MaraDNS vs PowerDNS Authoritative Server
MaraDNS
maradns.samiam.org
PowerDNS Authoritative Server
powerdns.comSide by side
| Figure | MaraDNS | PowerDNS Authoritative Server |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | $816.67/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | Yes | — |
| Linux | Yes | Yes |
| API | — | Yes |
| Self-hosted | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 1 | 3 |
| Spec score · DNS Server Software | 7.6 (#12) | 8.0 (#6) |
| Purpose | MaraDNS is an open-source DNS server that provides DNS, the internet’s directory service for translating names into IP addresses. | The Authoritative Server hosts domain names and answers DNS queries for records it serves. |
| Support | The project’s support forum is hosted on GitHub and requires a GitHub account. | 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
MaraDNS
MaraDNS has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.
PowerDNS Authoritative Server
PowerDNS Authoritative Server has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.