OpenIPAM
7.4#4 in dhcp management softwareFree planFree planWebAPILinuxSelf-hosted
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SagaOS Kea Pilot
6.2#10 in dhcp management softwareFree planFree planWebAPILinuxSelf-hosted
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| Fact | OpenIPAM | SagaOS Kea Pilot |
|---|---|---|
| API | Server mode provides a REST API with CRUD endpoints for entities, cross-entity search, dashboard statistics, and JSON backup or import. | It provides REST API endpoints for DHCP and DNS operations and WebSocket events for live updates. |
| Authentication | Server mode supports SAML 2.0 single sign-on with Microsoft Entra ID and requires authentication for routes. | The README says the project supports TOTP and hardware-token multi-factor authentication as an enterprise feature. |
| Deployment | The browser version can be opened from downloaded files, and the repository includes a Linux setup script for its optional backend. | The project documents Linux installation and Docker deployment, and lists Ubuntu 20.04+, CentOS 8+, RHEL 8+, and Debian 11+ as supported operating systems. |
| DHCP | It tracks DHCP scopes, leases, reservations, options, and utilization. | It supports DHCPv4 and DHCPv6 management, including subnets, address pools, host reservations, leases, DHCP options, and Kea high availability. |
| Purpose | OpenIPAM is an open-source IP address management and CMDB tool for managing network and infrastructure inventory. | The project describes itself as a web management platform for Kea DHCP, BIND9 DNS, and Dynamic DNS, aimed at ISP and enterprise network operations. |
OpenIPAM plans
- FreeFree
- OpenIPAMFree
SagaOS Kea Pilot plans
- MIT-licensed softwareFree
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.
Pick SagaOS Kea Pilot if…
It is aimed at ISP and enterprise network teams managing DHCP and DNS services. It may suit operators comfortable with Linux or Docker deployment and the listed system requirements.