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BlueCat Integrity vs Infoblox IPAM comparison

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Categories and Ranking

BlueCat Integrity
Ranking in IP Address Management (IPAM) Tools
1st
Average Rating
8.8
Reviews Sentiment
6.4
Number of Reviews
45
Ranking in other categories
Managed DNS (3rd), DDI (1st)
Infoblox IPAM
Ranking in IP Address Management (IPAM) Tools
2nd
Average Rating
8.8
Reviews Sentiment
7.2
Number of Reviews
17
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of November 2026, in the IP Address Management (IPAM) Tools category, the mindshare of BlueCat Integrity is 19.7%, up from 15.6% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Infoblox IPAM is 21.6%, down from 30.8% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
IP Address Management (IPAM) Tools Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
BlueCat Integrity19.7%
Infoblox IPAM21.6%
Other58.7%
IP Address Management (IPAM) Tools
 

Featured Reviews

Bob Fuller - PeerSpot reviewer
Engineering Specialist at Community Health Systems
Centralized DDI management has transformed our hospitals and now cuts manual effort to a minimum
There is not much to dislike about it. It is not a Microsoft product. It is based on Linux. I am a Microsoft guy learning to run these Linux environments. So there is a little bit of a learning curve there if you are not already a native or natural Linux user. We do have to patch our environments, probably quarterly, with hot fixes or updates that we have to apply. Updates and maintenance and applying them could be improved. Unfortunately, we can only do them one at a time. We have to follow them sequentially. We cannot do them all in mass. That does become a problem for us, especially if we have a zero-day threat that is sitting out there that is live. If I cannot update my environment within moments, then I am challenged. In order to update this environment with 150 plus devices, I have to go through one at a time. That can take us several days to be able to patch. Our API is the only automation capability. Our networking team who provisions our new networks as we build a new environment or a new site or we acquire a new organization handles a lot of that through automation via API. They provision and build up the permissions and rights and access model for each new network and sub-network. We are considering and trying to determine if we need to get even more automated and whether or not we need to leverage more API capability. We are building a team of automation engineers, and they are looking around and digging to find something to work on. We could do some more automation, but what would we do? We still have not figured out what else we would do. For my team that runs the actual BlueCat Integrity environment, we do not use API automation. Our networking team who provisions and builds the new networks handles that via API. We have thought about going through more in-depth automation, but we cannot find a good use case for it in terms of what level of engagement we want to take with it and how dedicated we want to be to become a development shop. That is still on the wings and we are trying to figure out if this is something that we can handle, or do we continually have to rely upon an external developer. BlueCat Integrity does not develop for us. They have a certain level of liability that they will not accept when it comes to automation and scripting through their API. They say they will guide us, but they will not do it for us.
Stefan Feher - PeerSpot reviewer
Nsi L1 Operations Analyst at a insurance company with 10,001+ employees
Centralized DNS tracking has improved incident response and simplifies security investigations
The best feature Infoblox IPAM offers is the ease of having everything in one place. Having everything in one place with Infoblox IPAM, such as networks, records, CNAMEs, DNS, and other elements, is easy to manage from a single platform instead of having to log into different vendors. The DHCP monitoring feature stands out as well.

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

Pros

"I've been impressed by BlueCat's performance and user-friendly GUI."
"BlueCat Integrity has helped reduce human error in my processes by almost 60 percent because the automation is very strong."
"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 has helped our organization reduce downtime, as if we had gone for the manual or older Microsoft services, we would have definitely faced a lot of downtime; now it's almost zero downtime."
"The most valuable features of BlueCat Integrity are the user-friendly UI and the permission management."
"The most valuable aspect is its user-friendly interface. It is straightforward to use."
"The solution is scalable in multiple ways."
"One of the best features BlueCat Integrity offers is easy IP address management, as well as the ability to manage IP addresses for both on-premises and cloud environments."
"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."
"We can specify the availability of subnets when we create them."
"Having everything in one place with Infoblox IPAM, such as networks, records, CNAMEs, DNS, and other elements, is easy to manage from a single platform instead of having to log into different vendors."
"Infoblox is a stable product and, in general, it has a reputation as being a pretty stable solution, and it was stable for us when we had it in terms of uptime."
"IPAM's best features include the view of how many soft nets are filled from your container and the grid master, and it's also excellent for server management."
"My advice to anyone interested in Infoblox IPAM is to use it; if you compare it with other tools, it may be a bit higher in cost, but if you're looking for a centralized data structure and user-friendly environment, Infoblox IPAM is the best solution for your requirements."
"Infoblox gives us the flexibility to manage our internal networks and publish the data outside of the network on the internet. It's quite fluid to do it."
"It helps to avoid manual mistakes and we can add the proper DNS if we add an Alias name to that. We are aware of the CNAME we need to use. By using Infoblox as a DNS, we can add the A and PTR records, which is helpful for the lookup as well as the reverse lookup."
 

Cons

"The DNS and DHCP servers for guests are separated from the main organization. A lot of times, it doesn't allow you to choose a default IP space. When I log in to the GUI, it doesn't default to where I want it to be. So far, I haven't been able to find out how to change or specify that so that it defaults to a particular space, such as the main org. If I'm looking for the IP space for guests, I need to toggle and go to the guest site. Most of the time, I want the IP space for the org to be my main space, but it doesn't give me the ability to do that, or I haven't been able to find that over the last two years."
"I chose a rating of nine out of ten because I think the surface can be much more improved."
"Updates and maintenance and applying them could be improved."
"When evaluating BlueCat Integrity, challenges with dynamic DNS updates were encountered, but configuration issues can be fixed to mitigate those."
"The solution does not export reports in a comprehensive format that allows us to see usage, administrators, VLAN, and backups."
"One crucial area for development is IPv6 support."
"BlueCat Integrity does not offer all the features out of the box, and the customization with BlueCat is very limited."
"BlueCat Integrity can be improved with a bulk option to add different zones or subzones."
"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 use the forwarders or when we're trying to connect with the internet, sometimes there are issues and the publishing time is longer."
"However, in future updates of IPAM, I would like to see features such as more customization and better AI functionality."
"From an IPAM standpoint, DHCP is an area that needs to be improved."
"The solution is not easy to use; the GUI and CLI are challenging to use, limiting end-user capability."
"The only room for improvement in Infoblox IPAM is its compatibility and flexibility with IPv6."
"The marketing of the solution could improve to give customers the awareness of the benefits."
"It is challenging to find training tutorials online."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"BlueCat Integrity is affordable."
"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."
"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."
"Our licensing model with BlueCat Integrity is cheaper than Infoblox."
"BlueCat Integrity is a little expensive, but it's worth the price because it offers the flexibility and features we need in our space. We have more than 25,000 employees, and it makes sense for a network of our size. It's required for us to be compliant in the defense industry. Given the restrictions we face, we must be able to easily show that we've complied with all the regulations."
"Adaptive DNS's price depends on your network ranges, the services you want, and the level of support you require."
"BlueCat Integrity is more cost-effective than Infoblox."
"BlueCat Integrity meets our expectations and aligns with our budget forecast."
"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 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."
"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."
"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."
"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 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."
"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."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Manufacturing Company
11%
Outsourcing Company
10%
Financial Services Firm
8%
Healthcare Company
7%
Manufacturing Company
13%
Financial Services Firm
10%
Government
8%
Healthcare Company
6%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business11
Midsize Enterprise7
Large Enterprise48
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business5
Large Enterprise15
 

Questions from the Community

What needs improvement with BlueCat Adaptive DNS?
When we upload a file, it calculates and shows error details, but the error details are not in a formatted form. It fetches the entire line, and those lines are messy and hard to read. If error det...
What is your primary use case for BlueCat Adaptive DNS?
We are using BlueCat Integrity for DNS and DHCP management, including assigning static IPs for particular devices or hosts, creating subnets and providing entire subnets to the network, and adding ...
What advice do you have for others considering BlueCat Adaptive DNS?
I rate BlueCat Integrity around 8.5 on a scale of 1 to 10. I chose 8.5 for my rating because it has been a very good experience working with BlueCat Integrity in managing IPAM, which provides a bet...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Infoblox IPAM?
My experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing for Infoblox IPAM was that it was a straightforward process.
What needs improvement with Infoblox IPAM?
To improve Infoblox IPAM, I would like to see some AI features. I would like to be able to produce reports using AI and to have agent workflows to create reports and also to be more proactive.
What is your primary use case for Infoblox IPAM?
My main use case for Infoblox IPAM is DNS management. I use Infoblox IPAM for DNS management where I manage leases and check information about DNS. Regarding my main use case, I use Infoblox IPAM t...
 

Also Known As

BlueCat Adaptive DNS, BlueCat Automation Manager, BlueCat DDI
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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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