BlueCat Integrity vs Infoblox IPAM comparison

BlueCat and Infoblox are both solutions in the IP Address Management (IPAM) Tools category. BlueCat is ranked #1 with an average rating of 8.9, while Infoblox is ranked #2 with an average rating of 9.0. BlueCat holds a 13.4% mindshare in IT, compared to Infoblox’s 34.4% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of BlueCat users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 94% of Infoblox users who would recommend it.

BlueCat Integrity

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100% willing to recommend

Infoblox IPAM

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94% willing to recommend

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Executive Summary

We performed a comparison between BlueCat Integrity and Infoblox IPAM based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two IP Address Management (IPAM) Tools solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.

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BlueCat Integrity vs. Infoblox IPAM

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We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:

Categories and Ranking

BlueCat Integrity

Ranking in IP Address Management (IPAM) Tools

1st

Average Rating

8.8

Reviews Sentiment

7.4

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Managed DNS (5th), DDI (1st)

Infoblox IPAM

Ranking in IP Address Management (IPAM) Tools

2nd

Average Rating

9.0

Reviews Sentiment

7.2

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of February 2025, in the IP Address Management (IPAM) Tools category, the mindshare of BlueCat Integrity is 13.4%, up from 11.8% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Infoblox IPAM is 34.4%, up from 34.1% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

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Ryan Michael Patterson

Senior Security Engineer at a tech services company with 10,001+ employees

Provides a single pane of glass, a user-friendly GUI, and is extremely reliable

Currently, a significant portion of automation within our infrastructure relies on custom-written scripts. For instance, every time we require automated IP address space updates, we must develop the script ourselves. Looking forward, I would welcome pre-existing scripts readily deployable within our infrastructure to alleviate this burden. BlueCat currently meets our core needs, and we appreciate their service. However, we believe the platform could benefit from significant improvements, particularly in terms of ongoing maintenance and the implementation of new features. One crucial area for development is IPv6 support. As we transition to this newer networking protocol, we lack robust tools and functionalities tailored to IPv6 within BlueCat. Consequently, we'd like to see greater investment from BlueCat in building out their IPv6 feature set.

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Saurabh Manik Salunke

Senior Consultant at Capgemini

Works well, helps to avoid mistakes, and supports bulk entries

It is pretty scalable. On Infoblox IPAM, we have a total of five segments of slash 16. It is a vast network. Apart from that, there are multiple domains. I support French companies, and they have multiple domains. That DNS is also a part of Infoblox for which we need to do the entries. It is used on a daily basis in operations. If we face any issues, such as the IP is not reachable, the first thing we'll check is whether it is resolving or not. If we consider nslookup, it will also go to DNS. So, it is used daily.

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Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:

Pros

"The most valuable feature is the IPAMs, which provide visibility into all the IP addresses on the network."

"As a defense contractor, we must meet many compliance standards regarding logging, configuration, and administrative access. BlueCat is one of the few products that combines all the compliance components in a secure, reliable solution."

"The most valuable features are scalability and cloud infrastructure."

"The most valuable features of BlueCat Integrity are the user-friendly UI and the permission management."

"This inherent stability, derived from its Linux-based architecture, provides a well-established and reliable platform."

"One of the better things about Integrity is that the underlying code it uses is an ISC DNS and DHCP. It's not like some of the other vendors that have created their own version of DNS."

"The most valuable feature of BlueCat Integrity is decentralized management, which enables real-time visibility and control over the entire IP address space, DNS, and DHCP from a single console."

"BlueCat Integrity provides us with flexibility and visibility that we did not have before."

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"One of the most valuable features of this solution has been DNS security. It has a solid foundation for building DNS, DHCP, and Advanced Threat Prevention."

"IPAM's best features include the view of how many soft nets are filled from your container and the grid master."

"The most important feature of Infoblox IPAM for my clients is its reliability."

"The features we found the most valuable were being able to handle DHCP scopes and handing out DHCP leases. We weren't doing some of the things that we can do, such as DNS query rate limiting. Our usage was pretty standard. We wanted to be able to track our IP addresses to create DNS entries and then create DHCP and manage DHCP scopes. We used the standard features the most."

"The graphical user interface is very user-friendly and simple to use. It is very simple to use if you have never used it before."

"Regarding DDI, I would say the best feature of Infoblox is the DNS security. DNS tunneling is a significant security issue and is very difficult to protect against based on our tests with other types of security devices. However, Infoblox eliminates this issue and provides excellent security against a difficult threat."

"It provides us with flexibility."

"We can specify the availability of subnets when we create them."

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Cons

"The UI is outdated and needs a modern refresh."

"During our testing phase, we encountered some issues with Active Directory and DNS reverse lookups."

"The solution does not export reports in a comprehensive format."

"The technical support is slow and has room for improvement."

"Some areas need improvement, especially the issue with stale entries in the BlueCat tenancy. I have heard that it is already fixed in BlueCat Integrity 10. I have not used that yet."

"Usability needs to be better."

"Unfortunately, BlueCat Integrity doesn't support bulk Content Security Policy configuration."

"I would like the GUI to be similar to AWS and Azure, where we can simply click on an item to expand it and see all the information on one page, without having to click to the next page."

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"The scope of our use of this solution is limited to the DDI IPAM solution for Infoblox. This solution could be improved by offering multiple integrations with IPAM which could already exist but we aren't aware of them."

"It is challenging to find training tutorials online."

"The solution is not easy to use; the GUI and CLI are challenging to use, limiting end-user capability. We can't use Linux terminal features with Infoblox, as it struggles to detect and troubleshoot problems. We generally use troubleshooting tools like tcpdump in our network security area and we can use that in Infoblox with limited features."

"When we do a host entry, it also reflects in the lookup. We should be able to filter that part. If we do only the A and PTR records, we need to reflect only that part in the lookup."

"When we use the forwarders or when we're trying to connect with the internet, sometimes there are issues and the publishing time is longer."

"From an IPAM standpoint, DHCP is an area that needs to be improved."

"Infoblox IPAM could improve some of the features. The market is demanding for some features that are not there, but there is always a reason why it's not there. At the moment, the solution is rather complete for what it's used for. It can always extend to solve some other issues that are linked to it, but the solution itself is complete."

"The only room for improvement in Infoblox IPAM is its compatibility and flexibility with IPv6. There's been an issue transitioning from IPv4 to IPv6, and though Infoblox is in the process of resolving the issue, it would be better if the team could come up with a solution in a quicker timeframe. Better transitioning from IPv4 to IPv6 is what I'd like to see in the next release of the solution."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"Overall, I would say that it is priced fairly, though perhaps a bit on the high side."

"Adaptive DNS's price depends on your network ranges, the services you want, and the level of support you require."

"I am not sure about the exact pricing, but I believe their cost is lower compared to Infoblox."

"BlueCat Integrity's pricing is reasonable within the market."

"Overall, it's a decent price for the product. There are other vendors that have support models and costs that are, sometimes, double what Bluecat charges."

"We paid around $5,000 per year for SolarWinds, and now we pay around $20,000 per year for BlueCat, but we have less downtime and fewer issues with DNS and DHCP."

"They're competitive. The way they run their model is good. Could it stand some tweaking? Sure. There are some items there. One of the things I looked at in the recent past was their container solutions. You have to pay for licensing to use their containerized platform, but the licensing doesn't include the container licensing itself. I'd love to be able to have one big package per se."

"While BlueCat falls on the expensive side, its exceptional customer service and consistent quality justify the cost."

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"The licensing cost for Infoblox IPAM depends on your usage and also depends on your term plans, for example, you may want it for three months, six months, or only for seven days. I don't remember the exact licensing cost, but it depends on your organization's structure and how many networks you are going to need."

"We purchase yearly licenses, and I don't know the exact price as I'm not involved in the finance or sales departments. Infoblox is one of the more expensive products in the DDI environment, so I would say that for organizations looking to combine DNS, DSTP, and IP management with security features, the solution is worth it. However, for organizations only looking for an IP management tool, for example, many more affordable options are available."

"They were expensive. They were known to be expensive. In general, they used to at least try to encourage you to upgrade to hardware every three years. Infoblox had a reputation as being one of the better solutions but also one of the more expensive solutions, whereas VitalQ was definitely a much more affordable solution. With Infoblox, anytime you replace hardware, there would also be the cost of the hardware upgrade. So, besides the software licensing fee, there were also hardware maintenance and hardware upgrade fees. I would rate it a 3 out of 10 in terms of pricing."

"The price of the solution is reasonable compared to competitors, such as Akamai."

"I rate Infoblox IPAM’s pricing a seven out of ten, since their price is up there."

"Infoblox IPAM is a very expensive solution and it should improve. The solution is subscription-based, and the payments can be monthly or yearly. There are additional costs for more features, and the exact cost depends on the features you're using."

"The cost depends on the scale at which we're deploying it. It's an annual subscription that ranges between $1,000 and $2,000."

"Infoblox IPAM is a licensed product, and my company pays for it yearly. It depends on the licensing model you choose because right now, the solution can also be subscription-based, specifically the cloud version, but the traditional licensing model for it is one that's paid yearly. The cost would depend on the organization. I know how much my company pays for Infoblox IPAM, but I won't disclose that information. If your company has $10,000,000 or $20,000,000, for example, and you need stability, then I'd say the solution is worth it. If your company is a startup, then the solution may not be worth it, but it would still depend on the ability of your company because Infoblox IPAM is one of the costlier solutions in the market."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Computer Software Company

18%

Financial Services Firm

10%

Manufacturing Company

10%

Government

Manufacturing Company

14%

Government

11%

Computer Software Company

11%

Financial Services Firm

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about BlueCat Adaptive DNS?

This inherent stability, derived from its Linux-based architecture, provides a well-established and reliable platform.

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What needs improvement with BlueCat Adaptive DNS?

The solution is too granular and sometimes complex to configure. We do not always need so many details. Simpler configurations with fewer details would be beneficial. The API aspect could be improv...

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What is your primary use case for BlueCat Adaptive DNS?

In the past, we did not have a DDI system, so information was distributed in different places. As our environment became more complicated with on-campus, remote offices, and cloud setups, we wanted...

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What do you like most about Infoblox IPAM?

We can specify the availability of subnets when we create them.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Infoblox IPAM?

I rate Infoblox IPAM’s pricing a seven out of ten, since their price is up there. Infoblox IPAM is not a cheap product to get. From that perspective, it’s hard to compete with Microsoft where the D...

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What needs improvement with Infoblox IPAM?

CLI needs to be user-friendly. There should be an option to commit changes.

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Comparisons

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Compared 7% of the time

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Compared 5% of the time

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Compared 5% of the time

Azure DNS vs BlueCat Integrity

Compared 3% of the time

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Compared 26% of the time

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Compared 22% of the time

Micetro vs Infoblox IPAM

Compared 12% of the time

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Compared 8% of the time

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Compared 5% of the time

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Also Known As

BlueCat Adaptive DNS, BlueCat Automation Manager, BlueCat DDI

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Overview

BlueCat Integrity is a comprehensive DNS security solution that provides visibility and control over all DNS traffic on your network. It offers real-time threat detection and response, as well as policy enforcement to ensure compliance with security standards. With its advanced analytics and reporting capabilities, Integrity enables you to identify and mitigate security risks before they can cause damage. It also integrates with other security tools to provide a complete security ecosystem. Whether you're a small business or a large enterprise, BlueCat Integrity can help you protect your network from DNS-based attacks and ensure the integrity of your DNS infrastructure.

BlueCat

With Infoblox IPAM (IP address management) and DHCP, you can automate and centralize all aspects of IP address provisioning and DHCP server management in conjunction with DNS. Infoblox’s integrated platform enables you to confidently handle your most challenging IPAM and DHCP requirements in every type of network environment, data center and hybrid cloud environment. Infoblox IPAM enables your teams to increase network agility and responsiveness, so you can boost the efficiency of core network operations. Thanks to clear visibility into network operations, you can automatically detect and quarantine rogue devices, lower security risks and prevent outages.

Infoblox

Sample Customers

Computer Sciences Corporation

Geisinger Health System, Allied Irish Banks, Lewisville Independent School District, University of Liverpool, Newell Rubbermaid, AH Belo, Arizona State University, Baptist Healthcare System, Kronos

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