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DNSRecon vs dnsx: catalog facts
DNSRecon	dnsx
Free Free and open source.	Free The open-source software is available without a license fee. Hosting, hardware and…
Windows, macOS, Linux, Command line	Windows, macOS, Linux, Command line
Covers record lookups, zone transfer tests and subdomain brute-forcing Can run in Docker	Supports multiple record types and custom resolvers.
Intended for authorized testing only Command-line only with no graphical interface	Results depend on the resolvers and DNS data you query.
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License not stated	License: MIT
No account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Needs internet	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 24, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026

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