IPAM on iTop

TeemIP vs Obelinf

IPAM and DDI documentation vs managed infrastructure documentation

TeemIP is a free IPAM and DDI documentation platform built on the iTop framework. Obelinf combines IPAM and DCIM in a managed platform without requiring you to operate the application stack.

Deployment & Operations

The stack you skip.

TeemIP runs on a PHP server and MySQL database that you deploy, secure, patch, and back up yourself, whether standalone or as an iTop extension.

Obelinf is a managed platform with no server to patch and no database to back up. You sign up and start documenting.

Sign up and start working
Nothing to deploy, configure, update, back up, or monitor.
No patching cycle
Security updates and feature releases land automatically, not yours to run.
Backups handled
The platform takes care of the database, so your documentation survives without a backup script.
IP Address Management

IPAM with the full picture.

TeemIP covers the fundamentals: IPv4 and IPv6 address management, subnets and ranges, VLANs and VRFs, DNS zones, DHCP scopes, and request workflows for IP allocation.

Obelinf connects IP management with infrastructure context: subnets, addresses, devices, racks, interfaces, and physical relationships in one model.

Subnet hierarchy
Define your address space as a tree of subnets, from /16 down to individual /32s.
Utilization at every level
Drill from a parent block to its subnets and see consumption at each level.
Status for everything
Know what is static, what is DHCP, what is reserved, and what is available at a glance.
Interface & Workflow

A modern interface your team will actually use.

TeemIP inherits the iTop admin-style interface, which is powerful but form-heavy and built around configuration rather than daily use.

Obelinf is fast, keyboard-driven, and updated continuously: a command palette jumps to any entity type, full-text search works across every entity and attribute, and results are connected.

Command palette
Jump to any entity type with a few keystrokes, no menu hunting during an incident.
Full-text search everywhere
Find devices, IPs, subnets, serial numbers, and asset tags instantly, with connected results.
Fast and responsive
A modern interface built for daily use, not for the occasional audit someone forces.
Topology & DCIM

More than addresses.

TeemIP is an IPAM and DDI documentation tool. It links IPs to configuration items in iTop, but it does not render your network topology or track racks, cables, and circuits as first-class objects.

Obelinf pairs IPAM with the rest of infrastructure documentation in one system, so the address, the device, and the cable all live together.

Interactive topology
Cables and circuits render as edges between devices in a visual diagram.
Device inventory
Every physical and virtual device with serial numbers, interfaces, and status.
Racks and cables
Rack elevations and end-to-end cable tracking alongside your IP space.
Change Tracking

Every change, recorded automatically.

TeemIP provides audit and change history through the iTop framework, but a complete, always-on infrastructure changelog with field-level diffs is not its focus.

Obelinf's changelog records every create, update, and delete with the user, timestamp, and field-level diffs, with no configuration and no extra tooling.

Immutable history
Changes cannot be rewritten or deleted, so the audit trail is trustworthy by construction.
Field-level diffs
See exactly what changed, from the old value to the new one, inline on every entity.
Retention that matches your plan
From 7 days on the free plan up to custom retention on Enterprise, priced by what you need.
Pricing & Total Cost

Predictable pricing. No infrastructure bill.

TeemIP has a free Community edition, with paid editions for professional support and custom work. Either way, you supply and maintain the PHP and MySQL stack yourself.

Obelinf starts with a free Personal plan for homelabs and small setups, with paid plans at $99 and $299 per month for teams. There is no per-user or per-device scaling.

Free Personal plan
1 organization, up to 30 devices, rack elevations, basic IPAM, and a topology diagram.
Teams at $99/mo
Circuits, VMs and clusters, API access, and team management with admin and member roles.
Scale at $299/mo
SSO/OIDC, custom roles, up to 50 members, and 6-month changelog retention.

Who should choose TeemIP?

TeemIP is still the better choice if:

  • You already run iTop and want the integration
  • You need deep DDI documentation workflows
  • You have PHP and MySQL expertise on staff
  • You prefer self-hosted data ownership

Obelinf is a better fit if:

  • You want SaaS deployment
  • You need topology and DCIM alongside IPAM
  • You want automatic updates and backups
  • You want a managed platform with no stack to run
Migration

Moving from TeemIP to Obelinf

1
Export your TeemIP data

Use the TeemIP REST API to pull your subnets, IP addresses, VLANs, VRFs, and DNS records. The relational mapping to Obelinf is straightforward.

2
Import into Obelinf

Bring the data in through the REST API or CSV import. Verify counts match before you point anything at the new system.

3
Invite your team

Set up your organization and assign roles so everyone lands with the right permissions from day one.

4
Go live

There is no infrastructure to deploy, so the switch is immediate. Your team gets a modern interface, automatic changelogs, and search across everything.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Is TeemIP free?
TeemIP has a free Community edition under the AGPL v3 license, plus paid editions that add professional support, installation help, and custom work. In all cases you run it yourself: PHP, MySQL, and the surrounding maintenance. Obelinf is free for personal use, with paid plans for teams and nothing to operate.
Is TeemIP a fork of phpIPAM?
No. TeemIP is built independently on the iTop framework, though the two tools cover similar IPAM ground. Obelinf covers the same IPAM fundamentals plus DCIM, topology, and team collaboration in one managed platform.
Does Obelinf have a REST API like TeemIP?
Yes. Obelinf's REST API covers the entire data model with consistent filtering, sorting, pagination, and search on every list endpoint. Obelinf also exposes an MCP server so AI agents can query the same data.
Can I migrate from TeemIP to Obelinf?
Yes. You can export your subnets, IP addresses, VLANs, and VRFs through the TeemIP API and import them into Obelinf via the REST API or CSV import. There is no infrastructure to set up, so you can sign up and start immediately.
Does TeemIP do topology and DCIM?
TeemIP focuses on IPAM and DDI documentation and links IPs to configuration items in iTop. It does not render network topology or track racks, cables, and circuits as first-class objects. Obelinf combines all of that in one place.

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