PowerDNS
A faster, safer, and more secure internet
PowerDNS is a suite of open-source and commercial DNS software for large-scale service providers, including mobile and fixed-line broadband operators, hosting and cloud providers, and security vendors. It addresses the need for scalable DNS resolution, authoritative DNS, cloud-native deployments, and DNS-based security, covering encrypted DNS (DoT, DoH, DoQ, DoH3), parental controls, malware protection, and domain name hosting.
Key components include the PowerDNS Authoritative Server, PowerDNS Recursor, and DNSdist, a DNS proxy and load balancer providing caching, load balancing, encryption, and advanced protection against DNS tunneling and data exfiltration. Additional capabilities include Single Pane of Glass for centralized management of cloud-native deployments, Lightning Stream Enterprise for incremental synchronization across large databases, ZoneControl for web-based domain administration, and orchestration features such as deployment automation and remote configuration management.
PowerDNS is aimed at ISPs, mobile operators, cable and broadband providers, hosting providers, enterprises, and DNS security vendors. The Authoritative Server is available as open-source software, with commercial support offered directly by PowerDNS. The Authoritative Essentials edition is packaged as an annual subscription based on core count tiers, and a free DNSdist booklet is available.
12 alternatives to PowerDNS
Ranked by how well each tool replaces PowerDNS: shared features, audience, price and popularity.
One platform for your apps, agents, and workforce.
Covers 1 of 15 key features and has a free plan.
Free plan62 out of 100 match$20/moOpen source innovation. Mission critical reliability.
Covers 0 of 15 key features and has a free plan.
Free planOpen source60 out of 100 matchFreeThe new firewall for the modern Internet.
Covers 0 of 15 key features and has a free plan.
Free plan57 out of 100 match$11/mo- 57 out of 100 match—
Powerful. Reliable Easy to use DNS hosting. Trusted by developers and enterprise worldwide
Covers 0 of 15 key features and has a free plan.
Free plan56 out of 100 match$25/mo- 55 out of 100 match$0.88/mo
- 55 out of 100 match$23/mo
A free public DNS service enhancing your security and privacy.
Covers 0 of 15 key features and has a free plan.
Free plan55 out of 100 matchFreeSmarter DNS services for reliable domain management.
Covers 0 of 15 key features and has a free plan.
Free plan54 out of 100 match$2.92/moAustralian software development company specialising in network management applications
Covers 0 of 15 key features and has a free plan.
Free plan54 out of 100 matchContact salesManaged DNS, dynamic DNS and failover services for websites
Covers 0 of 15 key features and has a free plan.
Free plan54 out of 100 match$12/mo- 54 out of 100 match$1.20/mo