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BlueCat Horizon
Toronto, Ontario, Canada; New York, New York, United States
What it is
BlueCat Horizon is a SaaS platform for coordinating DNS, DHCP, IP address management, and network operations across hybrid and multicloud environments. Its first generally available service, Horizon DDI Orchestration, combines hosted IPAM with centralized DNS and DHCP orchestration. Hosted IPAM provides an inventory of networks, subnets, and IP addresses. Lightweight agents connect existing DNS and DHCP environments to Horizon without requiring disruptive cutovers or appliance swaps. Teams can manage changes and synchronize data through a shared interface and API, while local agents and service points allow services to continue running locally under SaaS-based governance. 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. BlueCat offers a trial request form without stating a duration. Advanced DNS services are marked as coming soon.
For and against
For
- Central inventory of networks, subnets, and IP addresses.
- Integrates with Microsoft Active Directory, BIND, and Kea.
- Agents connect existing DNS and DHCP environments.
- Granular role-based access supports delegated administration.
- BlueCat advertises 24/7 multichannel technical support.
Against
- Pricing is on request.
- No trial duration is stated.
- Advanced DNS services are marked coming soon.
- Subscription metering is based on Unique Active IP.
The verdict
Horizon DDI Orchestration combines hosted IPAM with DNS and DHCP coordination while connecting existing environments through agents. Confirm the Unique Active IP subscription scope and trial terms with BlueCat.
Who it suits
BlueCat Horizon is intended for hybrid and multicloud enterprises, mixed-vendor DNS/DHCP environments, and branch-heavy organizations needing local survivability with centralized control. It may suit network teams seeking centralized coordination through agents and an API.
Plans and prices
Horizon DDI Orchestration
Subscription · licensed by Unique Active IP · contact BlueCat for pricing
Read 4 Oct 2026 · bluecatnetworks.com
On the record
- Access control
- Horizon supports granular role-based access so administration can be delegated by region, business unit, or function.bluecatnetworks.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- API
- Network teams can standardize changes and synchronize data from a single interface and API.bluecatnetworks.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- 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.bluecatnetworks.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Data residency
- Services can continue running locally through agents and service points while Horizon provides SaaS-based governance.bluecatnetworks.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Deployment
- Lightweight agents connect existing DNS and DHCP environments to Horizon without requiring disruptive cutovers or appliance swaps.bluecatnetworks.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Integrations
- The platform works with Microsoft Active Directory, BIND, Kea, cloud DNS, third-party components, and BlueCat solutions.bluecatnetworks.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- 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.bluecatnetworks.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- IP inventory
- Hosted IPAM provides a centralized inventory of networks, subnets, and IP addresses across hybrid and multicloud environments.bluecatnetworks.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- 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.bluecatnetworks.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Product
- BlueCat Horizon is a SaaS platform for coordinating DNS, DHCP, IPAM, and network operations across hybrid and multicloud environments.bluecatnetworks.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- 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.bluecatnetworks.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- 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.trustcenter.bluecatnetworks.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Support
- BlueCat advertises 24/7 multichannel technical support and documentation for its products.bluecatnetworks.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Trial
- BlueCat offers a trial request form but does not state a trial duration on that page.bluecatnetworks.com · read 4 Oct 2026
