NIPAP vs SolarWinds IP Address Manager

Struggling to choose between NIPAP and SolarWinds IP Address Manager? Both products offer unique advantages, making it a tough decision.

NIPAP is a Network & Admin solution with tags like ipam, ipv4, ipv6, address-management, automation.

It boasts features such as IP address management, Subnet management, VLAN management, Prefix delegation, IP address reservations, Automated workflows, REST API, Command line interface and pros including Open source, Flexible and customizable, Scalable for large networks, Automates tedious IPAM tasks, Integrates with existing systems, Good documentation.

On the other hand, SolarWinds IP Address Manager is a Network & Admin product tagged with ipam, dhcp, dns, network-management.

Its standout features include IP address tracking, DHCP and DNS record management, IP address usage reporting, Integration with network discovery tools, and it shines with pros like Automates tedious IP address management tasks, Improves IP address planning and allocation, Enhances visibility into IP address usage, Integrates with other SolarWinds products.

Feature	NIPAP	SolarWinds IP Address Manager
Overall Score	N/A	N/A
Primary Category	Network & Admin	Network & Admin

Product Overview

NIPAP

Description: NIPAP is an open source IP address management tool used for managing large pools of IP addresses. It features functionality like IP address assignment, IP address reservations, and automated workflows.

SolarWinds IP Address Manager

Description: SolarWinds IP Address Manager is an IP address management software that automates IP address planning, tracking and management. It features IP address tracking, DHCP and DNS record management, IP address usage reporting, and integration with network discovery tools.

Key Features Comparison

NIPAP Features

• IP address management
• Subnet management
• VLAN management
• Prefix delegation
• IP address reservations
• Automated workflows
• REST API
• Command line interface

SolarWinds IP Address Manager Features

• IP address tracking
• DHCP and DNS record management
• IP address usage reporting
• Integration with network discovery tools

Pros & Cons Analysis

NIPAP

Pros

• Open source
• Flexible and customizable
• Scalable for large networks
• Automates tedious IPAM tasks
• Integrates with existing systems
• Good documentation

Cons

• Steep learning curve
• Limited adoption and community support
• Not as feature rich as commercial solutions
• Requires self-hosting and maintenance

SolarWinds IP Address Manager

Pros

• Automates tedious IP address management tasks
• Improves IP address planning and allocation
• Enhances visibility into IP address usage
• Integrates with other SolarWinds products

Cons

• Can be complex for smaller networks
• Additional cost on top of SolarWinds base product
• May require training and expertise to use fully

Pricing Comparison

NIPAP

• Open Source

SolarWinds IP Address Manager

• Subscription-Based