MaraDNS vs Pi-hole
MaraDNS
maradns.samiam.org
Pi-hole
pi-hole.netSide by side
| Figure | MaraDNS | Pi-hole |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | Free |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | — | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | — |
| Linux | Yes | Yes |
| API | — | Yes |
| Self-hosted | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Spec score · DNS Server Software | 7.6 (#12) | 7.6 (#13) |
| Purpose | MaraDNS is an open-source DNS server that provides DNS, the internet’s directory service for translating names into IP addresses. | Pi-hole is a DNS sinkhole that protects devices from unwanted content without installing client-side software. |
| Support | The project’s support forum is hosted on GitHub and requires a GitHub account. | The project is maintained by volunteer developers and accepts donations, issue reports, feature suggestions, and pull requests. |
Plans
In their own words
MaraDNS
MaraDNS has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.