# dnsx

dnsx is a Penetration Testing product. It runs on-premises. Pricing is free.

A fast and multi-purpose DNS toolkit for DNS reconnaissance and testing

Checked October 2026.

## What is dnsx?

dnsx is a fast and multi-purpose DNS toolkit allow to run multiple DNS queries of your choice with a list of user-supplied resolvers.

It allows you to:

* Run multiple DNS queries of your choice
* Use a list of user-supplied resolvers
* Perform DNS lookups and dig commands
* Get DNS records and zone transfers
* Perform DNSSEC validation

It's a powerful tool for DNS reconnaissance and testing.

Tags: DNS Security

## Where it fits in your security program (NIST CSF 2.0)

- [Identify](https://cybersectools.com/guides/building-identify-program-small-team): helps you know your assets and your risks.

## Quick facts

- Category: [Offensive Security](https://cybersectools.com/categories/offensive-security-testing) · [Penetration Testing](https://cybersectools.com/categories/pentesting-tools)
- Deployment: On-Premises
- Company size fit: Startup, SMB, Mid-Market, Enterprise
- Pricing model: Free
- GitHub stars: 2,484
- Website: github.com

## dnsx FAQ

### What is dnsx?

dnsx is a product in the Penetration Testing category. It covers DNS Security.

### What is the pricing for dnsx?

dnsx is free. Download and setup instructions are at https://github.com/projectdiscovery/dnsx/.

### What are alternatives to dnsx?

Alternatives to dnsx listed on CybersecTools:

1. [XBOW Captcha Bypass Tool](https://cybersectools.com/tools/xbow-captcha-bypass-tool) - AI-powered automated penetration testing platform for vulnerability discovery (Commercial)
2. [Burp Suite Professional](https://cybersectools.com/tools/burp-suite-professional) - A web application security testing platform that combines manual and automated testing tools for conducting comprehensive security assessments and penetration testing. (Commercial)
3. [FireCompass AI-powered Pen Testing](https://cybersectools.com/tools/firecompass-ai-powered-pen-testing) - AI-powered automated pen testing & continuous red teaming platform (Commercial)
4. [ImmuniWeb® On-Demand](https://cybersectools.com/tools/immuniwebr-on-demand) - ImmuniWeb® On-Demand is a web application penetration testing platform that combines AI-powered automation with manual security testing to provide comprehensive vulnerability assessments and compliance reporting. (Commercial)
5. [Cyver Pentest Management Platform](https://cybersectools.com/tools/cyver-pentest-management-platform) - Pentest management platform for reporting, project mgmt & client collaboration (Commercial)

Compare all dnsx alternatives at [https://cybersectools.com/alternatives/dnsx](https://cybersectools.com/alternatives/dnsx)

### What deployment and organization size does dnsx fit?

dnsx is available as on-premises. It is listed for startup, smb, mid-market and enterprise organizations. It is free.

## Compare dnsx with similar solutions

- [dnsx vs XBOW Captcha Bypass Tool](https://cybersectools.com/compare/dnsx-vs-xbow-captcha-bypass-tool)
- [dnsx vs Burp Suite Professional](https://cybersectools.com/compare/burp-suite-professional-vs-dnsx)
- [dnsx vs FireCompass AI-powered Pen Testing](https://cybersectools.com/compare/dnsx-vs-firecompass-ai-powered-pen-testing)

All alternatives to dnsx: [/alternatives/dnsx](https://cybersectools.com/alternatives/dnsx)

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