BIND
Open-source · self-hostable · replaces 1 SaaS tool on os-alt
isc-projects/bind9 · alive · ★ 740 · last commit today · 0 open issues
License: MPL-2.0
Good fit for Sysadmins who want the reference DNS implementation and are comfortable with text-file zone management.
Weak at No built-in web UI; zone-file editing is unforgiving (missing dot, fat-finger TTL); no API without bolt-ons.
In a terminal? npx -y github:SolvoHQ/os-alt-cli cloudflare-dns prints
the Cloudflare DNS comparison table including BIND.
how the CLI works →
Replaces these SaaS
- Cloudflare DNS · Authoritative DNS hosting
Install `bind9` from your distro. For each zone, write a BIND zone file at `/etc/bind/zones/example.com.zone` with SOA, NS, A, MX records — Cloudflare zone export via `cf-terraforming` or the API → BIND format. Configure `/etc/bind/named.conf.local` with each zone definition. Test with `dig @localhost example.com`. Update registrar NS records to point at your BIND servers.
README badges for the SaaS this replaces
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FAQ
Is BIND actively maintained?
Yes — last commit today. The repository is alive (commit activity within the past 90 days).
What does BIND cost to self-host?
BIND is free and open source under MPL-2.0. Typical self-host VPS cost: $5/mo VPS minimum; redundancy needs 2-3 boxes.
Which SaaS does BIND replace?
BIND is listed as an open-source self-host alternative to: Cloudflare DNS.