ProbeKit vs DNSChecker
If you are after a DNSChecker alternative, here is what ProbeKit offers for DNS lookups and what it adds around them. This page does not describe DNSChecker’s tools; see its site for those.
Where DNSChecker is strong
DNSChecker is a popular, familiar site for quick DNS lookups, and many admins have it bookmarked.
What ProbeKit offers
- Every record type: A, AAAA, CNAME, MX, NS, TXT, SOA, SRV, CAA, PTR and the DNSSEC records, with the raw answer one click away.
- Propagation: See a record from several public resolvers side by side while a change spreads.
- Alerts on DNS changes: A DNS change monitor compares your records with a baseline and alerts on any change, showing old against new. 3 monitors on 2 domains with email and webhook alerts on the free plan.
- More than DNS: Email authentication, blacklists, TLS certificates, SMTP and HTTP checks in the same search box.
- API: A REST API with an OpenAPI spec; 100 requests a day on the free plan.
Type a domain, IP, email or URL and pick a check, or a prefix like Pick a check, or type a prefix like spf: · press / to search
FAQ
- Do I need an account to look up DNS records?
- No. Every lookup runs without an account. A free account adds monitors, alerts and saved results.
- Can ProbeKit check DNS propagation?
- Yes. The propagation check queries several public resolvers and shows where the new value has arrived.
- Can ProbeKit alert me when a DNS record changes?
- Yes. A DNS change monitor keeps a baseline of the records you choose and alerts you by email, Slack, Teams, webhook or PagerDuty when they change.
- Does ProbeKit replace DNSChecker?
- For everyday lookups, propagation checks and change alerts, many admins can use ProbeKit instead. Compare the tools you use with DNSChecker’s own site; this page does not describe DNSChecker’s tools.
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