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Azure DNS vs Infoblox BloxOne DDI comparison

 

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Categories and Ranking

Azure DNS
Ranking in Managed DNS
5th
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
7.1
Number of Reviews
32
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Infoblox BloxOne DDI
Ranking in Managed DNS
8th
Average Rating
10.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.8
Number of Reviews
2
Ranking in other categories
IP Address Management (IPAM) Tools (6th), DDI (5th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of March 2025, in the Managed DNS category, the mindshare of Azure DNS is 7.5%, down from 9.8% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Infoblox BloxOne DDI is 0.2%, up from 0.0% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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Featured Reviews

Santhosh Varghese - PeerSpot reviewer
A reliable DNS service, easy to deploy, with no maintenance
I give the solution a nine out of ten. I have worked with probably five, or six clients in the last two to three years in consulting. Almost every one of them is using Azure DNS. I would say make use of Azure DNS. It is a very good solution. Rather than you try to build your own DNS. There are several ways you can build your own DNS. You can put your domain controller in Azure and install DNS on the domain controller because it is domain-integrated, Active Directory-integrated DNS. But that's not required now because there is DNS as a solution. So, you just deploy that service and you're up and running. Instead of putting your own servers in the cloud and trying to replicate your on-premise DNS, just make yourself a built-in DNS service.
Raj Metkar - PeerSpot reviewer
Acts as a first line of defense, allows for full utilization of IP addresses in a network and the ability to block unwanted traffic using DNS is powerful
At this stage, we are struggling to use some of the DNS features of the platform, which are more about protecting your domain from hijacking and similar threats. However, I don't think it is a problem with the platform itself. It seems to be more of an integration issue with the secondary DNS provider we are trying to use on the Internet, called Cloudflare. So, it is more of an integration problem between Cloudflare DNS and any public DNS. I would like to improve the integration aspect of these two products. The platform should be able to work seamlessly with any other secondary DNS provider on the Internet. If Infoblox can make their licensing cheaper, then this platform could be widely used because it does cost a fortune to have it. That's why we do not have it in every entity that we manage.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The integration with other services on Azure is valuable."
"The DNS resolution is the most valuable feature."
"We use the solution to host IP addresses, sites like microsites."
"It is a very stable solution."
"The most valuable features of Azure DNS are the DNS forwarder and the DNS additional record editions."
"Azure DNS provides end-to-end P2P connectivity and enhances security, making it more secure and reliable."
"The most valuable feature of Azure DNS is it works automatically after configuration. Additionally, the solution is secure."
"It is a scalable solution."
"It actually prevents a lot of false alarms because if a link is blocked by antivirus, it creates an alert for the IT risk team to investigate. By not resolving the IP for a malicious link, it stops many issues before they escalate. This has improved our security posture significantly."
"The overall product rating is ten out of ten."
"A valuable feature is blocking domain generation, which automatically generates domains to protect the internal network."
 

Cons

"The technical support can be more knowledgeable."
"Azure DNS sticks mostly with the Azure native solution and doesn't scale well in a multi-cloud or hybrid environment."
"The pricing can be more competitive."
"They should include more integration with other platforms."
"There are some issues with the solution's performance where improvements are needed."
"Azure needs to add domain registration to the DNS service."
"The solution should provide better pricing."
"Domain registration is one of the problems. We need to go to application services or web apps to purchase the domain instead. If that were to be equivalent to AWS's Route 53 that would be good. But, it is not as flexible as that."
"There is a need for a comprehensive database on DNS."
"Infoblox is fairly expensive for my customers. I am unsure if this is a general comment or specific to my situation."
"At this stage, we are struggling to use some of the DNS features of the platform, which are more about protecting your domain from hijacking and similar threats."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The pricing is expensive."
"In my opinion, DNS is inexpensive. The pricing depends on how you use it, but overall, it's quite affordable. It typically costs just a fesw cents, and Microsoft even offers ten thousand free hits per month."
"To use Azure DNS, I need to buy the license meant for Windows Server."
"Azure DNS is a cheap solution, and I rate it a two out of ten for pricing."
"The solution is free."
"The solution itself is free but you need to pay for the Microsoft Azure infrastructure and host your domains in Azure to use it."
"I would describe Azure DNS as a cheaply priced product."
"The solution payment model is based on how many users use it. This is not an expensive solution, but it can depend on how long we use it. However, if the price was decreased it would be helpful."
"I would rate the pricing a ten out of ten, with ten being very expensive."
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Computer Software Company
15%
Financial Services Firm
11%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Government
7%
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Questions from the Community

Azure DNS or Amazon Route 53?
Azure DNS is a hosting service of DNS domains. It has excellent operating time and performance, resulting in fast resolution. We like the ability to view everything in the Azure portal - this makes...
What do you like most about Azure DNS?
The tool is easy to manage and use.
What needs improvement with Azure DNS?
I did not see any improvements required. It functions as a standard DNS, which is very important, and it does not need separate improvements.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Infoblox BloxOne DDI?
Infoblox is fairly expensive for my customers. I am unsure if this is a general comment or specific to my situation. Customers wonder if discounts or promotions are available.
What needs improvement with Infoblox BloxOne DDI?
There is a need for a comprehensive database on DNS. When a new attack occurs, the database requires timely updates. The existing database is updated frequently, but continuous improvements would b...
What is your primary use case for Infoblox BloxOne DDI?
For customers in Indonesia, I have implemented it in BCA, Bank Central Asia, BGP, and Bank Server Banton, mostly in the banking sector. Primarily, I use it for DNS security, particularly to block d...
 

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