BIND 9 vs NSD (Name Server Daemon)
BIND 9
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NSD (Name Server Daemon)
nlnetlabs.nlSide by side
| Figure | BIND 9 | NSD (Name Server Daemon) |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | Free |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | — | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | Yes |
| Self-hosted | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 2 | 1 |
| Spec score · DNS Server Software | 8.1 (#3) | 7.7 (#11) |
| Founded | 1994 | 1999 |
| Headquarters | Newmarket, New Hampshire, USA | Amsterdam, Netherlands |
| Intended users | ISC describes BIND use across hosting providers, enterprises, service providers, carriers, ISPs, universities, and government organizations. | The project identifies TLD operators, DNS root servers, and others needing a fast authoritative name server as suitable users. |
| Purpose | BIND 9 is DNS name server software used by enterprises and service providers as a platform for distributed computing systems. | NSD is an authoritative DNS name server designed for speed, reliability, stability, and security. |
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NSD (Name Server Daemon)
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