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Obelinf 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 APIWeb
Obelinf combines infrastructure inventory, IPAM, rack management, and topology views with API access and audit history. Check the Personal plan's limits and paid-plan requirements against the size and structure of your environment.
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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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| Obelinf | phpIPAM | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | API, Web | API, Linux, Self-hosted, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Teams: $99 a month | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 4 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | obelinf.com | phpipam.net |
| On ip address management software | #15 of 43 | #11 of 43 |
Obelinf: what it does well
- Tracks IP addresses, devices, racks, cables, and VLANs
- Site-aware topology diagrams include cable-path tracing
- REST API and MCP endpoint support record access
- Audit history includes field-level changes
- Free Personal plan includes up to 30 devices
What to know first
- Personal excludes VMs and clusters
- Paid trial requires a credit card
- Scale is $299/mo
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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