CMDBuild
CMDBuild: A free, configurable CMDB for organizations prepared to manage on-premises software. Ranked #9 of 39 in CMDB Software by our editors (8.3/10); pricing: Free plan; best for organizations wanting a free configurable CMDB.
At a glance
- Editor score8.3 / 10
- PricingFree plan
- Best forOrganizations wanting a free configurable CMDB
- Free planYes
- Paid fromFree
- Facts checked20 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Configurable classes, attributes, domains, and relationships
- Workflows, reports, dashboards, imports, and REST/SOAP services
- Supports multitenancy, visual graphs, GIS, BIM, and mobile access
Where it doesn't
- On-premises deployment requires your own infrastructure and administration
- Integrations center on a narrower set of listed external systems
- Maintenance, support, and premium components may require a contract
Our verdict on CMDBuild
CMDBuild is an open-source web platform for building configurable asset-management and configuration-management applications. It is designed for organizations that need to model configuration items, ownership, dependencies, service relationships, and lifecycles in a CMDB they can deploy and administer themselves. Its free core software supports service mapping, dependency mapping, discovery imports, ownership tracking, multitenant configuration, and on-premises deployment. Separate preconfigured solutions are available for IT governance and property and facility management.
The main strength is configurability. Teams can define classes, attributes, domains, and relationships, then use workflow design and execution to support operational processes. Reports, dashboards, file-based data import and export, visual relationship graphs, georeferencing, and GIS and BIM support extend the platform beyond a basic asset register. REST and SOAP web services, external-system connectors, and integrations with Active Directory, OCS Inventory, VMware vCenter, Amazon AWS, and REST web services provide connection points for surrounding systems. Mobile application support is also included.
CMDBuild fits organizations that value control, customization, and a freely downloadable core more than managed convenience. On-premises deployment places responsibility for infrastructure and administration with the organization, so it is less suitable for teams seeking a fully hosted CMDB with minimal operational ownership. The published commercial model also matters: maintenance, support, connectors, and other premium components may require a contract, with support costs depending on instance complexity and service level. Choose CMDBuild when configurable modeling and self-hosting are priorities; consider an alternative when a broader integration ecosystem or simpler deployment is more important.
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CMDBuild pricing
CMDBuild fact sheet
| Free plan | Yes |
|---|---|
| Paid from | Free |
| Configuration item limit | Not verified |
| Service mapping | Yes |
| Dependency mapping | Yes |
| Discovery imports | Yes |
| Ownership tracking | Yes |
| Deployment options | On-premises |
| Relationship types | Not verified |
| Deployment | Self-hosted |
| Platforms | Web, Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Support | Community, Docs |
| Built for | Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 5 integrations: Active Directory, OCS Inventory, VMware vCenter, Amazon AWS, REST web services |
| Pricing | Free plan |
| Website | cmdbuild.org |
| Facts checked | 20 Sep 2026 |
CMDBuild integrations
CMDBuild lists 5 integrations on its own site.
- Active Directory
- OCS Inventory
- VMware vCenter
- Amazon AWS
- REST web services
Alternatives to CMDBuild
- ServiceNow CMDBA broad, governance-focused CMDB for enterprises managing complex IT environments.9.4
- OpenText Universal Discovery and CMDBA deep hybrid discovery and service-mapping suite for complex enterprise environments.9.2
- BeaverFlow CMDBA broad CMDB with clear paid tiers, service mapping, and hybrid deployment.9.0
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