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Azure DNS vs Infoblox DDI comparison

 

Comparison Buyer's Guide

Executive SummaryUpdated on Nov 4, 2024

Review summaries and opinions

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

ROI

Sentiment score
3.7
Azure DNS offers cost savings, reliability, and efficiency with pay-as-you-go pricing and free queries, enhancing business operations.
Sentiment score
6.0
Infoblox DDI provides high ROI by improving efficiency and is ideal for large environments despite its high cost.
The ROI is always high because Azure DNS setup is essential and does not incur high charges.
Works at Northwestern Indiana Telephone Co.
Integrating DDI offers more efficient return on investment compared to implementing DHCP, DNS security, and IP address management separately.
Director at Infosonik Systems Ltd
Infoblox offers an ROI that saves time and money.
Systems security engineer at Secure Networks Ltd
 

Customer Service

Sentiment score
4.4
Azure DNS support is generally well-rated for efficiency and responsiveness, though some experience delays and communication issues.
Sentiment score
7.9
Infoblox DDI support is seen as professional and effective, despite mixed feedback on response times and costs.
Technical support is minimally required for DNS-related tasks if you have previous experience.
Works at Northwestern Indiana Telephone Co.
Whenever we have an issue, they are very helpful.
Network engineer at a comms service provider with 201-500 employees
The customer service and support are fantastic.
Director at Infosonik Systems Ltd
 

Scalability Issues

Sentiment score
7.2
Azure DNS is highly rated for its scalability, reliability, and ease of use, ideal for growing enterprises.
Sentiment score
7.1
Infoblox DDI is scalable and flexible, ideal for multinational corporations, but its cost may deter smaller enterprises.
InfoBlox DDI is very scalable, offering both physical and virtual box solutions.
Director at Infosonik Systems Ltd
I rate the scalability of Infoblox as eight out of ten.
Systems security engineer at Secure Networks Ltd
 

Stability Issues

Sentiment score
7.9
Azure DNS is highly stable and dependable, praised for reliability, though scalability and installation challenges are occasionally noted.
Sentiment score
8.2
Infoblox DDI is stable, integrates well with virtualization, has improved hardware, easy deployment, and responsive support.
The platform's strength is the accuracy and reliability of DNS resolution itself.
Manager Technical Support Engineer at Softcell Technologies Limited
I am not seeing any issues while deploying because the deployment process is very easy and simple with straightforward steps.
Senior Associate at ProTechmanize Solutions (P) Ltd.
Infoblox encounters some glitches, making it not entirely super stable.
Systems security engineer at Secure Networks Ltd
 

Room For Improvement

Users seek improved Azure DNS troubleshooting, security, analytics, integration, setup ease, pricing clarity, support, and user-friendly interfaces.
Infoblox DDI needs better integrations, faster GUI, scalability enhancements, and pricing adjustments to broaden its SMB appeal.
For large enterprise environments, features such as DNS anomaly detection, easier cross-zone dependency visibility, and enhanced reporting for compliance and security investigation would provide greater operational and cybersecurity value.
Manager Technical Support Engineer at Softcell Technologies Limited
The commercial pricing could be reduced to attract more small customers.
Director at Infosonik Systems Ltd
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.
DDI Engineer at a non-profit with 1-10 employees
The pricing model could be more flexible.
Network engineer at a comms service provider with 201-500 employees
 

Setup Cost

Azure DNS is cost-effective and affordable, offering flexible pricing with pay-as-you-go and subscription plans for enterprises.
Infoblox DDI is a premium solution for medium to large enterprises, offering advanced features and simplified subscription licensing.
Azure DNS charges based on the number of zones enabled, offering some free queries monthly, which keeps costs low.
Works at Northwestern Indiana Telephone Co.
The pricing is quite expensive, which is why I recommend it for medium and large enterprises and not for small businesses.
DDI Engineer at a non-profit with 1-10 employees
InfoBlox DDI is a premium product and is relatively expensive compared to other solutions in the market.
Director at Infosonik Systems Ltd
Infoblox DDI's pricing is quite high compared to others.
Network engineer at a comms service provider with 201-500 employees
 

Valuable Features

Azure DNS provides secure, automated, and scalable DNS solutions with seamless Azure integration, high availability, and simplified management.
Infoblox DDI efficiently manages network services with a user-friendly interface, robust security, and scalable deployment options.
Automation in Azure DNS allows control, creation, modification, and management of DNS records through infrastructure as code and deployment pipelines, reducing manual effort and configuration errors.
Manager Technical Support Engineer at Softcell Technologies Limited
Azure DNS provides end-to-end P2P connectivity and enhances security, making it more secure and reliable.
Works at Northwestern Indiana Telephone Co.
The DDI solution is valuable for its ability to integrate DHCP, DNS security, and IP address management, along with threat intelligence into one platform.
Director at Infosonik Systems Ltd
The DNS component of Infoblox DDI is the most valuable feature for us because it includes DNSSEC for DNS security.
Network engineer at a comms service provider with 201-500 employees
These features make Infoblox DDI preferable because users can get any kind of support, and the UI is easily trainable.
DDI Engineer at a non-profit with 1-10 employees
 

Categories and Ranking

Azure DNS
Ranking in Managed DNS
6th
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
6.1
Number of Reviews
34
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Infoblox DDI
Ranking in Managed DNS
7th
Average Rating
8.8
Reviews Sentiment
6.9
Number of Reviews
12
Ranking in other categories
DDI (2nd)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of June 2026, in the Managed DNS category, the mindshare of Azure DNS is 12.5%, up from 6.7% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Infoblox DDI is 2.3%, down from 3.2% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Managed DNS Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Azure DNS12.5%
Infoblox DDI2.3%
Other85.2%
Managed DNS
 

Featured Reviews

Anand Yadav - PeerSpot reviewer
Manager Technical Support Engineer at Softcell Technologies Limited
Centralized DNS governance has reduced incidents and supports secure hybrid deployments
Azure DNS could be improved with more advanced DNS analytics, richer auditing reporting, and better visibility into DNS query patterns and troubleshooting data. There is also a desire for deeper security-focused features such as enhanced DNS anomaly detection, more detailed change tracking, and stronger integration with broader security monitoring platforms for threat investigations and compliance reporting. One additional improvement desired in Azure DNS is more advanced DNS security intelligence and automated policy recommendations. For large enterprise environments, features such as DNS anomaly detection, easier cross-zone dependency visibility, and enhanced reporting for compliance and security investigation would provide greater operational and cybersecurity value.
SP
Senior Associate at ProTechmanize Solutions (P) Ltd.
Centralized DNS security, DHCP, and IP management have simplified deployment and daily operations
Infoblox DDI is capable of fulfilling customer requirements from a DNS security, DHCP, and IPAM perspective. From a DNS perspective, Infoblox DDI is a good solution for DNS security and DNS resolution. Infoblox DDI provides automation through API, which allows us to fetch details from Infoblox DDI, giving us many ways to accomplish automation. For stability of Infoblox DDI, I would rate it eight out of ten. Infoblox DDI is a stable solution.
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
14%
Computer Software Company
8%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Healthcare Company
6%
Manufacturing Company
11%
Government
10%
Financial Services Firm
9%
Computer Software Company
8%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business10
Midsize Enterprise5
Large Enterprise19
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business7
Midsize Enterprise1
Large Enterprise4
 

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 needs improvement with Azure DNS?
* Add native management routing (geo‑routing, failover, weighted records) directly within Azure DNS zones to reduce dependency on extra services. * Cost Efficiency: Offer bundle pricing tiers or di...
What is your primary use case for Azure DNS?
I have worked with AWS solutions, such as AWS Application Migration Service, Snowball and also provided great feedback about AWS tools, but at the moment, a lot of my customers are based on Azure a...
What needs improvement with Infoblox DDI?
Infoblox DDI could be slightly improved in terms of scalability. I am not able to comment on a more modernized or refreshed dashboard as I have not faced any issues so far. I am also not aware abou...
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.
What advice do you have for others considering Infoblox DDI?
On the maintenance side, we only need to manage the hardware expiry date. Infoblox DDI provides hardware devices on time and also sends reminders for expiry. I cannot comment on health monitoring. ...
 

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Adobe, Aflac, UCSD, Airbus, Amgen, Apple
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