Jen Kea DHCP Management Console
7.1#5 in dhcp management softwareFree planFree planWebAPILinuxSelf-hosted
VisitJen Kea DHCP Management Console vs OpenIPAM
What both publish
| Fact | Jen Kea DHCP Management Console | OpenIPAM |
|---|---|---|
| Authentication | Security controls include TOTP and WebAuthn/passkey MFA, trusted devices, login throttling, session timeouts, audit logging and HTTPS certificate upload. | Server mode supports SAML 2.0 single sign-on with Microsoft Entra ID and requires authentication for routes. |
| Deployment | Installation is offered through a guided shell installer or Docker Compose with either an external or bundled database. | The browser version can be opened from downloaded files, and the repository includes a Linux setup script for its optional backend. |
| Public API | The architecture documents REST v1 routes and Bearer API-key authentication that plugins can also use. | The backend exposes REST CRUD endpoints for companies, subnets, hosts, IPs, VLANs, ranges, locations, maintenance, templates, DHCP, settings, audit logs, backups, and search. |
| Purpose | Jen is a full-featured web-based management interface for ISC Kea DHCP Server, managing leases, reservations, subnets and infrastructure from a browser. | OpenIPAM is an open-source IP address management and CMDB tool for managing network and infrastructure inventory. |
Jen Kea DHCP Management Console plans
- GPL v3 open-sourceFree
OpenIPAM plans
- FreeFree
- OpenIPAMFree
Pick Jen Kea DHCP Management Console if…
Jen suits homelab and small-business operators who administer a handful of Kea servers and want browser-based lease, reservation, and subnet controls. It is designed for Linux and self-hosted deployment, with Ubuntu or Docker options.
Pick OpenIPAM if…
OpenIPAM is aimed at homelabs, small businesses, network engineers, and IT departments. It suits users who want browser storage or a self-hosted backend for network and infrastructure inventory.