DNS Check
6.7#11 in dns monitoring softwareFrom $8 a monthFree planWebAPI
VisitDNS Check vs Nagios XI
What both publish
| Fact | DNS Check | Nagios XI |
|---|---|---|
| API | The REST API returns JSON, supports monitoring individual records and record groups, and uses API keys; all accounts can use it. | The built-in REST API uses API-key authentication and returns JSON for reading, creating, updating and deleting system data. |
| Founded | 2015 | 2007 |
| Integrations | Listed integrations include Basecamp, Jira Service Management, Nagios, OpsGenie, PagerDuty, Pingdom, Slack, and Splunk On-Call. | Nagios XI supports authentication with Active Directory or LDAP over SSL, Single Sign-On with Microsoft Entra ID, and two-factor authentication through Duo. |
DNS Check plans
- BasicFree
- Professional$8 a month
- Enterprise$60 a month
- Enterprise x2$90 a month
- Enterprise x3$120 a month
- CustomPriced on request
Nagios XI plans
- Standard — 100 Nodes$2,595, paid once
- Enterprise — 100 Nodes$4,690, paid once
- FreeFree
- Standard$2,595, paid once
- Standard (100-Node)$2,595, paid once
- Enterprise$4,690, paid once
Pick DNS Check if…
DNS Check suits people responsible for DNS infrastructure who need change alerts or a way to share DNS update requests with customers. The free Basic plan may fit small record sets.
Pick Nagios XI if…
Nagios XI suits teams that want to monitor infrastructure from a Linux server they manage. It is also relevant to organizations that need self-hosted deployment, node-based licenses, or offline installation.