

It is also said to be easy to run for first-time users. This tool can drill down into the many facets of DNS performance required during an in-depth investigation. GRC’s DNS benchmark has plenty of features for basic as well as demanding internet users. Results will vary based on compute environment, location, type of application, and workload.

However, there is no best-for-all-uses DNS speed test. We choose from across the range of simple and complex tools. Here are some of our top picks, in no particular order. Note that these services may not be as thorough as the more detailed DNS benchmarking services. In the latter case, you just enter your domain and results pop up automatically with recommendations. Some are designed for power users, while others are for less knowledgeable users. ServerWatch evaluated many DNS benchmark tools.
