Head-to-head · IP Address Management Software
ManageEngine DDI Central vs Subnetly
ManageEngine DDI Central leads on 0 checks, Subnetly on 1, and 6 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 scoreManageEngine DDI Central · 9.2/10
- Free planonly Subnetly
- Free trialonly ManageEngine DDI Central
- Most featuresManageEngine DDI Central · 6 of 6
ManageEngine DDI Central scores higher on our rubric for ip address management software: 9.2 against 6.2 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #26.
Subnetly offers free plan; ManageEngine DDI Central doesn't. On deployment model, Subnetly gives you Hybrid where ManageEngine DDI Central offers Self-hosted.
ManageEngine DDI Central is the better fit for priced self-hosted DDI for mid-sized teams. Subnetly is the better fit for MSPs needing affordable multitenant IPAM.
- ManageEngine DDI Central fits best
Priced self-hosted DDI for mid-sized teams
- Subnetly fits best
MSPs needing affordable multitenant IPAM
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Side by side
| Feature | ManageEngine DDI Central 9.2/10 Visit ↗ | Subnetly 6.2/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.2 | 6.2 |
| Ranking | #2 in IP Address Management Software | #26 in IP Address Management Software |
| Best for | Priced self-hosted DDI for mid-sized teams | MSPs needing affordable multitenant IPAM |
| Pricing model | Paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | $3,199/yr | $49/mo |
| Free plan | — | ✓ (best) |
| Free trial | 30 days | — |
| Deployment | Self-hosted | Cloud, Self-hosted |
| Platforms | Web, Windows, Linux | Web, Windows, Linux, iOS |
| Support | Email, Phone, Tickets, Docs | |
| Compliance | SSO/SAML, 2FA | SSO/SAML |
| Built for | Enterprise | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features ManageEngine DDI Central 6/6 · Subnetly 5/6 | ||
| Subnet planning | ✓ | ✓ |
| DNS data management | ✓ | ✓ |
| DHCP management | ✓ | ✓ |
| IPv6 support | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Audit history | ✓ | ✓ |
| API access | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Deployment model | Self-hosted | Hybrid |
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| Our verdict | ManageEngine DDI Central unifies DNS, DHCP, and IP address management for network teams handling Windows and Linux environments. It is aimed at administrators managing distributed or complex infrastructure, with support for ISC BIND9 and… Read the review → |
Subnetly is a cloud-based DDI platform for SMB IT teams, infrastructure administrators, and managed service providers. Its web control plane centralizes IP address and subnet inventory, utilization tracking, DNS zones, DHCP scopes,… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
ManageEngine DDI Central — where it wins
- Combines DNS, DHCP, IPv4, and IPv6 management
- Includes subnet planning, audit logs, APIs, RBAC, SAML, and 2FA
- Integrates with AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, Cloudflare, and Cisco DHCP
Where it doesn't
- No free plan is available
- Professional pricing starts at $3,199 per year
- Self-hosted deployment requires infrastructure managed by the organization
Subnetly — where it wins
- Free plan covers IPAM, DNS, and DHCP for labs and early testing
- MSP workspaces separate customers with dashboards and customer switching
- Discovery, conflict detection, RBAC, audit records, APIs, and webhooks
Where it doesn't
- Advanced API, webhooks, RBAC, and audit exports require paid tiers
- DNS and DHCP services operate through local agents near customer environments
- Teams needing explicit IPv6 coverage should compare alternatives
- ManageEngine DDI Central9.2/10 · 30-day trial
A self-hosted DDI suite with broad network controls and a substantial annual price.
Visit ManageEngineFull verdict → - Subnetly6.2/10 · Free plan
A focused DDI platform with free entry, multitenant MSP tools, and tiered automation.
Visit SubnetlyFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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