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Digger vs Google Admin Toolbox Dig: catalog facts
DiggerGoogle Admin Toolbox Dig
Free

Free and open source under the GPL-3.0-or-later licence.

Free

Free to use.

Linux Web
  • Graphical front end for DNS lookups
  • Multiple record types and DNS tools
  • No install or terminal needed
  • Raw view shows the full DNS response
  • Linux and GNOME focused
  • Requires a network connection
  • Fewer options than the command-line dig
  • Queries run from Google's side, not your own resolver
Downloadable app Web application
Open source Closed source
License: GPL-3.0-or-later License not stated
No account needed No account needed
Needs internet Needs internet

Checked October 1, 2026

Checked September 23, 2026

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