ManageEngine DDI Central
6.6#3 in ddi management platformFrom $3,199 a yearWebAPILinuxSelf-hosted
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OpenNetAdmin
6.7#2 in ddi management platformFree planFree planWebAPILinuxSelf-hosted
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| Fact | ManageEngine DDI Central | OpenNetAdmin |
|---|---|---|
| Authentication | The product supports SAML authentication with identity providers including Okta, Ping, OneLogin, and Microsoft Azure, as well as LDAP authentication. | The feature page lists LDAP and local authentication backends, plus locally stored user and group permissions. |
| Deployment | It can discover existing DNS and DHCP configurations as an overlay or set up and manage new services on network infrastructure. | The download page offers the current release, tagged releases, and add-ons; the project README instructs users to install it on a web server. |
| Integrations | Listed integrations include AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud, Cloudflare, Cisco DHCP, Endpoint Central, and OpManager. | User-defined host action links can connect records to tools such as Splunk, Nagios, Cacti, and Base; the page describes Puppet and MCollective integration as in progress. |
| Purpose | DDI Central combines DNS, DHCP, and IP address management in a unified interface for network administrators. | OpenNetAdmin tracks IP network attributes, including subnets, hosts, IP addresses, MAC addresses, and DNS names. |
ManageEngine DDI Central plans
- Professional$3,199 a year
- Enterprise$6,199 a year
OpenNetAdmin plans
- OpenNetAdminFree
Pick ManageEngine DDI Central if…
It suits network teams that need centralized DNS, DHCP, and IP address management, including organizations managing IPv6 or integrating with cloud and network tools. Check edition and platform limits if you need high availability or particular DHCPv6 capabilities.
Pick OpenNetAdmin if…
OpenNetAdmin suits network teams that need a self-managed inventory for address, DNS, DHCP, and configuration work. It is aimed at organizations maintaining network changes and automating repeatable configurations.