Knot Resolver vs NSD (Name Server Daemon)
Knot Resolver
knot-resolver.cz
NSD (Name Server Daemon)
nlnetlabs.nlSide by side
| Figure | Knot Resolver | NSD (Name Server Daemon) |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | Free |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | — | Yes |
| macOS | — | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | Yes |
| API | Yes | — |
| Self-hosted | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 2 | 1 |
| Spec score · DNS Server Software | 7.7 (#10) | 7.7 (#11) |
| Headquarters | Prague, Czech Republic | Amsterdam, Netherlands |
| Performance | The server uses a no-threading, shared-nothing architecture except for optionally shared cache, and instances can be reconfigured without downtime. | The project says NSD is designed for high query rates and includes simdzone, a high-performance DNS presentation format parser. |
| Purpose | Knot Resolver is a caching DNS resolver scalable from huge resolver farms down to home network routers. | NSD is an authoritative DNS name server designed for speed, reliability, stability, and security. |
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In their own words
Knot Resolver
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NSD (Name Server Daemon)
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