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DNSchecker vs Downdetector

A side-by-side look at DNSchecker and Downdetector. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

DNSchecker

DNSchecker

Network & Admin

DNSchecker is a free open-source tool for checking the configuration of DNS servers and mail servers. It can validate records like MX, NS, SOA, SPF, and more across multiple DNS servers.

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Downdetector

Downdetector

Online Services

Downdetector is a website that tracks outages and monitors the status of various websites and online services. It provides real-time user-submitted problem reports, historical downtime data, and outage maps to help users identify potential issues and planned maintenance with popular sites.

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