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Infoblox Advanced DNS Protection vs Infoblox BloxOne Threat Defense comparison

 

Comparison Buyer's Guide

Executive SummaryUpdated on Aug 12, 2024

Review summaries and opinions

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

ROI

Sentiment score
7.6
Infoblox Advanced DNS Protection enhances efficiency and cost savings, despite ROI challenges, with consistent renewals indicating positive returns.
Sentiment score
5.1
Infoblox BloxOne Threat Defense boosts ROI by automating security, reducing workloads, and preventing data loss without formal ROI measurement.
The ROI with Infoblox is very efficient for opportunities like replacing other vendors and providing advantageous points.
Security & Infra Technology Specialist at BARQ Systems
The implementation of Infoblox DNS allows customers to reduce operational costs by managing multiple functionalities in one window, thereby reducing the need for multiple resources.
Director at Infosonik Systems Ltd
Infoblox BloxOne Threat Defense is one of the best industry standards and one of the easiest tools to operate in the DDI and DNS security field.
DDI Architect at Microland limited
 

Customer Service

Sentiment score
8.8
Infoblox Advanced DNS Protection customer service is mostly praised for efficiency and support, though some report inconsistent immediate assistance.
Sentiment score
7.5
Infoblox BloxOne Threat Defense's customer service is prompt and expert but needs improvement in resolving technical issues consistently.
Infoblox technical support is excellent, with good experiences and strong historical support.
Security & Infra Technology Specialist at BARQ Systems
Customer support is efficient, with Infoblox providing 24/7 fast support.
Director at Infosonik Systems Ltd
They responded quickly and effectively when we experienced some over-blockings recently.
Systems Analyst at a logistics company with 10,001+ employees
Customer support is good, but sometimes there is a lack of clarity that the technical assistant team struggles to deliver.
DDI Architect at Microland limited
I rate my experience with their technical support above ten.
Security Engineer at Secure Networks Ltd
 

Scalability Issues

Sentiment score
7.3
Infoblox Advanced DNS Protection is highly scalable, adaptable for diverse needs, and supports hardware and virtual expansion options efficiently.
Sentiment score
5.3
Infoblox BloxOne Threat Defense offers scalable cloud architecture, supporting global deployment and praised for flexibility in managing large-scale DNS queries.
Scalability is well-supported in Infoblox DNS due to the availability of both hardware and virtual options.
Director at Infosonik Systems Ltd
Infoblox is very scalable.
Security & Infra Technology Specialist at BARQ Systems
Since it is a SaaS solution, Infoblox BloxOne Threat Defense is highly scalable, allowing us to configure users to use DNS firewall policies and protect their DNS queries regardless of their location.
DDI Architect at Microland limited
 

Stability Issues

Sentiment score
8.8
Infoblox Advanced DNS Protection is generally stable and reliable, though integration and high traffic can cause occasional performance issues.
Sentiment score
6.3
Infoblox BloxOne Threat Defense is stable, reliable, with minimal disruptions, timely notifications, and requires a small maintenance team.
Even when there are performance issues, such as hardware problems, Infoblox provides strong support to resolve the issue promptly, without delays.
Security & Infra Technology Specialist at BARQ Systems
Infoblox DNS is quite stable.
Director at Infosonik Systems Ltd
The stability of Infoblox BloxOne Threat Defense is near perfect at a rating of ten.
Systems Analyst at a logistics company with 10,001+ employees
 

Room For Improvement

Infoblox Advanced DNS Protection needs better integration and usability, with concerns over pricing, licensing, and configuration challenges.
Enhancements needed in dashboard, UI, integration, speed, and documentation; pricing high, with clearer menus and better onboarding desired.
Infoblox needs to adapt its protection to better cover enterprises, particularly in the context of pricing when compared to competitors like Cloudflare.
Security & Infra Technology Specialist at BARQ Systems
The configuration process can be complex, which may be an area for potential improvement in terms of user-friendliness.
Director at Infosonik Systems Ltd
Infoblox Advanced DNS Protection can be improved by having more customer support.
Senior Technical Consultant at a tech vendor with 11-50 employees
If Infoblox invests in network observability, especially from the perspective of DNS and IP address observability, it could be a significant improvement.
Senior Cybersecurity Presales at a university with 11-50 employees
Having too many restrictions in a platform is not a good thing for the developers.
Analyst at a educational organization with 10,001+ employees
The knowledge of the support staff needs to be refreshed regularly, and they should be able to respond quickly when a case is locked with them.
DDI Architect at Microland limited
 

Setup Cost

Infoblox Advanced DNS Protection is considered costly by enterprise users, especially with competition from more affordable vendors like Cloudflare.
Infoblox BloxOne Threat Defense offers varied subscription plans; costs differ by features, user count, and include additional fees.
Licensing costs can vary depending on the number of users, sometimes costing around a hundred to one hundred fifty dollars per user.
Director at Infosonik Systems Ltd
The main challenge with pricing is competing with vendors like Cloudflare, which often have an advantage in costs.
Security & Infra Technology Specialist at BARQ Systems
The overall pricing is quite high, which poses a challenge when selling this product to the customer.
Technical Lead at a tech services company with 1-10 employees
Infoblox BloxOne Threat Defense is quite expensive, especially due to the significant increase in the subscription fee after the first year.
Systems Analyst at a logistics company with 10,001+ employees
Infoblox BloxOne Threat Defense can be expensive for the commercial sector, particularly in Egypt.
Senior Cybersecurity Presales at a university with 11-50 employees
I find the pricing of Infoblox BloxOne Threat Defense reasonable.
Security Engineer at Secure Networks Ltd
 

Valuable Features

Infoblox Advanced DNS Protection provides DHCP, IPAM, high performance, integration, and security with an easy interface, replacing Microsoft servers.
Infoblox BloxOne Threat Defense boosts security with DNS protection, threat intelligence, analytics, and integration, enhancing malware detection and monitoring.
Infoblox Advanced DNS Protection has positively impacted my organization with its security features, such as ADP policies, which prevent inter-hacking of the URLs or the domains.
Senior Technical Consultant at a tech vendor with 11-50 employees
They provide centralized management for DNS, DHCP, and IP address management for the DDI, along with complete visibility of the DNS flow in case of incidents, and automated responses.
Senior Cybersecurity Presales at a university with 11-50 employees
Infoblox is a DDI solution that offers more than just DNS security, providing unique protection for IT management and DSCP.
Technical Lead at a tech services company with 1-10 employees
The threat intelligence feature, specifically predictive threat intelligence, is one of the core selling features of Infoblox BloxOne Threat Defense.
Security Engineer at Secure Networks Ltd
The threat analytics tools in the Infoblox BloxOne Threat Defense improve security response through integration with another platform, allowing you to gain insights on your own data happening within your own Infoblox BloxOne.
Analyst at a educational organization with 10,001+ employees
A unique feature in Infoblox BloxOne Threat Defense is the ability to identify look-alike domains, where we can input our own domains and public domains that may confuse users.
DDI Architect at Microland limited
 

Categories and Ranking

Infoblox Advanced DNS Prote...
Ranking in Domain Name System (DNS) Security
4th
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
7.1
Number of Reviews
19
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Infoblox BloxOne Threat Def...
Ranking in Domain Name System (DNS) Security
7th
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
6.4
Number of Reviews
20
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of May 2026, in the Domain Name System (DNS) Security category, the mindshare of Infoblox Advanced DNS Protection is 8.4%, down from 17.4% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Infoblox BloxOne Threat Defense is 4.7%, up from 4.7% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Domain Name System (DNS) Security Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Infoblox Advanced DNS Protection8.4%
Infoblox BloxOne Threat Defense4.7%
Other86.9%
Domain Name System (DNS) Security
 

Featured Reviews

Amr Shawky - PeerSpot reviewer
Security & Infra Technology Specialist at BARQ Systems
Replaces internal DNS servers effectively with strong support for network security
For users not already working with Infoblox, it is advisable to present it as a centralized integrated solution to handle DNS IPAM. Not all customers understand DNS security threats, so emphasizing its importance is crucial. On a scale of one to ten, I rate Infoblox Advanced DNS Protection as ten for the overall solution.
SM
DDI Architect at Microland limited
Advanced DNS defense has blocked malicious domains and has improved threat investigation
Infoblox BloxOne Threat Defense offers a wide range of security feeds including malware, ransomware, domain generation algorithms, and many more types of feeds, along with security over category blocking of domains. A unique feature in Infoblox BloxOne Threat Defense is the ability to identify look-alike domains, where we can input our own domains and public domains that may confuse users. Security feeds such as malware, ransomware, and domain generation algorithms have helped our organization when an end user received a spam email containing a non-secure URL or a malicious domain, which was successfully blocked by Infoblox BloxOne Threat Defense, protecting our assets.
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
14%
Computer Software Company
9%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Healthcare Company
6%
Financial Services Firm
18%
Healthcare Company
9%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Computer Software Company
6%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business9
Midsize Enterprise3
Large Enterprise7
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business4
Midsize Enterprise3
Large Enterprise13
 

Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Infoblox Advanced DNS Protection?
The main issue with Infoblox Advanced DNS Protection is its higher price compared to other solutions.
What needs improvement with Infoblox Advanced DNS Protection?
Infoblox Advanced DNS Protection can be improved by having more customer support. I think it can have a more lab facility for the users of the customers to help improve the experience.
What is your primary use case for Infoblox Advanced DNS Protection?
The main use case for Infoblox Advanced DNS Protection would be DNS spoofing. I use Infoblox Advanced DNS Protection by enabling ADP policies, which can be updated from day-to-day incidents to prev...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Infoblox BloxOne Threat Defense?
I find the pricing of Infoblox BloxOne Threat Defense reasonable. They have recently changed the pricing model and shifted to a token-based system. I believe that this is a more modern method being...
What needs improvement with Infoblox BloxOne Threat Defense?
I believe that blacklisting in Infoblox BloxOne Threat Defense cannot be simplified. From the perspective of what I can modify, there is nothing and no improvement needs to be required. You need to...
What is your primary use case for Infoblox BloxOne Threat Defense?
I have not integrated Infoblox BloxOne Threat Defense with other security tools, but recently, I believe I have integrated it with a SIEM solution.
 

Also Known As

Infoblox Secure DNS
BloxOne Threat Defense, Infoblox ActiveTrust, Infoblox ActiveTrust Cloud
 

Overview

 

Sample Customers

Colruyt Group, Council Rock School District, Danone, GlaxoSmithKline, The Hershey Company 
Council Rock School District, EagleView, Schneider Electric, Baptist Memorial Health Care, American University
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