BIND 9 vs Knot Resolver
BIND 9
isc.orgKnot Resolver
knot-resolver.czSide by side
| Figure | BIND 9 | Knot Resolver |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | Free |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| macOS | Yes | — |
| Linux | Yes | Yes |
| API | — | Yes |
| Self-hosted | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 2 | 2 |
| Spec score · DNS Server Software | 8.1 (#3) | 7.7 (#10) |
| Headquarters | Newmarket, New Hampshire, USA | Prague, Czech Republic |
| Purpose | BIND 9 is DNS name server software used by enterprises and service providers as a platform for distributed computing systems. | Knot Resolver is a caching DNS resolver scalable from huge resolver farms down to home network routers. |
| Support | ISC offers paid support with service levels and private expert support, while community help is available through public user mailing lists. | Users can choose free support through public channels or professional support with SLA and NDA. |
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