Knot Resolver vs PowerDNS Authoritative Server
Knot Resolver
knot-resolver.cz
PowerDNS Authoritative Server
powerdns.comSide by side
| Figure | Knot Resolver | PowerDNS Authoritative Server |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | $816.67/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Linux | Yes | Yes |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| Self-hosted | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 2 | 3 |
| Spec score · DNS Server Software | 7.7 (#10) | 8.0 (#6) |
| DNSSEC | DNSSEC validation is enabled by default and the resolver supports RFC 5011 automated trust-anchor updates and RFC 7646 negative trust anchors. | It supports DNSSEC, including one-click signing capabilities. |
| Purpose | Knot Resolver is a caching DNS resolver scalable from huge resolver farms down to home network routers. | The Authoritative Server hosts domain names and answers DNS queries for records it serves. |
| Support | Users can choose free support through public channels or professional support with SLA and NDA. | Commercial support is available under SLAs, with service levels ranging from office hours to 24/7 and assistance with deployment and configuration. |
Plans
PowerDNS Authoritative Server
- Basic (PowerDNS Authoritative Essentials)$9,800 a year
- Advanced (PowerDNS Authoritative Essentials)$13,600 a year
- Pro (PowerDNS Authoritative Essentials)$17,400 a year
In their own words
Knot Resolver
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PowerDNS Authoritative Server
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