Alternatives to DNSSEC Debugger

A Verisign Labs web tool for diagnosing problems with DNSSEC-signed domain names and zones. The listings below can replace it for an important use case. Each note says what changes if you switch.

  • DNSSEC Debugger

    A Verisign Labs web tool for diagnosing problems with DNSSEC-signed domain names and zones.

    FreeProprietaryWeb

Replacements

Listings that take over the same core job as DNSSEC Debugger.

  • DNSViz

    An open-source tool suite that visualizes DNS zones and the DNSSEC authentication chain.

    FreeOpen sourcemacOSLinuxWebCommand line

    DNSViz is open-source GPL-2.0 and graphs the DNSSEC chain of trust visually, with a command-line suite to test zones before deployment on Linux and macOS.

  • Zonemaster

    An open-source DNS validation tool that checks a domain's delegation and zone for configuration errors.

    FreeOpen sourceWebSelf-hosted

    Zonemaster is open source and checks the whole delegation path including DNSSEC, can be self-hosted, and covers general zone errors beyond DNSSEC.

Similar software

Related functionality, not a direct replacement.

  • DNSChecker

    A web tool that checks DNS propagation by querying public resolvers in many countries.

    FreeProprietaryWeb

  • intoDNS

    A free web tool that checks a domain's DNS and mail server health and configuration.

    FreeProprietaryWeb

  • Internet.nl

    A web test that checks websites, mail domains and connections for modern Internet standards support.

    FreeProprietaryWebSelf-hosted

  • DNSsy

    A free website that tests a domain's DNS health and offers live DNS, reverse, WHOIS and ping lookups.

    FreeProprietaryWeb

  • Google Admin Toolbox Dig

    Google's free web-based DNS lookup tool that queries a domain's records and shows the results.

    FreeProprietaryWeb