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Cisco Umbrella vs Microsoft Windows Server IPAM
Both stand on network access control software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
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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.
Visit Microsoft Windows Server IPAMThe facts
| Cisco Umbrella | Microsoft Windows Server IPAM | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Not published | Not published |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Web | API, Self-hosted, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Not published | Windows Server 2025 Standard: $1,176, paid once |
| Plans published | None | 2 |
| Maker | Cisco Systems, Inc. | Not published |
| Website | cisco.com | microsoft.com |
| On network access control software | #23 of 27 | #19 of 27 |
Cisco Umbrella: what it does well
Microsoft Windows Server IPAM: what it does well
- Discovers IP infrastructure and DNS servers
- Manages DHCP scopes and failover centrally
- Includes role-based access controls and scopes
- Logs DNS changes made through its console
What to know first
- DNS collection excludes third-party DNS servers
- DNS collection excludes non-domain-joined servers
- Windows Server CAL is required
- Pricing may vary by country
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