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IBM NS1 Connect vs Infoblox BloxOne DDI comparison

IBM and Infoblox are both solutions in the Managed DNS category. IBM is ranked #6 with an average rating of 8.6, while Infoblox is ranked #5 with an average rating of 9.4. IBM holds a 2.7% mindshare in MDP, compared to Infoblox’s 1.0% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of IBM users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 80% of Infoblox users who would recommend it.

IBM NS1 Connect

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100% willing to recommend

Infoblox BloxOne DDI

Read 5 Infoblox BloxOne DDI reviews

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878 Comparison Views

80% willing to recommend

IBM NS1 Connect

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Executive Summary

We performed a comparison between IBM NS1 Connect and Infoblox BloxOne DDI 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 IBM NS1 Connect vs. Infoblox BloxOne DDI Report (Updated: August 2026).

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Categories and Ranking

IBM NS1 Connect

Ranking in Managed DNS

6th

Average Rating

9.2

Reviews Sentiment

7.4

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Domain Name System (DNS) Security (8th)

Infoblox BloxOne DDI

Ranking in Managed DNS

5th

Average Rating

9.4

Reviews Sentiment

6.3

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

IP Address Management (IPAM) Tools (5th), DDI (3rd)

Mindshare comparison

As of August 2026, in the Managed DNS category, the mindshare of IBM NS1 Connect is 2.7%, up from 1.2% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Infoblox BloxOne DDI is 1.0%, up from 0.2% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Managed DNS Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
Infoblox BloxOne DDI	1.0%
IBM NS1 Connect	2.7%
Other	96.3%

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DavidJackson1

Software Engineer at Abbott

Smart routing has improved uptime and performance and enables real-time automated traffic control

The best features IBM NS1 Connect offers, in my opinion, are real-time monitoring, intelligent traffic routing capabilities, and being API driven. The intelligent traffic routing and API-driven features of IBM NS1 Connect have helped my team by allowing routing based on user location, endpoint switching based on latency, and DNS response time. Additionally, IBM NS1 Connect has API integration. IBM NS1 Connect positively impacts my organization by making our website load faster and enhancing the user interface to be more intuitive and user-friendly. It's very economical and cost-effective. I also love it because it saves time through automation, saving around 30% to 35% of our time and also saving man-source. Our application uptime has improved by 40% to 45%. Although there have been a few outages, the service uptime has significantly improved our trust with clients. It is very cost-effective and affordable, hence providing a great return on investment.

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Mike Yalden

Enterprise Security Architect at a tech services company with 51-200 employees

Have built secure, automated DNS pipelines and simplified cloud DNS management through integration

I would like to see a bunch of templated or policy-driven provisioning for DNSSEC in the next release of Infoblox BloxOne DDI. Additionally, I would like to see DNS hosting so you do not have to deploy the NIOS appliances yourself or manage another cloud DNS service. This would allow you to pare back your DNS registration and hosting to just registrar services. That way, you would have a fully integrated, vertically integrated API stack for being able to affect all of your automated changes against your actual public authorities as well rather than just your internal resolvers and authorities. I think that would be something quite cool for them to have.

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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

"NS1 solution has many more features and it works faster than any of the other solutions."

"IBM NS1 Connect positively impacts my organization by making our website load faster and enhancing the user interface to be more intuitive and user-friendly, and I also love it because it saves time through automation, saving around 30% to 35% of our time and also saving man-source, while our application uptime has improved by 40% to 45%, making it very cost-effective and affordable and hence providing a great return on investment."

"IBM NS1 Connect has positively impacted my organization by providing controlled downtime, reduced downtime, and time saving through automation, as approximately forty to fifty percent of our time is saved through automation and enhanced visibility."

"From a maintenance standpoint, mainly in terms of maintenance provisioning and deprovisioning, since we do not really see the internals of the SaaS solution, the reduction would be drastic, and it would be a tenth of the time."

"Going with NS1 has also improved the user experience for our users."

"The fact that it's an API-first platform for DNS and application traffic management is one of the reasons we looked into NS1. We use it for a lot of automation and metrics gathering and it's been great."

"NS1 gives us a nice flat line, because it's always performant and fast and that's what we want to see."

"The solution's stability is absolutely perfect."

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"It actually prevents a lot of false alarms because if a link is blocked by antivirus, it creates an alert for the IT risk team to investigate. By not resolving the IP for a malicious link, it stops many issues before they escalate. This has improved our security posture significantly."

"The overall product rating is ten out of ten."

"When we compare, if we spend 200,000 to 250,000 every year or every second year on security compliance, that is money we could transfer into the licensing for a SaaS service such as Infoblox BloxOne DDI, then we get all of the continuous patching, threat analysis, and that type of capability coming through without having to maintain such skilled staff."

"In my experience, I am satisfied with the functionality; there is no lack of functions, and it is a very powerful solution because they work with this technology, so they are probably number one."

"The most valuable features of Infoblox BloxOne DDI are its ability to manage all DDI services effectively and monitor them in real-time."

"A valuable feature is blocking domain generation, which automatically generates domains to protect the internal network."

Cons

"I am not overall satisfied with the license and cost for IBM NS1 Connect because my pre-sales team interacts on that part regarding pricing."

"To improve IBM NS1 Connect, I suggest additional monitoring services should be added in the dashboard and DNS timeout issues should be resolved."

"There could maybe be additional ways to manage traffic. There are no major improvements we're looking for. It's a very complete solution."

"The reporting metrics are great from an API standpoint, but it would be a little bit nicer if there was some type of dashboard around that. There should also be some type of reporting that's more executive-level focused."

"I would like to see the UI updated to allow me to do finer searches."

"The Filter Chain setup is a bit hard to grasp at first."

"Pricing can be more transparent, especially when dealing with tight budgets."

"We use our client in our infrastructure to communicate with NS1. This client is a bit complex in the way that it is set up. NS1 has their own client solution that you can deploy into your platform to do this, but even that is a bit complex. So, I would like a very simple, thin, light API agent that we can deploy into our platform to communicate with NS1. That would be welcome."

More IBM NS1 Connect cons

"Infoblox is fairly expensive for my customers. I am unsure if this is a general comment or specific to my situation."

"Infoblox BloxOne DDI would not be for smaller companies. I think if you are under 1,200 staff, you probably want to look for a professional service or something that is integrated into the platforms you have already got."

"Infoblox BloxOne DDI is good to use, but there could be improvements in its visualization and dashboarding UI."

"There are probably some strict agreements, and the answers are probably not so rapid. The responsiveness could at least be improved, but I have not had many cases, just a few."

"At this stage, we are struggling to use some of the DNS features of the platform, which are more about protecting your domain from hijacking and similar threats."

"There is a need for a comprehensive database on DNS."

Pricing and Cost Advice

"We pay about $30,000 a month. We used to pay about $20,000 with Dyn every month, for lower volume than we're doing right now, but it had none of the features that we have available with NS1, so it was worth it for us. It seems competitive for us, given that we're doing 4.5 billion requests."

"Everything can always be cheaper, but as it is today the pricing is fair."

"NS1's pricing is much more aggressive than its competitors in the market and you get more value out of what you pay for it."

"The cost of this product is one of the reasons that we chose it."

"From a cost standpoint, it's certainly not the most expensive out there, and it's also not the cheapest, but it does well to balance the cost and the functionality/reliability."

"I would rate the pricing a ten out of ten, with ten being very expensive."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Comms Service Provider

13%

Financial Services Firm

10%

Computer Software Company

10%

University

Financial Services Firm

19%

Manufacturing Company

17%

Outsourcing Company

10%

Construction Company

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	1
Midsize Enterprise	4
Large Enterprise	13

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Questions from the Community

What needs improvement with NS1 Managed DNS?

The aspect that needs improvement about IBM NS1 Connect is that the integration with AI is not seamless at this moment. That particular portion needs to be re-evaluated. We were able to increase th...

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What is your primary use case for NS1 Managed DNS?

I have worked on both deployment models of IBM NS1 Connect in the company's environment and in the clouds. I utilize IBM NS1 Connect's Intelligent Traffic Steering feature.

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What advice do you have for others considering NS1 Managed DNS?

I purchased IBM NS1 Connect through AWS Marketplace. We do use analytical tools built into the product. I rate this product 9 out of 10.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Infoblox BloxOne DDI?

Infoblox is fairly expensive for my customers. I am unsure if this is a general comment or specific to my situation. Customers wonder if discounts or promotions are available.

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What needs improvement with Infoblox BloxOne DDI?

There are probably some strict agreements, and the answers are probably not so rapid. It is just a matter of setting the right expectations. The responsiveness could at least be improved, but I hav...

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What is your primary use case for Infoblox BloxOne DDI?

I am working in the enterprise part where we manage DNS, and we use other solutions that are oriented to provide DHCP and DNS at the enterprise level. I am referring to Infoblox. Currently, I am mo...

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Also Known As

NS1 Managed DNS, NS1

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Overview

IBM NS1 Connect delivers comprehensive DNS management with features like DNSSEC, low latency, and intelligent traffic routing. It integrates seamlessly with automation tools, making it ideal for improving infrastructure management.

IBM NS1 Connect offers a robust DNS management platform combining security, speed, and reliability. Its API-driven functionality allows for seamless integration with Terraform and other tools, enhancing geolocation-aware capabilities and real-time performance monitoring. Smart Domains ensure optimal routing, while Pulsar boosts user experience. Real-time telemetry and intelligent traffic routing minimize load times, contributing to efficient service delivery and application uptime. Recommendations for improvement include enhancing DNS timeout resolutions and providing educational resources for networking novices.

What are IBM NS1 Connect's key features?

DNSSEC: Enhances security by protecting DNS information.
Low Latency: Ensures faster DNS query responses.
API-driven Functionality: Facilitates easy integration with tools like Terraform.
Real-time Telemetry: Provides up-to-date performance insights.
Intelligent Traffic Routing: Directs traffic for optimized user experience.
Pulsar: Enhances performance with smart routing algorithms.
Filter Chains: Offers customizable rules for traffic handling.
Secondary DNS: Ensures redundancy and disaster recovery.

What benefits should users look for?

Cost-effectiveness: Reduces infrastructure costs by leveraging cloud hosting.
Improved Application Uptime: Minimizes downtime with reliable DNS management.
Faster Provisioning: Speeds up infrastructure setup and updates.
Reliable Metrics: Provides accurate performance data for informed decision-making.
Enhanced User Interface: Offers a straightforward navigation experience.

In healthcare, IBM NS1 Connect enhances CDN routing and facilitates efficient DNS management. Financial institutions leverage its geo-load balancing capabilities for secure transaction processing. E-commerce brands use its low latency and automation features to improve website responsiveness and reduce error rates. Telecom companies benefit from its API integration, allowing for seamless upgrades and network optimizations.

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Infoblox BloxOne DDI is an advanced service that integrates DNS, DHCP, and IP address management capabilities, designed to streamline network operations and scalability.

Infoblox BloxOne DDI is tailored for cloud-first architectures, offering flexible deployment options across private, public, and hybrid cloud environments. It addresses the complexities of modern networks, enabling dynamic scaling and automating core network services. The system supports best-in-class security features and provides centralized control through a single platform, ensuring high performance across distributed networks. Its adaptability is crucial for organizations seeking to enhance network management efficiency.

What are the key features of Infoblox BloxOne DDI?

Integrated DNS, DHCP, IPAM: Offers seamless integration to manage and automate network services.
Cloud-Native Architecture: Enables efficient deployment across cloud environments.
Scalability: Supports dynamic scaling to accommodate growing network demands.
Centralized Management: Provides a unified platform for streamlined operations.
Security Features: Protects against DNS-based threats with robust security protocols.

What benefits and ROI should users consider?

Improved Efficiency: Reduces manual tasks with automation features.
Cost Savings: Optimizes resource allocation through scalable network management.
Enhanced Security: Reduces risk with integrated protection against cyber threats.
Adaptability: Supports industry-specific configurations and compliance needs.

Implemented across sectors such as healthcare, education, and finance, Infoblox BloxOne DDI provides industry-specific customization and compliance, addressing unique challenges like regulatory requirements in healthcare, vast IP space in education, and secure transactions in finance.

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Sample Customers

Avast Software, Bloomberg L.P., BBC, Carfax, CNBC LLC, Deloitte Consulting LLP, Disney Streaming, Dropbox, EBAY Inc, Gannett Media Corp, Salesforce, Wayfair, Workday

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