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Akamai Edge DNS vs CIRA Anycast DNS comparison

Akamai and CIRA are both solutions in the Domain Name System (DNS) Security category. Akamai is ranked #8 with an average rating of 8.7, while CIRA is ranked #22. Akamai holds a 2.1% mindshare in DS, compared to CIRA’s 0.2% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of Akamai users are willing to recommend the solution.
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Categories and Ranking

Akamai Edge DNS
Ranking in Domain Name System (DNS) Security
8th
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
7.1
Number of Reviews
4
Ranking in other categories
Managed DNS (9th)
CIRA Anycast DNS
Ranking in Domain Name System (DNS) Security
22nd
Average Rating
0.0
Number of Reviews
0
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of May 2025, in the Domain Name System (DNS) Security category, the mindshare of Akamai Edge DNS is 2.1%, up from 0.8% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of CIRA Anycast DNS is 0.2%, down from 0.4% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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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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Top Industries

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Computer Software Company
14%
Financial Services Firm
12%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Government
8%
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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Akamai Edge DNS?
It is a very stable solution since it has a security feature that allows you to recover zone files if you accidentally delete them.
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What needs improvement with Akamai Edge DNS?
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.
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What is your primary use case for Akamai Edge DNS?
I have experience with all Akamai products because I use all of them, including Edge DNS, API Security, and App and API Protector. I use Akamai Edge DNS to protect against DDoS attacks and to enhan...
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Also Known As

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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

A secondary DNS infrastructure from a trusted global provider.
Globally deployed nodes peered to thousands of networks for better performance
Redundant hardware, software, transit, and management for stronger resilience
Improved DDoS protection with massive over-provisioning and by soaking attacks where they occur.

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Sample Customers

Otto Group
Lethbridge Police Services
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