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BlueCat Horizon

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Spec score 8.2 #4 of 24 in Cloud Network Management Software

What it is

BlueCat Horizon coordinates DNS, DHCP, IP address management, and network operations across hybrid and multicloud environments. Its first generally available service, Horizon DDI Orchestration, combines SaaS-hosted IPAM with centralized DNS and DHCP orchestration. Hosted IPAM provides a central inventory of networks, subnets, and IP addresses. Lightweight agents connect existing DNS and DHCP environments, while local agents and service points can keep services running locally under Horizon's SaaS governance. Network teams can standardize changes and synchronize data through a shared interface and API. Integrations include Microsoft Active Directory, BIND, Kea, cloud DNS, third-party components, and BlueCat solutions. Granular role-based access supports delegation by region, business unit, or function. The subscription is metered by Unique Active IP, which includes addresses with DNS records, DHCP leases or assignments, or recent active discovery. Pricing is on request, and BlueCat offers a trial request form without stating a duration. Advanced DNS services are marked as coming soon; observability and AI-assisted operations are described as platform vision rather than general-availability commitments.

Spec sheet

Product
BlueCat Horizon is a SaaS platform for coordinating DNS, DHCP, IPAM, and network operations across hybrid and multicloud environments.Read 4 Oct 2026 · bluecatnetworks.com
Intended users
BlueCat describes Horizon as a strong fit for hybrid and multicloud enterprises, mixed-vendor DNS/DHCP environments, and branch-heavy organizations needing local survivability with centralized control.Read 4 Oct 2026 · bluecatnetworks.com
Deployment
Lightweight agents connect existing DNS and DHCP environments to Horizon without requiring disruptive cutovers or appliance swaps.Read 4 Oct 2026 · bluecatnetworks.com
Trial
BlueCat offers a trial request form but does not state a trial duration on that page.Read 4 Oct 2026 · bluecatnetworks.com
API
Network teams can standardize changes and synchronize data from a single interface and API.Read 4 Oct 2026 · bluecatnetworks.com
Integrations
The platform works with Microsoft Active Directory, BIND, Kea, cloud DNS, third-party components, and BlueCat solutions.Read 4 Oct 2026 · bluecatnetworks.com
Support
BlueCat advertises 24/7 multichannel technical support and documentation for its products.Read 4 Oct 2026 · bluecatnetworks.com
Headquarters
Toronto, Ontario, Canada; New York, New York, United StatesRead 28 Sep 2026 · bluecatnetworks.com
Founded
2001Read 28 Sep 2026 · bluecatnetworks.com
Access control
Horizon supports granular role-based access so administration can be delegated by region, business unit, or function.Read 4 Oct 2026 · bluecatnetworks.com
Current service
Horizon DDI Orchestration is the first generally available service on the Horizon platform and includes SaaS-hosted IPAM and centralized DNS/DHCP orchestration.Read 4 Oct 2026 · bluecatnetworks.com
Data residency
Services can continue running locally through agents and service points while Horizon provides SaaS-based governance.Read 4 Oct 2026 · bluecatnetworks.com
IP inventory
Hosted IPAM provides a centralized inventory of networks, subnets, and IP addresses across hybrid and multicloud environments.Read 4 Oct 2026 · bluecatnetworks.com
License meter
BlueCat lists Horizon DDI Orchestrator as a subscription metered by Unique Active IP; it defines this to include addresses with DNS records, DHCP leases or assignments, or recent active discovery.Read 4 Oct 2026 · bluecatnetworks.com
Roadmap limitation
Advanced DNS services are marked coming soon, and observability and AI-assisted operations are described as platform vision rather than general-availability commitments.Read 4 Oct 2026 · bluecatnetworks.com
Security and trust
BlueCat’s Trust Center lists SOC 2 Type II certifications and describes its security and compliance program; some trust documents require access requests.Read 4 Oct 2026 · trustcenter.bluecatnetworks.com

Plans and prices

Horizon DDI Orchestration Priced on request Subscription · licensed by Unique Active IP · contact BlueCat for pricing Read 4 Oct 2026 · bluecatnetworks.com

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Centralizes networks, subnets, and IP inventory.
  • Connects existing systems through lightweight agents.
  • Provides a shared interface and API.
  • Supports granular role-based access.
  • Advertises 24/7 multichannel technical support.

Limits

  • Pricing is available on request.
  • Subscription is metered by Unique Active IP.
  • Advanced DNS services are marked coming soon.

Who it suits

BlueCat describes Horizon as suited to hybrid and multicloud enterprises, mixed-vendor DNS/DHCP environments, and branch-heavy organizations needing local survivability with centralized control.

Verdict

Horizon DDI Orchestration brings hosted IPAM and DNS/DHCP orchestration together while retaining local service options. Confirm how Unique Active IP is counted and whether the available service covers the required scope.

Where Specifiction places it

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