Side by side
Blocky vs CoreDNS
Both stand on dns server software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan APILinuxMac+1
Blocky offers network-level DNS filtering with configurable policies, logging, and monitoring integrations. It is a fit for administrators comfortable managing a self-hosted tool through YAML configuration.
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Free plan LinuxSelf-hosted
Visit CoreDNS The facts
| Blocky | CoreDNS | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | API, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted | Linux, Self-hosted |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | github.com | coredns.io |
| On dns server software | #2 of 23 | #6 of 23 |
Blocky: what it does well
- Free and open source
- Applies filtering lists by client group
- Supports DNSSEC and multiple encrypted DNS protocols
- Provides Prometheus metrics, Grafana dashboards, and a REST API
- Runs on x86-64, ARM, and MIPS
What to know first
- Requires self-hosted deployment
- Configuration uses YAML files
CoreDNS: what it does well
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