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Head-to-head · Ip Management

ManageEngine OpUtils vs NetBox

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 2 checks side by side
Higher score ManageEngine OpUtils #4 in Ip Management 8.4/10 Free plan · 30-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 0 of 2 features Visit ManageEngine
NetBox #7 in Ip Management 8.0/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 1 of 2 features Visit NetBox

ManageEngine OpUtils leads on 0 checks, NetBox 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 scoreManageEngine OpUtils · 8.4/10
  • Free planboth
  • Free trialonly ManageEngine OpUtils
  • Most featuresNetBox · 1 of 2

ManageEngine OpUtils scores higher on our rubric for ip management: 8.4 against 8.0 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #7.

ManageEngine OpUtils is the better fit for teams needing IPAM and scanning on-premises. NetBox is the better fit for teams combining IPAM with data-center inventory.

  • ManageEngine OpUtils fits best

    Teams needing IPAM and scanning on-premises

  • NetBox fits best

    Teams combining IPAM with data-center inventory

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Side by side

Feature ManageEngine OpUtils 8.4/10 Visit ↗ NetBox 8.0/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.4 8.0
Ranking #4 in Ip Management #7 in Ip Management
Best for Teams needing IPAM and scanning on-premises Teams combining IPAM with data-center inventory
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free
Starting price $138/yr Free plan
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial 30 days —
Deployment Self-hosted Cloud, Self-hosted
Platforms Web, Windows, Linux Web
Support Email, Community, Docs Community, Docs
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features ManageEngine OpUtils 0/2 · NetBox 1/2
IPv6 management Not checked yet Not checked yet
API access Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Specs
DHCP/DNS management Not checked yet Not checked yet
Network discovery Not checked yet Not checked yet
Cloud inventory Not checked yet Not checked yet
Deployment Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Manages IPv4 and IPv6 subnets with automated network scanning
  • Maps switch ports and discovers connected devices
  • Free plan; paid Professional starts at $138 annually for 250 IPs and switch ports
  • Tracks prefixes, IP addresses and VLANs alongside devices and sites
  • Models circuits, cabling, power, virtual machines and clusters
  • Offers REST and GraphQL APIs, plugins and change history
Cons
  • Free edition has limited management scope
  • Full DDI management is reserved for the Management plan
  • Requires on-premises deployment
  • Covers a wider infrastructure model than teams seeking IPAM alone may need
  • Self-hosting requires an organization to run the software
  • Automated discovery and DNS/DHCP management are not established capabilities
Our verdict

ManageEngine OpUtils is an on-premises network management toolset for IT and network teams that need IP address management alongside switch-port visibility and scanning. It manages IPv4 and IPv6 subnets, tracks IP and MAC information,…

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NetBox is an open-source network documentation and infrastructure resource-modeling application for teams that need a shared view of IP address space and the infrastructure around it. Its IPAM covers prefixes, IP addresses and VLANs, while…

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  1. ManageEngine OpUtilsIp Management 8.4Free plan · 30-day trial
  2. NetBoxIp Management 8.0Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • ManageEngine OpUtils — where it wins

    • Manages IPv4 and IPv6 subnets with automated network scanning
    • Maps switch ports and discovers connected devices
    • Free plan; paid Professional starts at $138 annually for 250 IPs and switch ports

    Where it doesn't

    • Free edition has limited management scope
    • Full DDI management is reserved for the Management plan
    • Requires on-premises deployment

  • NetBox — where it wins

    • Tracks prefixes, IP addresses and VLANs alongside devices and sites
    • Models circuits, cabling, power, virtual machines and clusters
    • Offers REST and GraphQL APIs, plugins and change history

    Where it doesn't

    • Covers a wider infrastructure model than teams seeking IPAM alone may need
    • Self-hosting requires an organization to run the software
    • Automated discovery and DNS/DHCP management are not established capabilities
  • ManageEngine OpUtils8.4/10 · Free plan · 30-day trial

    A budget-conscious IPAM toolset with scanning, discovery, and switch-port mapping.

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  • NetBox8.0/10 · Free plan

    A flexible IPAM and data-center inventory system for teams managing connected infrastructure.

    Visit NetBoxFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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