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Google Admin Toolbox Dig vs ViewDNS.info: catalog facts
Google Admin Toolbox Dig	ViewDNS.info
Free Free to use.	Freemium The web tools are free; API access and research data are sold on paid plans.
Web	Web
No install or terminal needed Raw view shows the full DNS response	Many DNS, WHOIS and IP tools in one place Historical data such as IP history and reverse WHOIS
Fewer options than the command-line dig Queries run from Google's side, not your own resolver	Some features such as dark mode need an account API and data products are paid
Web application	Web application, Hosted service
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
No account needed	No account needed
Needs internet	Needs internet
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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