NSD (Name Server Daemon) vs PowerDNS Recursor
NSD (Name Server Daemon)
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| Figure | NSD (Name Server Daemon) | PowerDNS Recursor |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | Free |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | Yes | — |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | Yes |
| API | — | Yes |
| Self-hosted | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Spec score · DNS Server Software | 7.7 (#11) | 7.6 (#14) |
| Headquarters | Amsterdam, Netherlands | PowerDNS.com B.V. lists its address in The Hague, the Netherlands. |
| Intended users | The project identifies TLD operators, DNS root servers, and others needing a fast authoritative name server as suitable users. | PowerDNS describes Recursor as a DNS service for internet service providers and their subscribers, and says it is used in large-scale DNS deployments. |
| Performance | The project says NSD is designed for high query rates and includes simdzone, a high-performance DNS presentation format parser. | Its threaded architecture is designed to use system resources efficiently and minimize contention between CPU cores. |
| Purpose | NSD is an authoritative DNS name server designed for speed, reliability, stability, and security. | PowerDNS Recursor is a recursive DNS resolver and caching server that resolves client queries through the global DNS system. |
| Security | NSD is covered by a security patch policy, and the project publishes security advisories and security reporting information. | The Recursor supports DNSSEC processing and validation, with configurable validation modes. |
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NSD (Name Server Daemon)
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