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NamedManager

Free#17 of 25 in DNS Management Software

NamedManager: A practical open-source control layer for teams running their own BIND DNS infrastructure. Ranked #17 of 25 in DNS Management Software by our editors (7.2/10); pricing: Open source; best for open-source BIND zone administration.

7.2/10Editor score

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At a glance

Editor score
7.2 / 10
Pricing
Open source
Best for
Open-source BIND zone administration
Paid from
Free
Facts checked
20 Sep 2026

Where it wins
- Generates and deploys BIND-compatible configuration and zone files
- Manages forward and reverse IPv4 and IPv6 zones
- Connects BIND 9 environments with Amazon Route53
Where it doesn't
- Requires self-hosted deployment and management of DNS infrastructure
- Installation documentation includes guidance for RHEL/CentOS 5 and 6
- Its ecosystem focus centers on BIND 9 and Amazon Route53

Our verdict on NamedManager

NamedManager is an AGPL-licensed, web-based DNS management system for organizations operating their own DNS infrastructure. It lets administrators add, modify, and delete zones and records, generate BIND-compatible configuration and zone files, and manage forward and reverse IPv4 and IPv6 zones. Internationalized domain names, BIND zone-file imports, and web-based server log tailing extend its usefulness for teams that want a browser-based control layer around BIND 9 name servers.

As open-source software, NamedManager is positioned for self-hosted deployment rather than a commercial plan structure. The application uses PHP and MySQL and provides a SOAP API for external tools, making it suitable for organizations that want to connect DNS administration with internal systems. Its documented integrations are BIND 9 and Amazon Route53, so the product fits most directly into environments already centered on those platforms. BIND-compatible file generation and import also support administration workflows that retain existing zone-file processes.

The main trade-off is operational ownership: teams must run and maintain the application alongside their DNS infrastructure. The project documentation includes installation guidance for RHEL/CentOS 5 and 6, which may require additional planning in newer server environments. NamedManager is a sensible choice for technical organizations seeking open-source web administration for BIND zones, API access, logging, and Route53 connectivity. Teams looking for a broader managed-DNS ecosystem or a hosted operating model should consider a different category fit.

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NamedManager pricing

Plans Open sourceFree Free to use — no paid tier required for the core job.

See plans on github.com

NamedManager fact sheet

Free plan	Not verified
Paid from	Free
Authoritative zones	Not verified
Records per zone	Not verified
DNSSEC management	Not verified
DNS management API	Yes
Role-based access	Not verified
Audit logs	Not verified
Traffic steering	Not verified
Deployment	Cloud, Self-hosted
Platforms	Web, Linux
Support	Community, Docs
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate)
Integrations	2 integrations: BIND 9, Amazon Route53
Pricing	Open source
Website	github.com
Facts checked	20 Sep 2026

NamedManager integrations

NamedManager lists 2 integrations on its own site.

BIND 9
Amazon Route53

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