MaraDNS vs PowerDNS Recursor
MaraDNS
maradns.samiam.orgPowerDNS Recursor
powerdns.comSide by side
| Figure | MaraDNS | PowerDNS Recursor |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1 | 1 |
| Spec score · DNS Server Software | 7.6 (#12) | 7.6 (#14) |
| Purpose | MaraDNS is an open-source DNS server that provides DNS, the internet’s directory service for translating names into IP addresses. | PowerDNS Recursor is a recursive DNS resolver and caching server that resolves client queries through the global DNS system. |
| Support | The project’s support forum is hosted on GitHub and requires a GitHub account. | Commercial support offers multiple SLA-defined service levels, including office-hours and 24/7 availability; community users have separate support resources. |
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MaraDNS
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PowerDNS Recursor
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