CoreDNS
5.7#16 in dns server softwareFree planFree planLinuxSelf-hosted
VisitCoreDNS vs Technitium DNS Server
Technitium DNS Server
6.6#2 in dns server softwareFree planFree planWebAPILinuxmacOS
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | CoreDNS | Technitium DNS Server |
|---|---|---|
| Integrations | The site lists plugins for Kubernetes, etcd, Microsoft Azure DNS, GCP Cloud DNS, and AWS Route53. | It can forward DNS queries to Cloudflare, Google, Quad9, or AdGuard and provides an HTTP API for third-party apps and scripts. |
| Security | The forward plugin supports TLS connections to upstream DNS servers and sets the minimum TLS version to TLS 1.2. | It supports DNSSEC validation and signed zones, and provides DNS rebinding attack protection through an app. |
CoreDNS plans
- FreeFree
Technitium DNS Server plans
- Technitium DNS ServerFree
Pick CoreDNS if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.
Pick Technitium DNS Server if…
It suits people self-hosting DNS for privacy or security, as well as software developers and small to medium networks. It is available across several operating systems and as a Docker image.