Head-to-head · IP Address Management Software
Tidal LightMesh vs GestióIP
Tidal LightMesh leads on 0 checks, GestióIP on 0, and 7 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 scoreTidal LightMesh · 7.2/10
- Free planboth
Tidal LightMesh scores higher on our rubric for ip address management software: 7.2 against 6.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #5 and #9.
Tidal LightMesh is the better fit for small teams wanting affordable visual IPAM. GestióIP is the better fit for budget-conscious teams wanting full IPAM.
- Tidal LightMesh fits best
Small teams wanting affordable visual IPAM
- GestióIP fits best
Budget-conscious teams wanting full IPAM
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Side by side
| Feature | Tidal LightMesh 7.2/10 Visit ↗ | GestióIP 6.7/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 7.2 | 6.7 |
| Ranking | #5 in IP Address Management Software | #9 in IP Address Management Software |
| Best for | Small teams wanting affordable visual IPAM | Budget-conscious teams wanting full IPAM |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | $35/mo | Not published |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Self-hosted | Cloud, Self-hosted |
| Platforms | Web | Web |
| Support | Email, Phone, Docs | Email, Phone, Community, Docs |
| Integrations | 7 integrations | 10 integrations |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Tidal LightMesh 6/6 · GestióIP 6/6 | ||
| Subnet planning | ✓ | ✓ |
| DNS data management | ✓ | ✓ |
| DHCP management | ✓ | ✓ |
| IPv6 support | ✓ | ✓ |
| Audit history | ✓ | ✓ |
| API access | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Deployment model | Hybrid | Hybrid |
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| Our verdict | Tidal LightMesh is IP address management software for network engineers, cloud teams, DevOps groups, and organizations managing cloud, hybrid, or on-premises networks. It centralizes IPAM data across web, API, and self-hosted deployments,… Read the review → |
GestióIP is web-based IP address management software for network administrators managing IPv4 and IPv6 address spaces. Its free, open-source core covers subnet planning, hierarchical IPv6 addressing, network and host discovery, DNS… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Tidal LightMesh — where it wins
- Free plan includes unlimited subnets and DHCP discovery
- Visual subnet planning with overlap detection and capacity tracking
- AWS, Azure, DNS, API, and automation integrations
Where it doesn't
- Advanced enterprise DDI depth is limited
- No AI features
- Self-hosted deployment is available only on Enterprise
GestióIP — where it wins
- Free open-source core covers IPv4, IPv6, discovery, DNS, and DHCP
- Subnet planning, VLANs, auditability, imports, exports, and search included
- Integrates with Microsoft DNS, BIND, DHCP systems, LDAP, and Active Directory
Where it doesn't
- Network configuration backup requires a separate paid module
- Cloud IPAM uses subscription pricing
- Paid configuration tiers top out at 2,500 devices
- Tidal LightMesh7.2/10 · Free plan · paid from $35/mo · 14-day trial
Affordable visual IPAM with cloud synchronization and automation features.
Try Tidal LightMeshFull verdict → - GestióIP6.7/10 · Free plan · paid from €400/yr
A broad, budget-friendly IPAM foundation with paid configuration management add-ons.
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026
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