Simple DNS Plus
6.2#6 in dns server software$69 one-timeAPISelf-hostedWindows
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Technitium DNS Server
6.6#2 in dns server softwareFree planFree planWebAPILinuxmacOS
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Simple DNS Plus | Technitium DNS Server |
|---|---|---|
| DNS privacy | It supports DNS over TLS and DNS over HTTPS to encrypt DNS queries and responses. | It supports DNS-over-TLS, DNS-over-HTTPS, and DNS-over-QUIC for encrypted forwarding to public resolvers. |
| Integrations | It supports Microsoft Active Directory through SRV records and DNS Update, and offers an OpenAPI specification for automation tools. | It can forward DNS queries to Cloudflare, Google, Quad9, or AdGuard and provides an HTTP API for third-party apps and scripts. |
| Purpose | Simple DNS Plus is a DNS server for Windows that supports authoritative DNS and recursive DNS resolution with caching. | It is an open source authoritative and recursive DNS server for self-hosting, privacy, and security. |
| Security | Security features include recursion restrictions by client IP, TSIG-authenticated zone transfers, response filtering, and IP blocking or rate limiting. | It supports DNSSEC validation and signed zones, and provides DNS rebinding attack protection through an app. |
| Support | The site provides online documentation, a knowledge base, contact support, and remote management installation instructions. | The maker lists email support, a user manual and FAQ, and a Reddit community. |
Simple DNS Plus plans
- 5 zones license (2 or more licenses)$69, paid once
- 5 zones license (single license)$79, paid once
- 25 zones license (2 or more licenses)$99, paid once
- 25 zones license (single license)$129, paid once
- 100 zones license (2 or more licenses)$149, paid once
- 100 zones license (single license)$189, paid once
Technitium DNS Server plans
- Technitium DNS ServerFree
Pick Simple DNS Plus 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.