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About DNS Assistant
What is DNS Assistant?
DNS Assistant is a DNS posture management and monitoring platform that continuously tracks changes across your DNS and WHOIS records. It detects drift in real time — for more than 15 record types including A, AAAA, MX, TXT, NS, CNAME, SOA, CAA, SRV, PTR, and DNSSEC — and alerts your team before minor changes become major outages.
Problem it solves
DNS and WHOIS changes often go unnoticed until they cause downtime, email routing issues, or security incidents. DNS Assistant eliminates blind spots by providing continuous drift detection, DNSSEC validation, and WHOIS intelligence. It gives security and infrastructure teams the visibility they need to act fast.
Who it is for
This tool is built for security teams, SREs, and infrastructure professionals who manage multiple domains and need immediate awareness of any changes. It’s also ideal for agencies handling many client domains. If you only manage one or two static domains and don’t require advanced monitoring, a simpler solution may suffice.
Real use cases
- A CISO catches a hijacked MX record within 90 seconds, avoiding a potential email compromise. - An MSP monitors 2,000+ client domains with per-team visibility, replacing three separate tools. - A lead SRE discovers expired DNSSEC signatures silently failing validation, preventing service disruptions.
Key features
- Real-Time DNS Monitoring — Track 15+ record types (A, AAAA, MX, TXT, NS, CNAME, SOA, CAA, SRV, PTR, DNSSEC) and detect changes within minutes.
- Continuous Drift Detection — Automatically detect any deviation from your expected DNS configuration.
- DNSSEC Validation — Verify the full chain of trust; get alerted when signatures expire or DS records go missing.
- WHOIS Intelligence — Monitor registration changes, expiration dates, and ownership transfers across your domain portfolio.
- Multi-Channel Alerts — Receive alerts via email, Slack, Microsoft Teams, SMS, or webhooks with severity-based escalation tiers.
- Multi-Tenant Architecture — Organize domains into teams with granular role-based access and full audit trails.
- Enterprise Security — MFA enforcement, account lockout, CAPTCHA, API key management, and encrypted credential storage.
SaaSpartout Score
7.8
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DNS Assistant Pricing
DNS Assistant pricing: Free plan available. Billing model: Free.
For comparison: the median starting price in Cybersecurity is $9.99/month, measured across 116 tools we track. See the full SaaS Pricing Index →
Free plan
Get started with a free plan that gives you access to core DNS monitoring features.
DNS Assistant offers a free trial and a free plan for basic monitoring. No credit card required to sign up.
Frequently asked questions
What is DNS Assistant used for?
DNS Assistant is used for DNS posture management, monitoring DNS and WHOIS records in real time, and detecting drift or changes that could lead to outages or security issues.
Is DNS Assistant free?
Yes, DNS Assistant offers a free plan for basic monitoring. You can sign up and start monitoring without a credit card.
How much does DNS Assistant cost?
DNS Assistant has a free plan, with paid plans available for advanced features. Specific pricing details are available on the pricing page after signing up.
Who is DNS Assistant best for?
It's best for security teams, SREs, and infrastructure professionals managing multiple domains. It's also ideal for agencies handling client domains with multi-tenant needs.
What are the top alternatives to DNS Assistant?
Alternatives in DNS monitoring include tools like DNS Spy, Detectify, or traditional security information and event management (SIEM) solutions that offer DNS monitoring, but DNS Assistant provides specialized DNS and WHOIS drift detection.
What is the main limitation of DNS Assistant?
The main limitation is that it focuses on DNS and WHOIS monitoring only; it doesn't provide broader infrastructure monitoring or threat hunting beyond DNS-related events.
