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Head-to-head · IP Address Management Software

BT Diamond IP vs SolarWinds IPAM

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 7 checks side by side
Higher score BT Diamond IP #1 in IP Address Management Software 9.3/10 Pricing on request ✓ 6 of 6 features Visit BT Diamond IP
SolarWinds IPAM #3 in IP Address Management Software 9.0/10 Pricing on request · 30-day trial Free trial✓ 5 of 6 features Visit SolarWinds

BT Diamond IP leads on 0 checks, SolarWinds IPAM on 0, and 7 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 7 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreBT Diamond IP · 9.3/10
  • Free trialonly SolarWinds IPAM
  • Most featuresBT Diamond IP · 6 of 6

BT Diamond IP scores higher on our rubric for ip address management software: 9.3 against 9.0 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #3.

On deployment model, BT Diamond IP gives you Hybrid where SolarWinds IPAM offers Self-hosted.

BT Diamond IP is the better fit for managed-service buyers needing broad IPAM. SolarWinds IPAM is the better fit for established teams needing discoverable IPAM.

  • BT Diamond IP fits best

    Managed-service buyers needing broad IPAM

  • SolarWinds IPAM fits best

    Established teams needing discoverable IPAM

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Side by side

Feature BT Diamond IP 9.3/10 Visit ↗ SolarWinds IPAM 9.0/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.3 9.0
Ranking #1 in IP Address Management Software #3 in IP Address Management Software
Best for Managed-service buyers needing broad IPAM Established teams needing discoverable IPAM
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price Pricing on request Pricing on request · 30-day trial
Free plan Not checked yet —
Free trial — 30 days
Deployment Cloud, Self-hosted Self-hosted
Platforms Web Web, Windows
Support Email, Phone, Docs · 24/7 Community, Docs
Integrations 10 integrations 5 integrations
Built for Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features BT Diamond IP 6/6 · SolarWinds IPAM 5/6
Subnet planning ✓ ✓
DNS data management ✓ ✓
DHCP management ✓ ✓
IPv6 support ✓ ✓
Audit history ✓ ✓
API access ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Specs
Deployment model Hybrid Self-hosted
Our review
Pros
  • Manages IPv4 and IPv6 allocation, reclaim and lifecycle workflows
  • Combines DNS, DHCP, discovery, utilisation tracking and audit history
  • Supports cloud automation, REST APIs and major virtualisation platforms
  • Automates IPv4 and IPv6 discovery, scanning, and allocation
  • Combines IPAM with DNS, DHCP, subnet, and scope monitoring
  • Adds conflict alerts, usage history, and customizable reports
Cons
  • Pricing requires a contact-sales process
  • The portfolio spans software, appliances and managed services
  • May be more than needed for narrowly scoped IPAM requirements
  • Self-hosted deployment requires the SolarWinds Platform
  • No free plan is available
  • Purchasing starts with contacting sales
Our verdict

BT Diamond IP is an IP address management portfolio for organisations managing IPv4 and IPv6 across premises, branches, private clouds and public clouds. It combines IPControl software, Sapphire physical or virtual appliances, cloud…

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SolarWinds IP Address Manager gives IT teams a centralized way to discover, track, allocate, and monitor IPv4 and IPv6 addresses. It is designed for organizations managing on-premises, cloud, or hybrid network infrastructure, with support…

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  1. BT Diamond IPIP Address Management Software 9.3Pricing on request
  2. SolarWinds IPAMIP Address Management Software 9.0Pricing on request · 30-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • BT Diamond IP — where it wins

    • Manages IPv4 and IPv6 allocation, reclaim and lifecycle workflows
    • Combines DNS, DHCP, discovery, utilisation tracking and audit history
    • Supports cloud automation, REST APIs and major virtualisation platforms

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing requires a contact-sales process
    • The portfolio spans software, appliances and managed services
    • May be more than needed for narrowly scoped IPAM requirements

  • SolarWinds IPAM — where it wins

    • Automates IPv4 and IPv6 discovery, scanning, and allocation
    • Combines IPAM with DNS, DHCP, subnet, and scope monitoring
    • Adds conflict alerts, usage history, and customizable reports

    Where it doesn't

    • Self-hosted deployment requires the SolarWinds Platform
    • No free plan is available
    • Purchasing starts with contacting sales
  • BT Diamond IP9.3/10 · Pricing on request

    Broad hybrid IPAM covering address lifecycles, infrastructure services, discovery and automation.

    Visit BT Diamond IPFull verdict →
  • SolarWinds IPAM9.0/10 · Pricing on request · 30-day trial

    A self-hosted IPAM platform for teams managing IPv4, IPv6, DNS, and DHCP.

    Visit SolarWindsFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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