BIND 9 vs Simple DNS Plus
BIND 9
isc.org
Simple DNS Plus
simpledns.plusSide by side
| Figure | BIND 9 | Simple DNS Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | — |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | — | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | — |
| Linux | Yes | — |
| API | — | Yes |
| Self-hosted | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 2 | 10 |
| Spec score · DNS Server Software | 8.1 (#3) | 7.6 (#15) |
| Integrations | BIND can be monitored with ISC's Stork tool, which retrieves BIND configuration and zone information through its agent using RNDC and AXFR. | It supports Microsoft Active Directory through SRV records and DNS Update, and offers an OpenAPI specification for automation tools. |
| Purpose | BIND 9 is DNS name server software used by enterprises and service providers as a platform for distributed computing systems. | Simple DNS Plus is a DNS server for Windows that supports authoritative DNS and recursive DNS resolution with caching. |
| Support | ISC offers paid support with service levels and private expert support, while community help is available through public user mailing lists. | The site provides online documentation, a knowledge base, contact support, and remote management installation instructions. |
Plans
Simple DNS Plus
- 5 zones license (2 or more licenses)$69, paid once
- 5 zones license (single license)$79, paid once
- 25 zones license (2 or more licenses)$99, paid once
- 25 zones license (single license)$129, paid once
- 100 zones license (2 or more licenses)$149, paid once
- 100 zones license (single license)$189, paid once
- 1000 zones license (2 or more licenses)$219, paid once
- 1000 zones license (single license)$269, paid once
- Unlimited zones license (2 or more licenses)$299, paid once
- Unlimited zones license (single license)$379, paid once
In their own words
Simple DNS Plus
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