# DNSMadeEasy, PowerDNS vs Infoblox NIOS DDI Comparison | | DNSMadeEasy | PowerDNS | Infoblox NIOS DDI | |---|---|---|---| | **Star Rating** | 4.6 out of 5 | 4.7 out of 5 | 4.6 out of 5 | | **Total Reviews** | 25 | 13 | 24 | | **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (64.0% of reviews) | Mid-Market (50.0% of reviews) | Enterprise (61.1% of reviews) | | **Entry Level Price** | $29.95 per year | No pricing available | No pricing available | --- ## Top Pros & Cons ### DNSMadeEasy **Not enough data** ### PowerDNS **Not enough data** ### Infoblox NIOS DDI Pros: - Automation (1 reviews) - Centralized Management (1 reviews) Cons: - Complex Configuration (1 reviews) - Complex Setup (1 reviews) --- ## Ratings Comparison | Rating | DNSMadeEasy | PowerDNS | Infoblox NIOS DDI | |---|---|---|---| | **Meets Requirements** | 9.4 (15 reviews) | 9.2 (6 reviews) | 9.6 (12 reviews) | | **Ease of Use** | 9.0 (15 reviews) | 9.2 (6 reviews) | 9.3 (12 reviews) | | **Ease of Setup** | 9.1 (13 reviews) | 8.3 (5 reviews) | 8.9 (12 reviews) | | **Ease of Admin** | 9.0 (13 reviews) | 9.2 (6 reviews) | 9.2 (11 reviews) | | **Quality of Support** | 8.8 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.5 (12 reviews) | | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 9.3 (16 reviews) | 9.0 (5 reviews) | 8.8 (11 reviews) | | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 7.9 (17 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.1 (12 reviews) | --- ## Pricing ### DNSMadeEasy #### Entry-Level Pricing Plan: DNS made easy Price: $29.95 per year Description: 10 domains, 5 million qpm included Key Features: - 12+ Years of Anycast Experience - REST API - IP Anycast Network [Browse all 4 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/dnsmadeeasy/pricing) #### Free Trial No ### PowerDNS #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available ### Infoblox NIOS DDI #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available --- ## Features Comparison By Category ### Network Automation Tools | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **DNSMadeEasy** | N/A | N/A | | **PowerDNS** | N/A | N/A | | **Infoblox NIOS DDI** | N/A | N/A | #### Configuration | Feature | DNSMadeEasy | PowerDNS | Infoblox NIOS DDI | |---|---|---|---| | **Compliance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Scheduling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Maintenance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Agentic AI - Network Automation Tools | Feature | DNSMadeEasy | PowerDNS | Infoblox NIOS DDI | |---|---|---|---| | **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Network | Feature | DNSMadeEasy | PowerDNS | Infoblox NIOS DDI | |---|---|---|---| | **Scalability** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Inventory** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Infrastructure** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Remote Access** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Logistics | Feature | DNSMadeEasy | PowerDNS | Infoblox NIOS DDI | |---|---|---|---| | **Communication** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Scripting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Workflows** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Security - Network Automation | Feature | DNSMadeEasy | PowerDNS | Infoblox NIOS DDI | |---|---|---|---| | **Change Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Security Automation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **User Authentication and Authorization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Monitoring and Alerts** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### DNS Security Solutions | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **DNSMadeEasy** | N/A | N/A | | **PowerDNS** | N/A | N/A | | **Infoblox NIOS DDI** | N/A | N/A | #### Protection | Feature | DNSMadeEasy | PowerDNS | Infoblox NIOS DDI | |---|---|---|---| | **Quarantine** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Continuous Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Off-Network Protection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Guest Network Protection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **BYOD Protection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Native DNS over HTTPS (DoH)** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Functionality | Feature | DNSMadeEasy | PowerDNS | Infoblox NIOS DDI | |---|---|---|---| | **DNS Lookups** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Threat Intelligence** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Advanced Traffic Filtering** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Administration | Feature | DNSMadeEasy | PowerDNS | Infoblox NIOS DDI | |---|---|---|---| | **Whitelisting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Policy Enforcement** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Incident Reports** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Domain Categorization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Multi-Network Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Network Monitoring | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **DNSMadeEasy** | N/A | N/A | | **PowerDNS** | N/A | N/A | | **Infoblox NIOS DDI** | N/A | N/A | #### Functionality | Feature | DNSMadeEasy | PowerDNS | Infoblox NIOS DDI | |---|---|---|---| | **Performance Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Alerting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Improvement Suggestions** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Multi-Network Capability** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Monitoring - Network Monitoring | Feature | DNSMadeEasy | PowerDNS | Infoblox NIOS DDI | |---|---|---|---| | **360-Degree Network Visibility** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Automated Network Discovery** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Real-Time Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Management | Feature | DNSMadeEasy | PowerDNS | Infoblox NIOS DDI | |---|---|---|---| | **Performance Baseline** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Data Visualization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Path Analysis** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Analytics - Network Monitoring | Feature | DNSMadeEasy | PowerDNS | Infoblox NIOS DDI | |---|---|---|---| | **Predictive Performance Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Packet & Flow Analysis** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Security - Network Monitoring | Feature | DNSMadeEasy | PowerDNS | Infoblox NIOS DDI | |---|---|---|---| | **Encrypted Data Transmission** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Zero Trust and Identity Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Integrated Network Security** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Network Performance - Network Monitoring | Feature | DNSMadeEasy | PowerDNS | Infoblox NIOS DDI | |---|---|---|---| | **Dynamic Network Optimization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Automated Tasks Routing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### AI Automation - Network Monitoring | Feature | DNSMadeEasy | PowerDNS | Infoblox NIOS DDI | |---|---|---|---| | **Machine Learning-Based Anomaly Detection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Self-Healing Networks** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Predictive Network Maintenance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Agentic AI - Network Monitoring | Feature | DNSMadeEasy | PowerDNS | Infoblox NIOS DDI | |---|---|---|---| | **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | --- ## Categories **Shared Categories (1):** [Managed DNS Solutions](https://www.g2.com/categories/managed-dns-solutions) **Unique to Infoblox NIOS DDI (3):** [Network Automation Tools](https://www.g2.com/categories/network-automation-tools), [Network Monitoring Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/network-monitoring), [DNS Security Solutions](https://www.g2.com/categories/dns-security-solutions) --- ## Reviewer Demographics ### By Company Size | Segment | DNSMadeEasy | PowerDNS | Infoblox NIOS DDI | |---|---|---|---| | **Small-Business** | 64.0% | 25.0% | 11.1% | | **Mid-Market** | 28.0% | 50.0% | 27.8% | | **Enterprise** | 8.0% | 25.0% | 61.1% | ### By Industry #### DNSMadeEasy - **Information Technology and Services:** 36.0% - **Telecommunications:** 8.0% - **Internet:** 8.0% - **Writing and Editing:** 4.0% - **Retail:** 4.0% - **Printing:** 4.0% - **Online Media:** 4.0% - **Medical Devices:** 4.0% - **Marketing and Advertising:** 4.0% - **Hospitality:** 4.0% - **Other:** 20.0% #### PowerDNS - **Information Technology and Services:** 33.3% - **Internet:** 16.7% - **Transportation/Trucking/Railroad:** 8.3% - **Information Services:** 8.3% - **Gambling & Casinos:** 8.3% - **Computer Software:** 8.3% - **Apparel & Fashion:** 8.3% - **Animation:** 8.3% #### Infoblox NIOS DDI - **Information Technology and Services:** 27.8% - **Computer & Network Security:** 22.2% - **Telecommunications:** 11.1% - **Banking:** 11.1% - **Retail:** 5.6% - **Internet:** 5.6% - **Gambling & Casinos:** 5.6% - **Entertainment:** 5.6% - **Education Management:** 5.6% --- ## Alternatives ### Alternatives to DNSMadeEasy - [Amazon Route 53](https://www.g2.com/products/amazon-route-53/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (145 reviews) - 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[WPMU DEV](https://www.g2.com/products/wpmu-dev/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (861 reviews) - [Amazon Route 53](https://www.g2.com/products/amazon-route-53/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (145 reviews) - [Azure DNS](https://www.g2.com/products/azure-dns/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (21 reviews) - [IBM NS1 Connect](https://www.g2.com/products/ibm-ns1-connect/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (86 reviews) - [ClouDNS](https://www.g2.com/products/cloudns/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (67 reviews) - [Azure Active Directory Domain Services](https://www.g2.com/products/azure-active-directory-domain-services/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (43 reviews) - [Google Cloud DNS](https://www.g2.com/products/google-cloud-dns/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (27 reviews) - [DNS Manager](https://www.g2.com/products/dns-manager/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (52 reviews) - [DomainRacer](https://www.g2.com/products/domainracer/reviews) — 4.9/5 stars (55 reviews) ### Alternatives to Infoblox NIOS DDI - [Datadog](https://www.g2.com/products/datadog/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (705 reviews) - [Dynatrace](https://www.g2.com/products/dynatrace/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (1363 reviews) - [Cloudflare Application Security and Performance](https://www.g2.com/products/cloudflare-application-security-and-performance/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (601 reviews) - [NinjaOne](https://www.g2.com/products/ninjaone/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (4306 reviews) - [Progress WhatsUp Gold](https://www.g2.com/products/progress-whatsup-gold/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (386 reviews) - [WPMU DEV](https://www.g2.com/products/wpmu-dev/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (861 reviews) - [Atera](https://www.g2.com/products/atera/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (1145 reviews) - [LogicMonitor](https://www.g2.com/products/logicmonitor/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (636 reviews) - [SolarWinds Observability](https://www.g2.com/products/solarwinds-worldwide-llc-solarwinds-observability/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (836 reviews) - [Site24x7](https://www.g2.com/products/site24x7/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (433 reviews) --- ## Top Discussions ### DNSMadeEasy No discussions available for this product. ### PowerDNS - Title: [What does PowerDNS do?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-does-powerdns-do) — 1 comment > **Top comment:** "PowerDNS allows the management of DNS services (both authoritative and recursive)." ### Infoblox NIOS DDI No discussions available for this product. --- **Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/dnsmadeeasy-vs-powerdns-vs-infoblox-nios-ddi)