PowerDNS Authoritative Server
6.3#5 in dns server softwareFrom $9,800 a year ($816.67 a month)APILinuxSelf-hosted
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Technitium DNS Server
6.6#2 in dns server softwareFree planFree planWebAPILinuxmacOS
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| Fact | PowerDNS Authoritative Server | Technitium DNS Server |
|---|---|---|
| Intended users | The product is presented for providers hosting domain names, including large-scale hosting deployments. | The help page describes it as aimed at self-hosting for privacy and security, software development and testing, and small to medium networks. |
| Purpose | The Authoritative Server hosts domain names and answers DNS queries for records it serves. | It is an open source authoritative and recursive DNS server for self-hosting, privacy, and security. |
| Security | The API uses a configured static API key sent in the X-API-Key header. | It supports DNSSEC validation and signed zones, and provides DNS rebinding attack protection through an app. |
| Support | Commercial support is available under SLAs, with service levels ranging from office hours to 24/7 and assistance with deployment and configuration. | The maker lists email support, a user manual and FAQ, and a Reddit community. |
PowerDNS Authoritative Server plans
- Basic (PowerDNS Authoritative Essentials)$9,800 a year
- Advanced (PowerDNS Authoritative Essentials)$13,600 a year
- Pro (PowerDNS Authoritative Essentials)$17,400 a year
Technitium DNS Server plans
- Technitium DNS ServerFree
Pick PowerDNS Authoritative Server 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.