Side by side
SpatiumDDI vs Tidal LightMesh
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 APILinuxSelf-hosted+1
SpatiumDDI offers broad DNS, DHCP, and IPAM control for teams willing to self-host and manage beta software. Its stated suitability is limited to labs, homelabs, and pilots with non-critical populations.
Visit SpatiumDDI Free plan APILinuxMac+3
LightMesh combines IP discovery with network planning and supports both cloud and DHCP data. Its free tier has user and IP limits, while Docker self-hosting is reserved for Enterprise.
Visit Tidal LightMeshThe facts
| SpatiumDDI | Tidal LightMesh | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | API, Linux, Self-hosted, Web | API, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Pro (annual): $385 a year |
| Plans published | 1 | 6 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | github.com | tidalcloud.com |
| On ip address management software | #13 of 43 | #17 of 43 |
SpatiumDDI: what it does well
- Free under Apache 2.0 wherever it runs
- Manages IPv4 and IPv6 address spaces
- REST API covers every UI action
- Data stays in PostgreSQL on user infrastructure
- Works air-gapped with all features
What to know first
- Beta software
- Described for non-critical client populations
- Daily anonymous GitHub release check is enabled by default
- OS appliance is marked beta
Tidal LightMesh: what it does well
- Searchable Microsoft DHCP scopes, leases, and history
- Agentless discovery for AWS and Azure networks
- Tools for subnet planning and overlap detection
- SaaS available on every plan
What to know first
- Google Cloud support is not currently available
- Free plan is limited to one user
- Free plan covers fewer than 1,000 IPs
- Docker self-hosting is limited to Enterprise
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