EfficientIP SOLIDserver DDI vs Infoblox BloxOne DDI

EfficientIP SOLIDserver DDI8.6Visit Infoblox BloxOne DDI8.4Visit

Higher score EfficientIP SOLIDserver DDI #6 in DHCP Management Software 8.6/10 Pricing on request ✓ 0 of 5 features Visit EfficientIP

vs

Infoblox BloxOne DDI #8 in DHCP Management Software 8.4/10 Pricing on request ✓ 0 of 5 features Visit Infoblox

• EfficientIP SOLIDserver DDI fits best

  Automated hybrid DDI provisioning

• Infoblox BloxOne DDI fits best

  Cloud-managed distributed DDI

Advertiser disclosure: iTechGuides is reader-supported. Vendors can pay for top positions in our rankings and for a place on other products' pages, and we may earn a commission when you click some links. Bought places stand at the number bought; this page and our disclosure say so. Paying vendors may get a fuller, more detailed review from our editors, and that review can change their score. How we rank.

Side by side

Feature	EfficientIP SOLIDserver DDI 8.6/10 Visit ↗	Infoblox BloxOne DDI 8.4/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.6	8.4
Ranking	#6 in DHCP Management Software	#8 in DHCP Management Software
Best for	Automated hybrid DDI provisioning	Cloud-managed distributed DDI
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	Pricing on request	Pricing on request
Free plan	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Self-hosted	Cloud, Self-hosted
Platforms	Web	Web
Support	Email, Phone, Tickets, Community, Docs	Email, Phone, Community, Docs
Built for	Mid-market, Enterprise	Mid-market, Enterprise
Features EfficientIP SOLIDserver DDI 0/5 · Infoblox BloxOne DDI 0/5
Reservation management	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
DHCPv6 support	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
DHCP failover	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
REST API	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Audit logs	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Specs
Deployment	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Centralizes DNS, DHCP and IP address management across hybrid environments Automates discovery, inventory and policy-driven provisioning Connects with Terraform, Ansible, ServiceNow and security platforms	Centralizes DNS, DHCP and IPAM across distributed locations Supports zero-touch provisioning for remote appliances Offers Ansible automation and REST API access
Cons	Pricing is handled through a contact-sales model Appliance-based deployment may not suit cloud-only teams Its broad DDI scope may exceed DHCP-only requirements	Pricing uses token-based licensing and requires sales contact Focused on DDI services rather than broader IT operations Distributed deployments require planning for local site survivability
Our verdict	EfficientIP SOLIDserver DDI is an appliance-based platform for managing DNS, DHCP and IP address infrastructure across on-premises, cloud and hybrid environments. It is designed for network, DevOps and SecOps teams that need a centralized… Read the review →	Infoblox BloxOne DDI is a cloud-managed platform for DNS, DHCP and IP address management across data centers, cloud environments, branch offices and remote locations. It is aimed at mid-sized organizations and large distributed enterprises… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• EfficientIP SOLIDserver DDI — where it wins

  • Centralizes DNS, DHCP and IP address management across hybrid environments
  • Automates discovery, inventory and policy-driven provisioning
  • Connects with Terraform, Ansible, ServiceNow and security platforms

  Where it doesn't

  • Pricing is handled through a contact-sales model
  • Appliance-based deployment may not suit cloud-only teams
  • Its broad DDI scope may exceed DHCP-only requirements

• Infoblox BloxOne DDI — where it wins

  • Centralizes DNS, DHCP and IPAM across distributed locations
  • Supports zero-touch provisioning for remote appliances
  • Offers Ansible automation and REST API access

  Where it doesn't

  • Pricing uses token-based licensing and requires sales contact
  • Focused on DDI services rather than broader IT operations
  • Distributed deployments require planning for local site survivability

• EfficientIP SOLIDserver DDI8.6/10 · Pricing on request

  A policy-driven hybrid DDI platform for centralized network provisioning and visibility.

  Visit EfficientIPFull verdict →
• Infoblox BloxOne DDI8.4/10 · Pricing on request

  A centralized DDI platform for organizations managing distributed sites and remote appliances.

  Visit InfobloxFull verdict →