DNSmanager vs PowerDNS ZoneControl

DNSmanager8.3Visit PowerDNS ZoneControl8.1Visit

Higher score DNSmanager #7 in DNS Management Software 8.3/10 30-day trial Free trial✓ 4 of 5 features Visit DNSmanager

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PowerDNS ZoneControl #8 in DNS Management Software 8.1/10 Paid ✓ 4 of 5 features Visit PowerDNS

• DNSmanager fits best

  Self-hosted DNS administrators and resellers

• PowerDNS ZoneControl fits best

  PowerDNS enterprises needing audited workflows

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Side by side

Feature	DNSmanager 8.3/10 Visit ↗	PowerDNS ZoneControl 8.1/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.3	8.1
Ranking	#7 in DNS Management Software	#8 in DNS Management Software
Best for	Self-hosted DNS administrators and resellers	PowerDNS enterprises needing audited workflows
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	—	$9,800/yr
Free plan	—	—
Free trial	30 days	—
Deployment	Self-hosted	Cloud, Self-hosted
Platforms	Web, Linux	Web, Linux
Support	Email, Phone, Docs	Email, Docs
Integrations	2 integrations	4 integrations
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features DNSmanager 4/5 · PowerDNS ZoneControl 4/5
DNSSEC management	✓	✓
DNS management API	✓	✓
Role-based access	✓	✓
Audit logs	✓	✓
Traffic steering	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Specs
Authoritative zones	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Records per zone	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Manages authoritative master and slave DNS servers Includes DNSSEC, RBAC, logs, API access, and notifications Integrates with IPmanager and ISPmanager	Centralizes DNS zone management across multiple PowerDNS servers Combines DNSSEC, RBAC, version history, rollback, and auditability Provides scheduled changes, REST API access, and zone exports
Cons	Requires installation on a VPS or dedicated server No free plan is available Trial terms cite 10 or 50 domain names	Starts at $9,800 per year with no free plan Designed specifically for PowerDNS Authoritative Server environments Listed plan highlights are the same across Basic, Advanced, and Pro
Our verdict	DNSmanager is a self-hosted web control panel for managing authoritative DNS infrastructure. It is aimed at hosting providers, data centers, DNS administrators, and resellers that need centralized control over master and slave servers. Its… Read the review →	PowerDNS ZoneControl is a commercial, web-based administration interface for PowerDNS Authoritative Servers. It is designed for organizations managing DNS zones across multiple servers, including primary, secondary, consumer, and producer… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• DNSmanager — where it wins

  • Manages authoritative master and slave DNS servers
  • Includes DNSSEC, RBAC, logs, API access, and notifications
  • Integrates with IPmanager and ISPmanager

  Where it doesn't

  • Requires installation on a VPS or dedicated server
  • No free plan is available
  • Trial terms cite 10 or 50 domain names

• PowerDNS ZoneControl — where it wins

  • Centralizes DNS zone management across multiple PowerDNS servers
  • Combines DNSSEC, RBAC, version history, rollback, and auditability
  • Provides scheduled changes, REST API access, and zone exports

  Where it doesn't

  • Starts at $9,800 per year with no free plan
  • Designed specifically for PowerDNS Authoritative Server environments
  • Listed plan highlights are the same across Basic, Advanced, and Pro

• DNSmanager8.3/10 · 30-day trial

  A self-hosted DNS control panel with strong administration, access, and automation features.

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• PowerDNS ZoneControl8.1/10 · Paid

  A centralized PowerDNS control layer with audited workflows, DNSSEC, and RBAC.

  Visit PowerDNSFull verdict →