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CMDBuild vs teemIP
Both stand on cmdb software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan APILinuxMac+3
CMDBuild offers broad tools for building and operating custom asset-management applications, including workflows, integrations, and scoped permissions. The free software still requires server setup, and the standard download does not include several core configuration elements.
Visit CMDBuild Free plan APILinuxSelf-hosted+2
teemIP combines address management with inventory links, request tracking, and change traceability. Organizations needing advanced active DDI capabilities should validate fit; Standard is listed at €500 a year, billed annually.
Visit teemIPThe facts
| CMDBuild | teemIP | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | API, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows | API, Linux, Self-hosted, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Standard: €6,000 a year |
| Plans published | 1 | 3 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | cmdbuild.org | teemip.com |
| On cmdb software | #7 of 39 | #11 of 39 |
CMDBuild: what it does well
- Tracks asset composition, location, relationships, updates, and lifecycle.
- Includes workflow, report, and dashboard configuration.
- REST services connect to external systems.
- Access permissions can be scoped through user roles.
- Supports several authentication options, including LDAP and SAML 2.0.
What to know first
- Requires web-server setup knowledge.
- Minimum hardware lists 16 GB RAM and 150 GB disk per instance.
- Standard download omits data models, workflows, reports, and dashboards.
- Requires PostgreSQL 17.x, Tomcat 10, and Java 17.
teemIP: what it does well
- Manages IPv4 and IPv6 with DNS, DHCP, and NAT.
- Links addresses to configuration items and change requests.
- Provides a documented REST API and tool connectors.
- Can be self-hosted on-premises or sovereign cloud.
- Community plan is free.
What to know first
- Not intended to replicate every active DDI function.
- Advanced DNS/DHCP, high availability, and DNS security need scope validation.
- Standard requires an annual commitment.
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