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We performed a comparison between BlueCat Integrity and Google Cloud DNS based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two Managed DNS solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.
To learn more, read our detailed BlueCat Integrity vs. Google Cloud DNS Report (Updated: March 2024).
770,765 professionals have used our research since 2012.
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Pros
"The most valuable features are scalability and cloud infrastructure.""Managing our BDI infrastructure globally is simple, and BlueCat's personalized relationship with us is valuable to our organization.""The solution includes automatic management of segments.""One of the key features enabling us to operate at our current scale is robust automation.""As a defense contractor, we must meet many compliance standards regarding logging, configuration, and administrative access. BlueCat is one of the few products that combines all the compliance components in a secure, reliable solution.""Since implementing BlueCat, we have experienced fewer problems, anomalies, and strange issues.""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.""The most valuable feature is the IPAMs, which provide visibility into all the IP addresses on the network."

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"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.""Stability-wise, I rate the solution a ten out of ten.""Google Cloud DNS continues to evolve based on customer feedback and technological advancements.""The initial setup process is easy.""The scalability is good."

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Cons
"However, it does not offer robust support for high availability failover with different subnets, especially if the servers are located in different data centers and belong to distinct IP networks.""The UI is outdated and needs a modern refresh.""The solution does not export reports in a comprehensive format.""One crucial area for development is IPv6 support.""While the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 technical support is slow and has room for improvement.""The integration has room for improvement.""When you replace an appliance, there are many configuration steps, so adding zero-touch provisioning would be helpful. It can be quite tedious and time-consuming to replace a device if it fails or deploy a new one."

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"The solution's price could be better.""The UX of the product is an area with certain shortcomings where improvements are required.""The cost of using Google Cloud DNS can be relatively high compared to other options, especially considering the cloud environment.""It needs to provide better integration.""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.""Migrating away from Google Cloud DNS can be difficult."

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Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "Adaptive DNS's price depends on your network ranges, the services you want, and the level of support you require."
  • "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."
  • "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."
  • "Compared to other solutions, BlueCat Integrity offers a competitive price."
  • "BlueCat Integrity meets our expectations and aligns with our budget forecast."
  • "Overall, I would say that it is priced fairly, though perhaps a bit on the high side."
  • "We paid around $5,000 per year for SolarWinds, and now we pay around $20,000 per year for BlueCat, but we have less downtime and fewer issues with DNS and DHCP."
  • "While BlueCat falls on the expensive side, its exceptional customer service and consistent quality justify the cost."
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  • "I am not sure about the pricing. However, I can give you a rough estimate which is like ten cents per month per zone."
  • "It is expensive but cost-effective."
  • "The product is expensive."
  • "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."
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    Questions from the Community
    Top Answer: This inherent stability, derived from its Linux-based architecture, provides a well-established and reliable platform.
    Top Answer:It primarily supports DNS high availability failover when the servers share the same subnet. However, it does not offer robust support for high availability failover with different subnets, especially… more »
    Top Answer:Google Cloud DNS continues to evolve based on customer feedback and technological advancements.
    Top Answer: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… more »
    Top Answer:Google Cloud's backend network infrastructure is constantly improving and adapting to customer needs. They lead innovation within the cloud-native space, with products like Kubernetes and other… more »
    Ranking
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    out of 24 in Managed DNS
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    8.9
    6th
    out of 24 in Managed DNS
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    Average Words per Review
    416
    Rating
    8.5
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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.

    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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    REVIEWERS
    Construction Company22%
    Financial Services Firm11%
    Healthcare Company11%
    Manufacturing Company11%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company17%
    Financial Services Firm14%
    Manufacturing Company8%
    Government8%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company14%
    Comms Service Provider10%
    Media Company8%
    Government7%
    Company Size
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business11%
    Midsize Enterprise6%
    Large Enterprise83%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business27%
    Midsize Enterprise11%
    Large Enterprise62%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business33%
    Midsize Enterprise18%
    Large Enterprise49%
    Buyer's Guide
    BlueCat Integrity vs. Google Cloud DNS
    March 2024
    Find out what your peers are saying about BlueCat Integrity vs. Google Cloud DNS and other solutions. Updated: March 2024.
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    BlueCat Integrity is ranked 5th in Managed DNS with 15 reviews while Google Cloud DNS is ranked 6th in Managed DNS with 6 reviews. BlueCat Integrity is rated 8.8, while Google Cloud DNS is rated 8.6. The top reviewer of BlueCat Integrity writes "Helps reduce downtime, is easy to use, and frees up staff time". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Google Cloud DNS writes "Constantly improving and adapting to customer needs". BlueCat Integrity is most compared with Infoblox DDI, Infoblox IPAM, SolarWinds IPAM, Cloudflare DNS and Azure DNS, whereas Google Cloud DNS is most compared with Quad9, Cloudflare DNS, Amazon Route 53, Azure DNS and Cisco Umbrella. See our BlueCat Integrity vs. Google Cloud DNS report.

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