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Best DDI Management Platform in 2026

By bringing DNS, DHCP and IP address management together, a DDI platform provides one place to administer them. This list is for people managing network addressing through web, self-hosted, Linux, API or Windows deployments.

  1. 1

    GestióIP

    Free plan Open source APILinuxSelf-hosted+2

    GestióIP provides address management, discovery and planning tools, with optional commercial API and device-configuration features.

    9.0 Free plan · paid from €400/yr Visit site
  2. 2

    OpenNetAdmin

    Free plan APILinuxSelf-hosted+1

    OpenNetAdmin combines network inventory, configuration generation, and change archives in a self-hosted IPAM system.

    7.0 Open source Visit site
  3. 3

    FusionLayer DDI

    Free trial APILinuxSelf-hosted+1

    FusionLayer DDI combines IPAM, DNS and DHCP, with a broad set of listed integrations and network controls. Buyers should confirm pricing and, for a perpetual license, the separate support cost.

    6.3 Pricing on request · 30-day trial Visit site
  4. 4

    ApplianSys DNSBOX

    Paid LinuxSelf-hostedWeb

    DNSBOX combines DDI administration with options for integration, security and availability. Buyers need to discuss requirements with ApplianSys for appliance configuration and pricing.

    6.0 Pricing on request Visit site
  5. 5

    ManageEngine DDI Central

    Free trial APILinuxSelf-hosted+2

    DDI Central brings network address and service management together with DNS security, integrations, and automation.

    6.0 From $3,199/yr · 30-day trial Visit site
  6. 6

    EfficientIP SOLIDserver DDI

    Paid APISelf-hostedWeb

    SOLIDserver DDI brings network addressing and DNS and DHCP management together, with APIs and automation integrations. Buyers need to request pricing for the hardware or virtual appliance offering.

    5.7 Pricing on request Visit site
  7. 7

    SolarWinds IPAM

    Free trial Self-hostedWebWindows

    SolarWinds IPAM brings address, DHCP, and DNS management into a centralized self-hosted system with discovery, alerts, reporting, and integrations.

    5.7 Pricing on request · 30-day trial Visit site
  8. 8

    Microsoft Windows Server IPAM

    Paid APISelf-hostedWindows

    IPAM centralizes several IP, DHCP, and DNS management tasks for supported Microsoft environments. Its DNS collection does not cover third-party or non-domain-joined DNS servers.

    5.3 Pricing on request Visit site
  9. 9

    BlueCat Integrity

    Paid Web
    4.7 Pricing on request Visit site
  10. 10

    Cygna IPControl

    Paid LinuxWindows
    4.7 Visit site
  11. 11

    Cygna VitalQIP

    Paid Web
    4.5 Pricing on request Visit site
  12. 12

    Infoblox BloxOne DDI

    Paid Web
    4.3 Pricing on request Visit site
  13. 13

    Infoblox NIOS

    Paid Web
    4.2 Pricing on request Visit site
  14. 14

    Incognito Broadband Command Center

    Paid
    4.1 Pricing on request Visit site
  15. 15

    Themelio DDI Platform

    Paid Web
    3.8 Pricing on request Visit site

#1Places #1, #2, #3, #4, #5 on this list can be bought by the makers of the software on it. See the price

Compare free plans, trial terms and open-source licences before choosing. Examine pricing, deployment choices, DNS and DHCP features, IP address management, managed-network coverage and available APIs.

Questions

What does DDI management cover?

DDI management here covers DNS, DHCP and IP address management, with managed-network support and API access included as additional comparison points.

Are free DDI options available?

Yes. GestióIP lists a free plan. Other products may use paid pricing or provide a free trial, so check the terms for the tool you are considering.

Can I run a DDI platform on my own systems?

Yes. Products in this category list self-hosted, Linux, Windows, web or API platforms. Check the platform details for the product you want.

Which DDI tools offer trials?

Trials of 30 days are listed for FusionLayer DDI and ManageEngine DDI Central. Trial availability and conditions can change, so review the current offer.

Is open-source DDI software included?

Some tools in this category provide open-source code. Review the licence for a product before reading, changing or redistributing its code.

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