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Head-to-head · Ipam Tool

SolarWinds IPAM vs Tidal LightMesh

  • 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
Tidal LightMesh #7 in Ipam Tool 8.5/10 Free plan · 14-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 2 of 4 features Visit LightMesh

SolarWinds IPAM leads on 0 checks, Tidal LightMesh on 1, and 2 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 planonly Tidal LightMesh
  • Free trialboth
  • Most featuresTidal LightMesh · 2 of 4

SolarWinds IPAM scores higher on our rubric for ipam tool: 9.1 against 8.5 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #7.

Tidal LightMesh offers free plan; SolarWinds IPAM doesn't.

SolarWinds IPAM is the better fit for teams wanting established IPAM with DNS and DHCP. Tidal LightMesh is the better fit for teams wanting approachable cloud-connected IPAM.

  • SolarWinds IPAM fits best

    Teams wanting established IPAM with DNS and DHCP

  • Tidal LightMesh fits best

    Teams wanting approachable cloud-connected IPAM

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Side by side

Feature SolarWinds IPAM 9.1/10 Visit ↗ Tidal LightMesh 8.5/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.1 8.5
Ranking #2 in Ipam Tool #7 in Ipam Tool
Best for Teams wanting established IPAM with DNS and DHCP Teams wanting approachable cloud-connected IPAM
Pricing model Paid Free plan + paid
Starting price Pricing on request · 30-day trial $385/yr
Free plan — ✓ (best)
Free trial 30 days 14 days
Free trial length 30 days 14 days · no card needed
Deployment Self-hosted Cloud, Self-hosted
Platforms Web, Windows Web
Support Community, Docs Email, Phone, Docs
Integrations 5 integrations 7 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features SolarWinds IPAM 1/4 · Tidal LightMesh 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
  • Visual TreeView and Subnet Builder support subnet planning and capacity tracking
  • Agentless AWS and Azure synchronization plus Microsoft DHCP discovery
  • GraphQL API, CLI automation, audit history, and DNS visibility
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
  • The Free plan provides basic IPAM features rather than the full feature set
  • Self-hosted deployment and unlimited users and IPs are Enterprise features
  • Hourly cloud synchronization is provided on Pro and Team plans
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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Tidal LightMesh is IP address management software for network engineers, cloud teams, DevOps groups, and organizations running cloud, hybrid, or on-premises networks. It centralizes IPAM data with Microsoft DHCP discovery, AWS and Azure…

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  1. SolarWinds IPAMIpam Tool 9.1Pricing on request · 30-day trial
  2. Tidal LightMeshIpam Tool 8.5Free plan · 14-day trial

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

  • Tidal LightMesh — where it wins

    • Visual TreeView and Subnet Builder support subnet planning and capacity tracking
    • Agentless AWS and Azure synchronization plus Microsoft DHCP discovery
    • GraphQL API, CLI automation, audit history, and DNS visibility

    Where it doesn't

    • The Free plan provides basic IPAM features rather than the full feature set
    • Self-hosted deployment and unlimited users and IPs are Enterprise features
    • Hourly cloud synchronization is provided on Pro and Team plans
  • 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 →
  • Tidal LightMesh8.5/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial

    Approachable IPAM with visual planning, cloud sync, and automation across hybrid networks.

    Visit LightMeshFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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