phpIPAM vs SolarWinds IP Address Manager

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

phpIPAM is a Network & Admin solution with tags like ipam, ipv4, ipv6, subnet, vlan, open-source.

It boasts features such as IP address management, Subnet management, VLAN management, DHCP server management, DNS server management, User and group management, REST API and pros including Open source, Easy to use web interface, Scales to mid-size networks, Integrates with LDAP/AD, REST API for automation.

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

Product Overview

phpIPAM

Description: phpIPAM is an open-source IP address management application. It allows administrators to manage IPv4 and IPv6 addresses, subnets, VLANs, and other network objects through a web interface. Useful for mid-size networks.

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

phpIPAM Features

• IP address management
• Subnet management
• VLAN management
• DHCP server management
• DNS server management
• User and group management
• REST API

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

phpIPAM

Pros

• Open source
• Easy to use web interface
• Scales to mid-size networks
• Integrates with LDAP/AD
• REST API for automation

Cons

• Lacks some features of commercial IPAM tools
• Can be complex for very large networks
• Limited native integrations

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

phpIPAM

• Open Source

SolarWinds IP Address Manager

• Subscription-Based