additional information that could be improved about Infoblox IPAM. However, in future updates ...

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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 deployment timeline also depends on how many services have been adopted, whether o...

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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 different customers. As an implementer, I can tell you that deployment of Infobl...

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Overview

Device42 empowers enterprises with automatic IT asset discovery, application dependency mapping, and agentless discovery, streamlining asset management, improving decision-making, and supporting migration initiatives.

Device42 automates network discovery and provides comprehensive IT data management, making it indispensable for asset and infrastructure management. The platform’s integration capabilities, such as with ServiceNow, allow seamless management of physical and virtual environments. Its application dependency mapping is a critical feature for efficient cloud migration, while advanced search and dashboards enhance operational tasks. Device42's ease of deployment coupled with integration into cloud services offers robust operational insights and simplifies onboarding.

What are Device42's key features?

Automatic IT Asset Discovery: Enables detailed information collection on hardware and software.
Application Dependency Mapping: Facilitates tracking of application dependencies for effective cloud migration.
Agentless Discovery: Assists in uncovering assets without the need for specialized agents.
Network Topology Visualization: Assists in visual representation of network connections.
Cloud Integration: Simplifies the integration with cloud services for enhanced insights.

What benefits should be evaluated in Device42?

Improved Decision-Making: Optimizes resource utilization and boosts strategic initiatives.
Seamless Integration: Enhances connectivity with platforms like ServiceNow.
Efficiency in Auditing: Eases compliance and auditing processes.
Simplified Onboarding: Streamlines initial setups and deployment.
Enhanced Operational Insights: Supports better management through comprehensive data visualization.

Device42 is widely used across sectors for IT asset and infrastructure management, where automation in inventory and documentation aids compliance and resource optimization. It excels in industries requiring integration with existing systems and comprehensive network solutions. Application dependency mapping bolsters cloud migration efficiency in enterprise environments.

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Infoblox IPAM offers robust DNS security, reliability, and automation in IP address management, enhancing visibility and network management with integrated DNS, DHCP, and IPAM capabilities.

Infoblox IPAM enhances network operations with advanced DNS, IP assignment automation, and reporting features. BloxOne DDI enables cloud management, while integration with DNS and DHCP streamlines tasks. Comprehensive network discovery and flexibility in data management, server handling, and device fingerprinting support complex infrastructure needs. However, there are areas for improvement, including GUI and CLI interfaces, IPv6 compatibility, and integration with firewalls. Additionally, updates in security and intuitive IP tracking further enhance user experience.

What are the key features of Infoblox IPAM?

DNS Security: Protects against diverse threats with robust security architecture.
Automation: Efficient IP address assignment reduces manual errors.
Cloud Management: BloxOne DDI offers flexible and scalable cloud management solutions.
Network Discovery: Comprehensive network insight and streamlined workflow.
Data Management: Flexible management and publishing of internal data.

What benefits and ROI should users consider in reviews?

Enhanced Reliability: Delivers consistent and dependable network services.
Operational Efficiency: Automation reduces workload and increases efficiency.
Comprehensive Visibility: Improved network visibility aids in strategic planning.
Increased Security: Robust security measures protect organizational data.
Cost-effectiveness: Solutions provide value through reduced downtime and manual labor.

Infoblox IPAM serves consulting firms, multinational organizations, and government institutions for managing IP and DHCP tasks, securing DNS, and maintaining network databases. It supports on-premises and cloud environments with complex infrastructures by tracking subnets and IPs and reserving them for servers and machines.

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Sample Customers

Computershare, Concur, Doosan, Fitch Ratings Inc., Fujitsu, HomeAway, Jasper Wireless, Mercedes-Benz, Square, Twitch, UCSB, Zayo Group Inc.

Geisinger Health System, Allied Irish Banks, Lewisville Independent School District, University of Liverpool, Newell Rubbermaid, AH Belo, Arizona State University, Baptist Healthcare System, Kronos

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