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Head-to-head · Ipam Tool

EfficientIP SOLIDserver DDI vs TCPWave IPAM

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 2 checks side by side
Higher score EfficientIP SOLIDserver DDI #5 in Ipam Tool 8.7/10 Pricing on request ✓ 1 of 4 features Contact EfficientIP
TCPWave IPAM #8 in Ipam Tool 7.9/10 Pricing on request ✓ 2 of 4 features Visit TCPWave

EfficientIP SOLIDserver DDI leads on 0 checks, TCPWave IPAM on 0, and 2 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 2 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreEfficientIP SOLIDserver DDI · 8.7/10
  • Most featuresTCPWave IPAM · 2 of 4

EfficientIP SOLIDserver DDI scores higher on our rubric for ipam tool: 8.7 against 7.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #5 and #8.

EfficientIP SOLIDserver DDI is the better fit for teams needing automated DDI and network change control. TCPWave IPAM is the better fit for mid-market and enterprise teams managing DDI.

  • EfficientIP SOLIDserver DDI fits best

    Teams needing automated DDI and network change control

  • TCPWave IPAM fits best

    Mid-market and enterprise teams managing DDI

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Side by side

Feature EfficientIP SOLIDserver DDI 8.7/10 Visit ↗ TCPWave IPAM 7.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.7 7.9
Ranking #5 in Ipam Tool #8 in Ipam Tool
Best for Teams needing automated DDI and network change control Mid-market and enterprise teams managing 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 Docs · 24/7
Integrations 12 integrations 3 integrations
Built for Mid-market, Enterprise Mid-market, Enterprise
Features EfficientIP SOLIDserver DDI 1/4 · TCPWave IPAM 2/4
IPv6 support Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Automatic discovery Not checked yet Not checked yet
DHCP/DNS management Not checked yet Not checked yet
API access ✓ ✓
Specs
Deployment Not checked yet Not checked yet
IP versions Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Centralizes IPAM, DNS and DHCP management as a network source of truth.
  • Automates discovery, inventory and policy-driven provisioning.
  • Connects with Terraform, Ansible, ServiceNow and network security tools.
  • Manages IPv4/IPv6, subnets, DNS zones and DHCP settings
  • Supports discovery, audit history and workflow-based administration
  • Offers cloud integrations, REST API and CLI automation
Cons
  • Pricing is handled through contact with sales.
  • Network device, VLAN, route and port management depends on NetChange integration.
  • Its DDI and network operations scope may exceed teams seeking only basic IP tracking.
  • Contact-sales purchasing may slow price evaluation
  • Its broad DDI scope may exceed simpler IPAM needs
  • Documentation is the listed support channel
Our verdict

EfficientIP SOLIDserver DDI manages DNS, DHCP and IP address infrastructure across on-premises, cloud and hybrid environments. It is aimed at network, DevOps and SecOps teams in mid-market and enterprise organizations that need a…

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TCPWave IPAM manages IPv4 and IPv6 address space alongside network and subnet planning, DNS data and zones, and DHCP appliances, scopes and options. Its web interface, discovery and inventory capabilities, audit reporting, workflow…

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  1. EfficientIP SOLIDserver DDIIpam Tool 8.7Pricing on request
  2. TCPWave IPAMIpam Tool 7.9Pricing on request

Strengths and trade-offs

  • EfficientIP SOLIDserver DDI — where it wins

    • Centralizes IPAM, DNS and DHCP management as a network source of truth.
    • Automates discovery, inventory and policy-driven provisioning.
    • Connects with Terraform, Ansible, ServiceNow and network security tools.

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing is handled through contact with sales.
    • Network device, VLAN, route and port management depends on NetChange integration.
    • Its DDI and network operations scope may exceed teams seeking only basic IP tracking.

  • TCPWave IPAM — where it wins

    • Manages IPv4/IPv6, subnets, DNS zones and DHCP settings
    • Supports discovery, audit history and workflow-based administration
    • Offers cloud integrations, REST API and CLI automation

    Where it doesn't

    • Contact-sales purchasing may slow price evaluation
    • Its broad DDI scope may exceed simpler IPAM needs
    • Documentation is the listed support channel
  • EfficientIP SOLIDserver DDI8.7/10 · Pricing on request

    Centralized DDI with automation and change control for mid-market and enterprise teams.

    Contact EfficientIPFull verdict →
  • TCPWave IPAM7.9/10 · Pricing on request

    A full-featured IPAM and DDI platform for teams managing hybrid networks.

    Visit TCPWaveFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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