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Knot Resolver vs PowerDNS Recursor
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 APILinuxSelf-hosted
Visit Knot Resolver Free plan APILinuxMac+1
Visit PowerDNS Recursor The facts
| Knot Resolver | PowerDNS Recursor | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | API, Linux, Self-hosted | API, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 2 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | knot-resolver.cz | powerdns.com |
| On dns server software | #9 of 23 | #13 of 23 |
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