DNS Benchmark

DNS Benchmark, or domain Name Speed Benchmark is a comprehensive cross-platform utility that very quickly tests the performance of any local or remote DNS server. It utilizes sophisticated analysis and measurement systems, and manages up to 200 servers simultaneously. 

As we know, domain names are available alphabetically, but to run them on the internet, they require numerical IP addresses. So, it is necessary to determine the association of domain name with Internet IP address. The app ensures to exact performance of your server, and also a quick comparison with alternative publically available servers.

What is DNS Benchmark?

DNS Benchmark is a free to use tool to offer a unique and accurate process of determining the exact performance of DNS servers offered by your ISP. It is available for Windows, Linux, and Wine operating systems, and offers full-fledged functionality, even to satisfy the most demanding Internet guru.

The app helps the users to easily to understand the DNS server’s workflow, as slow, overloaded, or unreliable DNS servers can slow down virtually all of your use of the Internet. The app offers huge DNS services individually to manage your Internet connection more reliably. 

DNS Benchmark Features

Clear Interface

The app offers a simple and clear interface with straightforward configuration makes everything easily accessible. It not only measures the performance of ISP-assigned DNS servers, but also enables to switch to a faster public DNS for getting a better and fast internet speed. It is available as a portable, so you can run it on your device, clicking the small executable file instead on going to standard installation process. You will find an Introduction tab and guiding points for first-time users. 

Check Pre-listed DNS Services

It helps to access to a fastest internet connection, running a check on multiple pre-listed DNS services and easily detect the fastest one. It also offers a quick comparison for your own connection, enabling to figure out your status. You can also create custom list of DNS services based on geographical location, and easily select the best server according to your preferences.

Tabular Data Section

It is one of core feature, as the app supports a graphical representation to display the benchmark results. However, if you want more details, the Tabular Data section is the best option. It enables to view query times and compare the performance results of different servers in parallel. It also alerts users in case of any redirection behavior to avoid any type of error.

Conclusion Page

On the Conclusion page, even casual computer users are capable of reading the test results, as on the page, the results are heuristically and statistically analyzed and are presented in a simplified as well as understandable English-language summary. It makes possible for users to easily overview the entire analysis with recommendations, and easily increase the performance of Internet connection. It also helps users to change the usage order of resolvers of their own system.

Multi-server Test

It is another significant feature, offering Nameservers tab for initiating comprehensive test for up to 200 DNS severer. It offers location-based classified suitability. However, to get better and more accurate results, it is better to minimize other activities while testing. It requires a little bit learning curve, and compatible only with Windows operating systems.

DNS Addresses List

The app is also useful for creating list of DNS addresses for computers to resolve domain names, and you can view the list to detect unresponsive addresses. It is customizable, as users can delete unresponsive addresses and manually add new, if you want a benchmark test for them. It is possible to increase browsing speed, adding a server out of your ISP, but usable for public. In the way, you can test the exact performance of your own server by comparing it with public server.

Lightweight and Fast

The compact-size utility works like a breeze without impacting your system resources or performance of your CPU and RAM. It takes minimum time to complete a test and capable of comparing over four thousand servers and selecting the top fifty, after creating a customized list. It is the best option for diagnosing as well as optimizing the Internet connection.

Pros

• Provide comprehensive tests for speed, reliability, and responsiveness
• Simple and clear interface with straightforward configuration
• Fully customizable to manage tests 
• Lightweight and fast utility
• Create custom DNS server list to compare performance
• Helps to optimize performance with huge server test capability

Cons

• Supports only Windows operating system
• Lack of real-time monitoring 
• Automated updates are not available
• Requires steep learning curve
• Outdated interface