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IPplan vs phpIPAM
Both stand on ip address management software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan LinuxSelf-hostedWeb+1
IPplan covers IP address administration, DNS data and access controls in a free self-hosted application. Database choice matters: documentation notes workarounds and less optimal functionality for some non-MySQL options.
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Free plan APILinuxSelf-hosted+1
phpIPAM combines address management with network tools and access controls in a self-hosted application. Its deployment requires a web server with PHP and MySQL, and API users should account for URL rewriting and encrypted connections.
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| IPplan | phpIPAM | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux, Self-hosted, Web, Windows | API, Linux, Self-hosted, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | github.com | phpipam.net |
| On ip address management software | #7 of 43 | #11 of 43 |
IPplan: what it does well
- Manages multiple networks and overlapping address space.
- Imports network definitions from three listed formats.
- Includes DNS zone management and XML export.
- Audit log records contents before and after changes.
What to know first
- Requires a web server, PHP and a database.
- Non-MySQL databases may need workarounds.
- Sybase is listed as untested.
phpIPAM: what it does well
- Free, open-source IP address management
- Manages IPv4 and IPv6 subnets
- Includes automatic subnet scans and IP checks
- Offers group permissions and domain authentication
- Provides a REST API and PowerDNS integration
What to know first
- Requires Apache or Nginx with PHP and MySQL
- API needs URL rewriting
- API documentation recommends SSL for Basic authentication
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