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DNSControl vs octoDNS
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| Fact | DNSControl | octoDNS |
|---|---|---|
| Language | Go | Python |
| Licence | MIT | MIT |
| Stars | 4k | 3.8k |
| Latest | v5.3.0 | v1.22.0 |
| Last push | 2026-10-06 | 2026-10-05 |
| Release cadence | about 7 days between releases | too few releases |
| Active contributors | 48 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 5 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
octoDNS replaces DNSControl. Alternatives to DNSControl →
Full replacementDNS records as YAML synced to many providers, written in Python.
DNSControl
unsigned The latest release, v5.3.0, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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octoDNS
✓ signed The latest release, v1.22.0, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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