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

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