Knot DNS
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VisitKnot DNS vs Pi-hole
What both publish
| Fact | Knot DNS | Pi-hole |
|---|---|---|
| Purpose | Knot DNS is a high-performance open-source server for authoritative DNS, suitable for TLDs and other zones. | Pi-hole is a DNS sinkhole that protects devices from unwanted content without installing client-side software. |
| Support | Free community support is available on a best-effort basis through a mailing list, chat, and issue tracker; professional support programmes are also offered. | The project is maintained by volunteer developers and accepts donations, issue reports, feature suggestions, and pull requests. |
Knot DNS plans
- Knot DNSFree
Pi-hole plans
- Pi-holeFree
Pick Knot DNS if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.
Pick Pi-hole if…
Pi-hole suits people who want DNS-based content blocking for an entire network and can run software on supported Linux hardware or in Docker. It also fits users who want configurable filtering, query reporting, or API access.