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BlueCat Integrity vs ManageEngine OpUtils comparison

 

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Executive Summary
 

Categories and Ranking

BlueCat Integrity
Ranking in IP Address Management (IPAM) Tools
1st
Average Rating
8.8
Reviews Sentiment
7.1
Number of Reviews
22
Ranking in other categories
Managed DNS (5th), DDI (1st)
ManageEngine OpUtils
Ranking in IP Address Management (IPAM) Tools
8th
Average Rating
0.0
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of November 2024, in the IP Address Management (IPAM) Tools category, the mindshare of BlueCat Integrity is 13.4%, up from 11.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of ManageEngine OpUtils is 5.1%, down from 10.1% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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Featured Reviews

Ian Slade - PeerSpot reviewer
It improves our security by providing a single source of IP address usage and contact information
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. Integrity requires some technological expertise and a full-time employee to run the system. It is one of several technologies that my group manages, but maintenance requires minimal effort. Upgrading and deploying the solution is a bigger task, but it is easy to maintain once it is running. BlueCat Integrity offers a single pane of glass view for our IP address space. From the GUI interface, you can see all the IP addresses and roll them up to the colored views of usage and availability. That capability is critical because we have multiple groups that are off on their own in a cloud environment. We can avoid IP address overlap by checking that as we add different projects. While I've worked at this company, we've had more than 50 acquisitions. As we acquire these companies, some IP addresses may overlap. We can integrate those, see the spaces, and adjust.
Santiago Mantilla - PeerSpot reviewer
Plenty of features, easy to use, but lacking cloud version
ManageEngine OpUtils is a suite with different network tools for IP addresses, ports, and network device management The most valuable feature of ManageEngine OpUtils is the ease of use. Additionally, the IP address and port switch management, and twenty more tools for discovering networks and…

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 features of BlueCat Integrity are the user-friendly UI and the permission management."
"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."
"BlueCat Integrity provides us with flexibility and visibility that we did not have before."
"The solution includes automatic management of segments."
"BlueCat Integrity's scalability and user-friendliness are the most valuable features."
"It's a critical infrastructure piece. This is where all the IPs are named for the whole organization. It's a big deal. It has all the features related to DNS and DHCP. It's pretty amazing."
"Managing our BDI infrastructure globally is simple, and BlueCat's personalized relationship with us is valuable to our organization."
"The most significant advantage of BlueCat is its foundation on open-source software, specifically BIND and ISC DHCP."
"The most valuable feature of ManageEngine OpUtils is the ease of use. Additionally, the IP address and port switch management, and twenty more tools for discovering networks and administrative management for Cisco devices are beneficial."
 

Cons

"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."
"The solution does not export reports in a comprehensive format."
"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."
"Usability needs to be better."
"Adaptive DNS only supports AWS for network automation and cloud computing and would be improved if it also supported other options like Azure or Google Cloud."
"The integration has room for improvement."
"One crucial area for development is IPv6 support."
"The user interface could be improved, as the implementation of BlueCat can be complicated and requires personnel with expertise in DNS, DHCP, and IP management."
"ManageEngine OpUtils could improve by offering a cloud version of the solution. It is important to have cloud solutions. It is important to have someone with network knowledge to use the solution."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"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."
"I am not sure about the exact pricing, but I believe their cost is lower compared to Infoblox."
"Compared to other solutions, BlueCat Integrity offers a competitive price."
"BlueCat Integrity is affordable."
"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."
"While BlueCat falls on the expensive side, its exceptional customer service and consistent quality justify the cost."
"BlueCat Integrity is more cost-effective than Infoblox."
"BlueCat Integrity meets our expectations and aligns with our budget forecast."
"The price of ManageEngine OpUtils is inexpensive. The pricing model they use is billed for the number of IP addresses or hardware you use."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
17%
Financial Services Firm
11%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Healthcare Company
7%
Manufacturing Company
22%
Computer Software Company
11%
Government
10%
Financial Services Firm
6%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
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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.
What needs improvement with BlueCat Adaptive DNS?
The user interface could be improved, as the implementation of BlueCat can be complicated and requires personnel with expertise in DNS, DHCP, and IP management.
What is your primary use case for BlueCat Adaptive DNS?
We have been a partner of BlueCat for two years now, and we are responsible for deploying the solution over the Middle East region. I have the most experience with BlueCat Integrity.
What do you like most about ManageEngine OpUtils?
The most valuable feature of ManageEngine OpUtils is the ease of use. Additionally, the IP address and port switch management, and twenty more tools for discovering networks and administrative mana...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for ManageEngine OpUtils?
The price of ManageEngine OpUtils is inexpensive. The pricing model they use is billed for the number of IP addresses or hardware you use.
What needs improvement with ManageEngine OpUtils?
ManageEngine OpUtils could improve by offering a cloud version of the solution. It is important to have cloud solutions. It is important to have someone with network knowledge to use the solution.
 

Also Known As

BlueCat Adaptive DNS, BlueCat Automation Manager, BlueCat DDI
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Overview

 

Sample Customers

Computer Sciences Corporation
NASA Ames Research Center, Meet Minneapolis, State of Connecticut Judicial Branch, The Automaster Motor Co., Triad Telecom
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