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Head-to-head · Ip Management

SolarWinds IPAM vs Nokia Virtualized Service Router

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 2 checks side by side
Higher score SolarWinds IPAM #3 in Ip Management 8.7/10 Pricing on request · 30-day trial Free trial✓ 1 of 2 features Visit SolarWinds
Nokia Virtualized Service Router #8 in Ip Management 7.9/10 Pricing on request ✓ 0 of 2 features Visit Nokia

SolarWinds IPAM leads on 0 checks, Nokia Virtualized Service Router 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 scoreSolarWinds IPAM · 8.7/10
  • Free trialonly SolarWinds IPAM
  • Most featuresSolarWinds IPAM · 1 of 2

SolarWinds IPAM scores higher on our rubric for ip management: 8.7 against 7.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #8.

SolarWinds IPAM is the better fit for teams managing IPv4/IPv6 and DNS/DHCP centrally. Nokia Virtualized Service Router is the better fit for operators deploying virtualized routing services.

  • SolarWinds IPAM fits best

    Teams managing IPv4/IPv6 and DNS/DHCP centrally

  • Nokia Virtualized Service Router fits best

    Operators deploying virtualized routing services

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Side by side

Feature SolarWinds IPAM 8.7/10 Visit ↗ Nokia Virtualized Service Router 7.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.7 7.9
Ranking #3 in Ip Management #8 in Ip Management
Best for Teams managing IPv4/IPv6 and DNS/DHCP centrally Operators deploying virtualized routing services
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price Pricing on request · 30-day trial Pricing on request
Free plan — Not checked yet
Free trial 30 days —
Deployment Self-hosted Cloud, Self-hosted
Platforms Web, Windows Linux
Integrations 5 integrations 3 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Mid-market, Enterprise
Features SolarWinds IPAM 1/2 · Nokia Virtualized Service Router 0/2
IPv6 management ✓ (best) Not checked yet
API access Not checked yet Not checked yet
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
  • Automates IPv4 and IPv6 discovery, scanning, and centralized tracking
  • Combines IP address management with DNS and DHCP administration
  • Detects address conflicts and provides historical data and utilization reports
  • Supports IP/MPLS edge, gateway, NAT, route reflector, and VPN functions.
  • Deploys as a virtual network function or container network function.
  • Offers multi-node resiliency and scales with added CPU and memory.
Cons
  • Self-hosted deployment requires managing the SolarWinds Platform
  • Pricing requires requesting a quote
  • The 30-day trial is time-limited, with no free plan
  • Focuses on virtualized routing services, not IP address management.
  • Pricing is available through sales rather than published plan prices.
  • Scaling requires additional CPU and memory resources.
Our verdict

SolarWinds IPAM helps IT teams discover, track, allocate, and monitor IPv4 and IPv6 addresses through a centralized interface. It is aimed at organizations managing on-premises, cloud, or hybrid network infrastructure, and is available for…

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Nokia Virtualized Service Router (VSR) is IP edge routing software based on Nokia’s Service Router Operating System. It targets service providers, cloud providers, and mission-critical enterprise environments that need routing functions…

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  1. SolarWinds IPAMIp Management 8.7Pricing on request · 30-day trial
  2. Nokia Virtualized Service RouterIp Management 7.9Pricing on request

Strengths and trade-offs

  • SolarWinds IPAM — where it wins

    • Automates IPv4 and IPv6 discovery, scanning, and centralized tracking
    • Combines IP address management with DNS and DHCP administration
    • Detects address conflicts and provides historical data and utilization reports

    Where it doesn't

    • Self-hosted deployment requires managing the SolarWinds Platform
    • Pricing requires requesting a quote
    • The 30-day trial is time-limited, with no free plan

  • Nokia Virtualized Service Router — where it wins

    • Supports IP/MPLS edge, gateway, NAT, route reflector, and VPN functions.
    • Deploys as a virtual network function or container network function.
    • Offers multi-node resiliency and scales with added CPU and memory.

    Where it doesn't

    • Focuses on virtualized routing services, not IP address management.
    • Pricing is available through sales rather than published plan prices.
    • Scaling requires additional CPU and memory resources.
  • SolarWinds IPAM8.7/10 · Pricing on request · 30-day trial

    A self-hosted IPAM tool for automated discovery, address tracking, and DDI oversight.

    Visit SolarWindsFull verdict →
  • Nokia Virtualized Service Router7.9/10 · Pricing on request

    A virtualized routing suite for service providers and enterprises, not IP address management.

    Visit NokiaFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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