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Head-to-head · Ipam Tool

SolarWinds IPAM vs TCPWave IPAM

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 3 checks side by side
Higher score SolarWinds IPAM #2 in Ipam Tool 9.1/10 Pricing on request · 30-day trial Free trial✓ 1 of 4 features Visit SolarWinds
TCPWave IPAM #8 in Ipam Tool 7.9/10 Pricing on request ✓ 2 of 4 features Visit TCPWave

SolarWinds IPAM 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 scoreSolarWinds IPAM · 9.1/10
  • Free trialonly SolarWinds IPAM
  • Most featuresTCPWave IPAM · 2 of 4

SolarWinds IPAM scores higher on our rubric for ipam tool: 9.1 against 7.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #8.

SolarWinds IPAM is the better fit for teams wanting established IPAM with DNS and DHCP. TCPWave IPAM is the better fit for mid-market and enterprise teams managing DDI.

  • SolarWinds IPAM fits best

    Teams wanting established IPAM with DNS and DHCP

  • TCPWave IPAM fits best

    Mid-market and enterprise teams managing DDI

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Side by side

Feature SolarWinds IPAM 9.1/10 Visit ↗ TCPWave IPAM 7.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.1 7.9
Ranking #2 in Ipam Tool #8 in Ipam Tool
Best for Teams wanting established IPAM with DNS and DHCP Mid-market and enterprise teams managing DDI
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 Web
Support Community, Docs Docs · 24/7
Integrations 5 integrations 3 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Mid-market, Enterprise
Features SolarWinds IPAM 1/4 · TCPWave IPAM 2/4
IPv6 support ✓ ✓
Automatic discovery Not checked yet Not checked yet
DHCP/DNS management Not checked yet Not checked yet
API access Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Specs
Deployment Not checked yet Not checked yet
IP versions Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Discovers and scans IPv4 and IPv6 addresses automatically
  • Combines address tracking with DNS and DHCP management
  • Tracks conflicts, subnet usage and historical IP events
  • 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
  • Requires self-hosted deployment on the SolarWinds Platform
  • Pricing is quote-based rather than publicly listed
  • No free plan; the 30-day trial is time-limited
  • Contact-sales purchasing may slow price evaluation
  • Its broad DDI scope may exceed simpler IPAM needs
  • Documentation is the listed support channel
Our verdict

SolarWinds IPAM brings IP address discovery, allocation and monitoring together with DNS and DHCP administration. It is aimed at IT teams managing on-premises, cloud or hybrid network infrastructure, including small, mid-market and…

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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. SolarWinds IPAMIpam Tool 9.1Pricing on request · 30-day trial
  2. TCPWave IPAMIpam Tool 7.9Pricing on request

Strengths and trade-offs

  • SolarWinds IPAM — where it wins

    • Discovers and scans IPv4 and IPv6 addresses automatically
    • Combines address tracking with DNS and DHCP management
    • Tracks conflicts, subnet usage and historical IP events

    Where it doesn't

    • Requires self-hosted deployment on the SolarWinds Platform
    • Pricing is quote-based rather than publicly listed
    • No free plan; the 30-day trial is time-limited

  • 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
  • SolarWinds IPAM9.1/10 · Pricing on request · 30-day trial

    Established self-hosted IPAM for teams that need address discovery alongside DNS and DHCP.

    Visit SolarWindsFull 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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