Akamai Edge DNS vs BlueCat Integrity comparison

Akamai and BlueCat are both solutions in the Managed DNS category. Akamai is ranked #9 with an average rating of 8.5, while BlueCat is ranked #3 with an average rating of 8.8. Akamai holds a 1.4% mindshare in MDP, compared to BlueCat’s 1.5% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of Akamai users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 95% of BlueCat users who would recommend it.

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95% willing to recommend

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Nov 4, 2024

BlueCat Integrity and Akamai Edge DNS compete in DNS management, offering unique benefits. While BlueCat Integrity provides better management capabilities, Akamai Edge DNS is known for its scalability and performance, making it preferable for enterprises needing high reliability.

Features: BlueCat Integrity delivers comprehensive DNS security, exceptional IP address management, and advanced data analytics, forming a solid base for complex networks. Akamai Edge DNS offers global DNS performance, security features for large-scale businesses, and smooth integration with other Akamai offerings.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: BlueCat Integrity is straightforward to deploy, providing extensive support suitable for IT-resource-rich enterprises. Akamai Edge DNS uses cloud-based deployment, easing integration with existing systems and is supported by strong customer service for efficiently addressing enterprise issues.

Pricing and ROI: BlueCat Integrity has a lower initial setup cost and offers strong ROI via integrated management functions, advantageous for organizations focused on DNS management. Akamai Edge DNS, though requiring more initial investment, provides excellent ROI through scalable performance and high-end enterprise capabilities, making it valuable for businesses needing extensive DNS operations.

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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)

BlueCat Integrity

Ranking in Managed DNS

3rd

Average Rating

8.8

Reviews Sentiment

7.4

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

IP Address Management (IPAM) Tools (1st), DDI (1st)

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 BlueCat Integrity is 1.5%, down from 1.7% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Managed DNS Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
BlueCat Integrity	1.5%
Akamai Edge DNS	1.4%
Other	97.1%

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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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reviewer2620476

System Engineer at a aerospace/defense firm with 501-1,000 employees

Easy to use, simple licensing, and has a single pane of glass view

The solution is too granular and sometimes complex to configure. We do not always need so many details. Simpler configurations with fewer details would be beneficial. The API aspect could be improved with more use cases and better handling of object attributes. It is already better than in previous versions. Their product team is planning further improvements in the upcoming version 9.6. Last month, we had a roadmap meeting with the BlueCat product team. There will be a lot of improvements in version 9.6 coming in the second half of 2025. We will then upgrade our system to that one. It will have quite a lot of new features.

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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."

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

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

"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."

"One of the better things about Integrity is that the underlying code it uses is an ISC DNS and DHCP. It's not like some of the other vendors that have created their own version of DNS."

"It's a critical infrastructure piece. This is where all the IPs are named for the whole organization. It's a big deal. It has all the features related to DNS and DHCP. It's pretty amazing."

"This inherent stability, derived from its Linux-based architecture, provides a well-established and reliable platform."

"The most valuable features are scalability and cloud infrastructure."

"The most valuable piece, which has been a lifesaver, would be the BlueCat DNS resolver. BlueCat Cloud DNS resolver is a tool that takes a look into your cloud's DNS and then reports back everything it finds into BlueCat's DNS Edge solution. The Edge solution has a bunch of nice rules that you can configure to route the DNS traffic. That automation alone is a lifesaver for me for the day-to-day churn of the DNS components that change on an hourly, daily basis."

"The solution is scalable in multiple ways."

"BlueCat saved us money in terms of a life-and-death scenario and the stress factors that surround that in a healthcare environment. We generally don't have downtime in our DATP environments anymore. The clinics and the hospitals can continue to operate and not be in that position to be down."

"DNS aliases, which we use extensively in our applications are a valuable feature."

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Cons

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

"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 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 ease of use is where I got to give a little knock on them. Once you start using the tool, it becomes very easy. It's actually quite easy to use. The problem that I run into is documentation. The documentation could be a little bit richer. Documentation has always been a little pet peeve for me with them."

"The technical support is slow and has room for improvement."

"The solution is too granular and sometimes complex to configure. We do not always need so many details. Simpler configurations with fewer details would be beneficial."

"One crucial area for development is IPv6 support."

"BlueCat Integrity can improve by increasing the amount of updates it releases."

"One complaint about the interface is BlueCat's handling of subzones."

"While the product is IPAM, DNS, and DHCP, it does provide NTP functionality, but one of the things that they have yet to correct or catch up with is NTP authentication. There are new standards being pushed out and they are lagging a little bit in supporting them."

"The solution is too granular and sometimes complex to configure. We do not always need so many details. Simpler configurations with fewer details would be beneficial."

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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."

"Overall, it's a decent price for the product. There are other vendors that have support models and costs that are, sometimes, double what Bluecat charges."

"I am not sure about the exact pricing, but I believe their cost is lower compared to Infoblox."

"BlueCat Integrity's pricing is reasonable within the market."

"BlueCat Integrity meets our expectations and aligns with our budget forecast."

"Compared to other solutions, BlueCat Integrity offers a competitive price."

"Adaptive DNS's price depends on your network ranges, the services you want, and the level of support you require."

"BlueCat Integrity is a little expensive, but it's worth the price because it offers the flexibility and features we need in our space. We have more than 25,000 employees, and it makes sense for a network of our size. It's required for us to be compliant in the defense industry. Given the restrictions we face, we must be able to easily show that we've complied with all the regulations."

"Our licensing model with BlueCat Integrity is cheaper than Infoblox."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Financial Services Firm

13%

Manufacturing Company

10%

Computer Software Company

University

Manufacturing Company

12%

Computer Software Company

Healthcare Company

Financial Services Firm

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

No data available

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	4
Midsize Enterprise	2
Large Enterprise	19

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 do you like most about BlueCat Adaptive DNS?

This inherent stability, derived from its Linux-based architecture, provides a well-established and reliable platform.

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What needs improvement with BlueCat Adaptive DNS?

They can improve their support for the CDNV application, which is Cloud Discovery and Visibility. I had to chase BlueCat support a lot for this application, and the support was not good. The CDNV a...

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What is your primary use case for BlueCat Adaptive DNS?

We use it for getting an IPAM solution in AWS, which is our first use case. The second use case is we also use it for our on-premise networks to manage the IP ranges. We have distributed all the IP...

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Also Known As

Akamai Fast DNS

BlueCat Adaptive DNS, BlueCat Automation Manager, BlueCat DDI

Overview

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

Akamai

BlueCat Integrity is a comprehensive DNS security solution that provides visibility and control over all DNS traffic on your network. It offers real-time threat detection and response, as well as policy enforcement to ensure compliance with security standards. With its advanced analytics and reporting capabilities, Integrity enables you to identify and mitigate security risks before they can cause damage. It also integrates with other security tools to provide a complete security ecosystem. Whether you're a small business or a large enterprise, BlueCat Integrity can help you protect your network from DNS-based attacks and ensure the integrity of your DNS infrastructure.

BlueCat

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Otto Group

Computer Sciences Corporation

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