Infoblox IPAM vs ManageEngine OpUtils comparison

Infoblox and ManageEngine are both solutions in the IP Address Management (IPAM) Tools category. Infoblox is ranked #2 with an average rating of 9.0, while ManageEngine is ranked #8. Infoblox holds a 34.4% mindshare in IT, compared to ManageEngine’s 3.4% mindshare. Additionally, 94% of Infoblox users are willing to recommend the solution.

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Categories and Ranking

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

ManageEngine OpUtils

Ranking in IP Address Management (IPAM) Tools

8th

Average Rating

0.0

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Mindshare comparison

As of February 2025, in the IP Address Management (IPAM) Tools category, the mindshare of Infoblox IPAM is 34.4%, up from 34.1% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of ManageEngine OpUtils is 3.4%, down from 10.0% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

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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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Santiago Mantilla

Senior Information Technology Security Consultant at Intelector

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…

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

Pros

"This is a DDI solution and having one management control has been most useful."

"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."

"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."

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

"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."

"Before IPAM (IP Address Management) came into the picture, every user had to depend on an Active Directory engineer to get an IP assigned. With Infoblox IPAM, there's automation or auto assignment of IP addresses which is a valuable feature. There's also the capability of storing many networks in one place through the solution. Infoblox IPAM solved the major issue of needing an Active Directory engineer to assign an IP."

"For me, the best feature of Infoblox IPAM is that you can use BloxOne DDI which means you can manage everything from the cloud and have security policies as well. I also like that Infoblox IPAM is plug-and-play."

"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."

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"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

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

"How you track IPs within a subnet and how all of that works was not intuitive to me. If I compare it to VitalQIP, I create a subnet, and it's a slash 24 size. It's very easy. I look, and here are my 254 IPs. I can then see if I have assigned a static, do I have a DHCP scope, and what's the name of the device. That's all there in front of me. The thing that I found frustrating with Infoblox was that it was not very intuitive."

"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."

"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."

"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 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."

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"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

"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."

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

"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 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."

"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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Manufacturing Company

14%

Computer Software Company

11%

Government

11%

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Computer Software Company

11%

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Questions from the Community

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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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...

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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.

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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.

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Overview

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.

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ManageEngine OpUtils is a powerful and reliable IPAM solution and switch port monitoring software. Its ready-to-use real-time monitoring tools help engineers efficiently monitor, diagnose, and troubleshoot IT resources. As a web-based, cross-platform tool, ManageEngine OpUtils runs on Windows and Linux.

ManageEngine OpUtils Features

ManageEngine OpUtils has many valuable key features. Some of the most useful ones include:

IP address manager: The solution’s IP address manager helps effectively manage all IPv4 and IPv6 addresses. It provides flexible discovery options, such as subnet discovery and bulk import. In addition, it allows you to scan, monitor, and define a hierarchy of multiple subnets based on their usage and location.

Switch port mapper: The switch port mapper feature helps discover the devices plugged into each port of a specified switch. This is useful for system and network engineers to gain visibility into the connected IPs, MAC addresses, stacked ports, and speed of each port across their network, all from a centralized console.

DHCP server monitoring: ManageEngine OpUtils’ DHCP server monitoring feature offers detailed insights into the DHCP server. It also aids in subnet discovery and enables you to receive a clear overview of your IP address utilization including insights into DHCP-specific metrics.

Rogue detection: The solution’s rogue detection periodically scans routers and subnets to identify and list any new systems and devices connecting to your network. Network admins can verify and mark these devices as ‘trusted’, ‘guest’, or ‘rogue’. Devices marked as ‘rogue’ are blocked from accessing the network, which helps to prevent unauthorized network access.

CISCO Config file management: This feature enables you to take a scheduled backup of the startup and running configuration files of CISCO routers and switches at regular intervals. It retrieves the CISCO configuration files at defined intervals and stores them in the file system. The CISCO tools enable the backup, retrieval, comparison, and upload of CISCO configuration files.

ManageEngine OpUtils Benefits

There are many benefits to implementing ManageEngine OpUtils. Some of the biggest advantages the solution offers include:

More than 30 on-demand built-in tools: ManageEngine OpUtils has over 30 built-in tools to help monitor network performance and provide asset details. It helps manually query network metrics, with tools such as MIB Browser, System Details Update, System Explorer, and Trap Receiver.

Multiple diagnostic tools: The solution has a collection of diagnostic tools consisting of generic utilities, for day to day management of the system and network. The tools can be used to troubleshoot and to debug connectivity issues, packet loss, and latency issues in a LAN environment.

SNMP tools: With the solution’s SNMP tools, you can perform basic SNMP operations, such as viewing the details of a MIB node, and periodically querying the given SNMP device for the specified OID value to plot results in a graph and receive SNMP traps.

Mobile app: ManageEngine OpUtils comes with an iOS and Android mobile app that seamlessly integrates with your on-premises deployment, enabling network monitoring on the go. With the solution’s mobile application, you can efficiently troubleshoot network issues directly from a smartphone or tablet, and gain comprehensive insights into network endpoints and address space, regardless of where you are.

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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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