BlueCat Integrity vs Google Cloud DNS comparison

BlueCat and Google are both solutions in the Managed DNS category. BlueCat is ranked #3 with an average rating of 8.8, while Google is ranked #8 with an average rating of 8.0. BlueCat holds a 1.8% mindshare in MDP, compared to Google’s 4.3% mindshare. Additionally, 95% of BlueCat users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of Google users who would recommend it.

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100% willing to recommend

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Nov 4, 2024

BlueCat Integrity and Google Cloud DNS are competing in the domain name system management market. Google Cloud DNS has a slight advantage due to its advanced features and scalability, while BlueCat excels in pricing and customer support.

Features: BlueCat Integrity offers strong network visibility, security with its IP address management functionality, and detailed analytics for operational efficiency. Google Cloud DNS is recognized for high availability, low-latency performance, and seamless integration with other Google Cloud services.

Room for Improvement: BlueCat Integrity could enhance its cloud-native capabilities and streamline its user interface for less technical users. It would also benefit from reducing its deployment time. Google Cloud DNS might improve by offering more personalized customer support, increasing offline capabilities, and enhancing its pricing transparency for enterprises.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: BlueCat Integrity is primarily deployed through enterprise setups, providing on-premise solutions with dedicated support. Google Cloud DNS uses a cloud-based deployment model that offers flexibility but encourages reliance on online resources. The distinction lies in BlueCat’s high-touch support compared to Google’s efficient web-based assistance.

Pricing and ROI: BlueCat Integrity incurs higher initial setup costs, offering a predictable ROI with robust IP address management capabilities. Google Cloud DNS benefits from a pay-as-you-go model, proving more cost-effective for cloud-native application development. BlueCat focuses on upfront investment for long-term control, while Google emphasizes affordable scaling.

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Categories and Ranking

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)

Google Cloud DNS

Ranking in Managed DNS

8th

Average Rating

8.4

Reviews Sentiment

7.1

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of March 2026, in the Managed DNS category, the mindshare of BlueCat Integrity is 1.8%, down from 1.9% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Google Cloud DNS is 4.3%, down from 6.2% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Managed DNS Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
BlueCat Integrity	1.8%
Google Cloud DNS	4.3%
Other	93.9%

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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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Shikar Singh

Solutions Architect / IT Program Manager at Optum

Constantly improving and adapting to customer needs

The effectiveness of Google Cloud DNS largely depends on where an organization stands in its cloud journey and its overall technology landscape. For those heavily invested in Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and already embracing cloud solutions, Google Cloud DNS can be rated quite high, ranging from seven to nine out of ten.Deployment times for Google Cloud DNS can vary depending on the complexity of the infrastructure and configuration requirements. For straightforward setups and cloud-ready cases, deployment can typically be completed within a few minutes to an hour. However, in more complex infrastructure scenarios involving extensive configuration, deployment may take longer, possibly spanning days or weeks.

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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

"BlueCat Integrity's scalability and user-friendliness are the most valuable features."

"BlueCat Integrity provides us with flexibility and visibility that we did not have before."

"Adaptive DNS's best feature is DDoS protection, which stops malware and network security attacks."

"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."

"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 most valuable feature is the IPAMs, which provide visibility into all the IP addresses on the network."

"The most valuable features of BlueCat Integrity are the user-friendly UI and the permission management."

"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."

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"The most significant features are the internal and external endpoints using Google Cloud DNS, which are very beneficial for dependent apps."

"The tool is well integrated. We don’t need the interface of another provider. The product helps me manage my domain and write in Google Cloud."

"It is a scalable solution."

"The initial setup process is easy."

"The scalability is good."

"Google Cloud DNS continues to evolve based on customer feedback and technological advancements."

"Stability-wise, I rate the solution a ten out of ten."

Cons

"I would like the GUI to be similar to AWS and Azure, where we can simply click on an item to expand it and see all the information on one page, without having to click to the next page."

"Adaptive DNS only supports AWS for network automation and cloud computing and would be improved if it also supported other options like Azure or Google Cloud."

"The DNS and DHCP servers for guests are separated from the main organization. A lot of times, it doesn't allow you to choose a default IP space. When I log in to the GUI, it doesn't default to where I want it to be. So far, I haven't been able to find out how to change or specify that so that it defaults to a particular space, such as the main org. If I'm looking for the IP space for guests, I need to toggle and go to the guest site. Most of the time, I want the IP space for the org to be my main space, but it doesn't give me the ability to do that, or I haven't been able to find that over the last two years."

"The IPAM dashboard could be enhanced to display more information and provide data analysis features."

"The solution does not export reports in a comprehensive format that allows us to see usage, administrators, VLAN, and backups."

"Some areas need improvement, especially the issue with stale entries in the BlueCat tenancy. I have heard that it is already fixed in BlueCat Integrity 10. I have not used that yet."

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

"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."

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"The cost of using Google Cloud DNS can be relatively high compared to other options, especially considering the cloud environment."

"More features around rules-based configurations would be beneficial."

"It needs to provide better integration."

"Migrating away from Google Cloud DNS can be difficult."

"The UI is tricky to understand for people who have not worked with DNS records. People with little to no experience with DNS records can find it hard to understand. For example, you need to know the hallmarks to input records since they need to be matched in a specific format."

"The solution's price could be better."

"The UX of the product is an area with certain shortcomings where improvements are required."

Pricing and Cost Advice

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

"While BlueCat falls on the expensive side, its exceptional customer service and consistent quality justify the cost."

"BlueCat Integrity is affordable."

"Overall, I would say that it is priced fairly, though perhaps a bit on the high side."

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

"They're competitive. The way they run their model is good. Could it stand some tweaking? Sure. There are some items there. One of the things I looked at in the recent past was their container solutions. You have to pay for licensing to use their containerized platform, but the licensing doesn't include the container licensing itself. I'd love to be able to have one big package per se."

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

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

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"The cost of using Google Cloud DNS can be relatively high compared to other options, especially considering the cloud environment. I would rate it 6 out of 10. Cheaper alternatives might be desirable, but the decision depends on various factors such as vendor lock-in, organizational adaptability, and alignment with other technologies in use."

"I am not sure about the pricing. However, I can give you a rough estimate which is like ten cents per month per zone."

"The product is expensive."

"It is expensive but cost-effective."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Manufacturing Company

12%

Financial Services Firm

Computer Software Company

Government

Comms Service Provider

16%

Computer Software Company

10%

Financial Services Firm

Manufacturing Company

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

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

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	2
Midsize Enterprise	1
Large Enterprise	4

Questions from the Community

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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What advice do you have for others considering BlueCat Adaptive DNS?

If I were to put the support on a scale from one to ten, I would give a score of four. We are users without any partnerships with BlueCat. Somebody needs to see how the application is running on it...

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What do you like most about Google Cloud DNS?

Google Cloud DNS continues to evolve based on customer feedback and technological advancements.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Google Cloud DNS?

Pricing and support are really good. There are no complaints about the pricing.

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What needs improvement with Google Cloud DNS?

I am not heavily involved with Cloud DNS, but from an end-user perspective, the customization part could be improved. More features around rules-based configurations would be beneficial.

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Also Known As

BlueCat Adaptive DNS, BlueCat Automation Manager, BlueCat DDI

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Overview

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

Google Cloud DNS is a scalable, reliable and managed authoritative Domain Name System (DNS) service running on the same infrastructure as Google. It has low latency, high availability and is a cost-effective way to make your applications and services available to your users. Cloud DNS translates requests for domain names like www.google.com into IP addresses like 74.125.29.101. Cloud DNS is programmable. You can easily publish and manage millions of DNS zones and records using our simple user interface, command-line interface or API.

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