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Knot DNS vs YADIFA

Knot DNS

knot-dns.cz

YADIFA

yadifa.eu

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FigureKnot DNSYADIFA
Price fromFreeFree
Free planYesYes
Free trial——
Open source——
macOSYesYes
LinuxYesYes
Self-hostedYesYes
Plans published11
Spec score · DNS Server Software7.7 (#9)7.3 (#19)
DeploymentThe software can be compiled and run on most UNIX-like systems, including Linux, BSD, and macOS.The maker provides source-install instructions and says it does not provide binary packages, though packages are available for several Linux distributions.
HeadquartersPrague, Czech RepublicDiegem, Belgium
LicenseThe current documentation states that Knot DNS is licensed under GNU GPL version 2.0 or later.YADIFA is open-source software distributed under the BSD 3-clause license.
MakerThe project is primarily sponsored by CZ.NIC, and its contact page lists the organization’s address in Prague, Czech Republic.YADIFA was developed by the people behind the .eu top-level domain and EURid lists its headquarters in Diegem, Belgium.
SupportFree community support is available on a best-effort basis through a mailing list, chat, and issue tracker; professional support programmes are also offered.The contact page provides separate email addresses for general information and bug reports.

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Knot DNS

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Knot DNS

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YADIFA

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