octodns

The premium Open Source alternative to NS1

🎯 Best for:Teams using YAML for infrastructure configuration

What is octodns?

An alternative to NS1 and manual API scripting. It uses YAML configuration files to manage DNS records and ensures consistency across diverse DNS infrastructure.

Tech Stack
PythonInfrastructure & Cloud

Why octodns?

  • Safe 'dry-run' mode
  • Easy to version control
  • Large library of providers

Limitations

  • Python environment management
  • No built-in scheduling
  • CLI only
2/28/2026
Last Update
432
Forks
15
Issues
MIT
License
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Competitor Cost
-$1,440
/ year (est. based on NS1)
Self-Hosted
$0
/ year
Team Size10 Users
150+
SAVE 100%

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