Akamai Edge DNS vs Infoblox DDI comparison

Akamai and Infoblox are both solutions in the Managed DNS category. Akamai is ranked #9 with an average rating of 8.5, while Infoblox is ranked #6 with an average rating of 8.8. Akamai holds a 1.4% mindshare in MDP, compared to Infoblox’s 2.5% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of Akamai users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of Infoblox users who would recommend it.

Akamai Edge DNS

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Infoblox DDI

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100% willing to recommend

Akamai Edge DNS

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Nov 4, 2024

Akamai Edge DNS and Infoblox DDI are competing in the domain management space. Akamai often leads in pricing and support, while Infoblox is noted for its extensive features.

Features: Akamai Edge DNS provides global reach, DDoS protection, and emphasizes security and reliability for enterprises. Infoblox DDI includes integrated DNS, DHCP, and IP address management, aiming to simplify network management with its comprehensive network control.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Akamai Edge DNS offers cloud-based deployment, allowing for quick integration and supported by responsive customer service. Infoblox DDI combines on-premises and cloud solutions, requiring a more complex setup but offering personalization options. Akamai is noted for faster support response times.

Pricing and ROI: Akamai Edge DNS generally has lower initial costs, focusing on long-term security value and ROI. Infoblox DDI presents higher upfront expenses, justified by advanced network capabilities and control, optimizing efficiency and reducing overhead for ROI.

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Review summaries and opinions

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Categories and Ranking

Akamai Edge DNS

Ranking in Managed DNS

9th

Average Rating

8.6

Reviews Sentiment

7.1

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Domain Name System (DNS) Security (10th)

Infoblox DDI

Ranking in Managed DNS

6th

Average Rating

8.8

Reviews Sentiment

7.5

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

DDI (2nd)

Mindshare comparison

As of January 2026, in the Managed DNS category, the mindshare of Akamai Edge DNS is 1.4%, up from 1.2% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Infoblox DDI is 2.5%, down from 2.7% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Managed DNS Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
Infoblox DDI	2.5%
Akamai Edge DNS	1.4%
Other	96.1%

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Yaser Alakeel

Head of Service Delivery at onme

Ensures global distribution and DDoS protection while offering seamless integration and low latency DNS responses

For user experience, Akamai Edge DNS should allow notes to be added for each record, as this is something Infoblox supports. Without notes, managing changes in DNS records can be difficult, especially for large companies with over 1,000 records, as they may not know who requested changes without proper documentation. I requested this feature two years ago, but it has not been added yet. Akamai Edge DNS could also improve its AI capabilities.

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Areeba Shujat

Systems security engineer at Secure Networks Ltd

Proactively secures DNS by blocking malicious URLs and triggers necessary alerts

I work with Infoblox DDI for DNS management, which involves blocking malicious and suspicious URLs. This helps in protecting my organization's domain name system and involves deep investigation and policy enforcement to understand why certain URLs are being used Infoblox is a proactive DNS system…

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Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:

Pros

"I recommend Akamai Edge DNS because it is distributed globally and prevents DDoS attacks."

"We can maintain control of the configuration, and it seems to be covering the use case that we need."

"I haven't had any problems with the stability of Akamai Edge DNS in the past five years."

"It is a very stable solution since it has a security feature that allows you to recover zone files if you accidentally delete them."

"The high availability of Akamai Edge DNS is impressive due to their numerous POPs, which help in supporting all attacks, including DDoS counterattacks."

"The best feature is the user interface."

"Overall, I would rate Infoblox DDI a nine out of ten."

"Infoblox DDI is a good tool if you want to centralize everything in your environment...It is a stable solution."

"Infoblox DDI prioritizes DNS security, which is crucial for the security department."

"The UI is quite user-friendly and the support is available 24/7."

"Infoblox has more technology patents than any of its competitors."

"The most valuable feature of Infoblox DDI is its IP Address Management (IPAM) tool. This tool allows for the effective management of IP addresses and provides the capability to detect duplicates, hence its moniker "discovery." Another feature that I find particularly useful is the integration of DNS, which can be seamlessly integrated with your existing primary DNS server, making the overall experience much more seamless and efficient."

"The customer service and support are fantastic."

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Cons

"Akamai Edge DNS is expensive, and the pricing is higher compared to Infoblox."

"The only area that needs improvement is the pricing for DNS zones."

"The solution has a fairly complex setup with our cloud vendors, including Microsoft, Salesforce, and Oracle."

"The only area that needs improvement is the pricing for DNS zones. The price is higher than competitors, and Akamai should offer a better pricing model."

"CNAME flattening is a feature that Akamai does not support."

"The solution is expensive."

"They need to reconsider their pricing for their SMB customers. It is a hurdle for them to manage the price."

"There are some bugs and glitches that need attention."

"In terms of improvement, the commercial pricing could be reduced to attract more small customers. Currently, it is cost-effective mainly for larger enterprises."

"Regarding an upcoming release of Infoblox DDI, I would like to see an improvement in the existing integration with Ansible. Currently, the integration is not up to par and requires further enhancements, particularly in Ansible version 2.5. Additionally, the GUI is slow, it could be improved."

"The pricing is quite expensive, which is why I recommend it for medium and large enterprises and not for small businesses."

"It would be helpful if we can log in and click on the server, and have the CLI pop up directly instead of using third-party software, like PuTTY, to log in."

"Currently, it is cost-effective mainly for larger enterprises."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"Since Akamai is the industry leader, I imagine the solution would be a little more expensive than some other vendors."

"I would say the pricing falls between average and expensive. It's not a cheap product."

"Infoblox DDI is an expensive product."

"The license of the solution is expensive, not including the hardware."

"Infoblox's subscription includes support."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Financial Services Firm

12%

Manufacturing Company

10%

Computer Software Company

Energy/Utilities Company

Computer Software Company

11%

Government

11%

Financial Services Firm

11%

Manufacturing Company

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

No data available

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	6
Midsize Enterprise	1
Large Enterprise	4

Questions from the Community

What needs improvement with Akamai Edge DNS?

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What is your primary use case for Akamai Edge DNS?

As a reseller company for Akamai, my typical use case for Akamai Edge DNS is its distribution worldwide, providing DDoS attack prevention which is crucial in current times.

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What advice do you have for others considering Akamai Edge DNS?

I recommend Akamai Edge DNS and rate the overall solution a ten out of ten. Akamai Edge DNS should improve its AI more to enhance the product's capabilities.

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What needs improvement with Infoblox DDI?

There isn't much that needs improvement, but I would say the pricing model could be more flexible.

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What is your primary use case for Infoblox DDI?

We are using all of the DDI components within Infoblox DDI ( /products/infoblox-ddi-reviews ), including DNS, DHCP, and IPAM. We are running it for operations within the government sector.

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What advice do you have for others considering Infoblox DDI?

Overall, I would rate Infoblox DDI a nine out of ten. I would recommend this product to other users.

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Overview

Discover Akamai DNS and its benefits of high availability and performance, and resilience against DDoS attacks backed by a fully guaranteed uptime SLA.

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Network landscapes are rapidly evolving, driven by trends in hybrid and multi-cloud transformation, the IoT and distributed workforces. Infoblox is uniquely able to support organizations in this challenging environment because our solutions support DNS, DHCP and IP address management. These are the critical network services collectively known as DDI that make all network interactions possible.

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