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Head-to-head · Ipam Tool

Infoblox NIOS vs TCPWave IPAM

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 3 checks side by side
Higher score Infoblox NIOS #4 in Ipam Tool 8.8/10 Pricing on request ✓ 1 of 4 features Visit Infoblox
TCPWave IPAM #8 in Ipam Tool 7.9/10 Pricing on request ✓ 2 of 4 features Visit TCPWave

Infoblox NIOS leads on 0 checks, TCPWave IPAM on 0, and 3 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 3 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreInfoblox NIOS · 8.8/10
  • Most featuresTCPWave IPAM · 2 of 4

Infoblox NIOS scores higher on our rubric for ipam tool: 8.8 against 7.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #8.

Infoblox NIOS is the better fit for enterprises standardizing on hybrid DDI. TCPWave IPAM is the better fit for mid-market and enterprise teams managing DDI.

  • Infoblox NIOS fits best

    Enterprises standardizing on hybrid DDI

  • TCPWave IPAM fits best

    Mid-market and enterprise teams managing DDI

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Side by side

Feature Infoblox NIOS 8.8/10 Visit ↗ TCPWave IPAM 7.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.8 7.9
Ranking #4 in Ipam Tool #8 in Ipam Tool
Best for Enterprises standardizing on hybrid DDI Mid-market and enterprise teams managing DDI
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price Pricing on request Pricing on request
Free plan — Not checked yet
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Self-hosted Cloud, Self-hosted
Platforms Web Web
Support Phone, Tickets, Community, Docs Docs · 24/7
Integrations 8 integrations 3 integrations
Built for Mid-market, Enterprise Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Infoblox NIOS 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
  • Combines DNS, DHCP and IP address management in one platform
  • Grid centralizes appliance management across a unified system
  • Supports HA, cloud and on-prem discovery, and automation integrations
  • 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
  • No free plan; licensing requires a sales conversation
  • No public NIOS price makes cost comparison difficult
  • The integrated DDI focus may exceed the needs of teams seeking IPAM alone
  • Contact-sales purchasing may slow price evaluation
  • Its broad DDI scope may exceed simpler IPAM needs
  • Documentation is the listed support channel
Our verdict

Infoblox NIOS brings DNS, DHCP and IP address management together for mid-market and enterprise organizations operating on-premises, virtualized, cloud or hybrid networks. Infoblox Grid links network appliances into a unified system, with…

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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. Infoblox NIOSIpam Tool 8.8Pricing on request
  2. TCPWave IPAMIpam Tool 7.9Pricing on request

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Infoblox NIOS — where it wins

    • Combines DNS, DHCP and IP address management in one platform
    • Grid centralizes appliance management across a unified system
    • Supports HA, cloud and on-prem discovery, and automation integrations

    Where it doesn't

    • No free plan; licensing requires a sales conversation
    • No public NIOS price makes cost comparison difficult
    • The integrated DDI focus may exceed the needs of teams seeking IPAM alone

  • 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
  • Infoblox NIOS8.8/10 · Pricing on request

    A centralized DDI platform for organizations managing hybrid network environments.

    Visit InfobloxFull 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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