BIND 9 vs Pi-hole
BIND 9
isc.org
Pi-hole
pi-hole.netSide by side
| Figure | BIND 9 | Pi-hole |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | Free |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | — | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | — |
| Linux | Yes | Yes |
| API | — | Yes |
| Self-hosted | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 2 | 1 |
| Spec score · DNS Server Software | 8.1 (#3) | 7.6 (#13) |
| Purpose | BIND 9 is DNS name server software used by enterprises and service providers as a platform for distributed computing systems. | Pi-hole is a DNS sinkhole that protects devices from unwanted content without installing client-side software. |
| Support | ISC offers paid support with service levels and private expert support, while community help is available through public user mailing lists. | The project is maintained by volunteer developers and accepts donations, issue reports, feature suggestions, and pull requests. |