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At a Glance
IBM NS1 Connect
IBM NS1 Connect
Star Rating
(47)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (47.8% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Free Trial is available
Learn more about IBM NS1 Connect
UltraDNS
UltraDNS
Star Rating
(19)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (38.9% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about UltraDNS
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that UltraDNS excels in its "Native DNS over HTTPS (DoH)" feature, achieving a high score of 9.8, which enhances privacy and security for DNS queries. In contrast, IBM NS1 Connect, while strong, does not emphasize this feature as prominently.
  • Reviewers mention that IBM NS1 Connect shines in "Ease of Setup" with a score of 9.5, making it particularly user-friendly for new implementations. UltraDNS, while still decent at 8.2, may require more time for configuration.
  • G2 users highlight the "Multi-Network Management" capability of IBM NS1 Connect, scoring 9.5, which allows for seamless management across various networks. UltraDNS, while effective, does not match this level of functionality.
  • Users on G2 report that UltraDNS has a strong "Quarantine" feature with a score of 9.4, providing robust protection against threats. However, IBM NS1 Connect also performs well in this area, indicating that both products offer solid security measures.
  • Reviewers say that IBM NS1 Connect's "Product Direction" score of 8.6 reflects a positive outlook for future enhancements, while UltraDNS's score of 6.8 suggests some concerns about its ongoing development and feature updates.
  • Users report that both products have high ratings for "Quality of Support," with UltraDNS at 8.9 and IBM NS1 Connect at 9.0, indicating that customers can expect reliable assistance from both vendors when needed.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
IBM NS1 Connect
No pricing available
UltraDNS
No pricing available
Free Trial
IBM NS1 Connect
Free Trial is available
UltraDNS
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.0
42
8.6
18
Ease of Use
9.1
41
9.0
18
Ease of Setup
9.5
32
8.2
13
Ease of Admin
9.2
31
8.6
13
Quality of Support
9.0
38
8.9
16
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.2
31
9.0
12
Product Direction (% positive)
8.6
41
6.8
18
Features by Category
DNS Security SolutionsHide 14 FeaturesShow 14 Features
9.3
111
Not enough data
Protection
9.4
8
Not enough data
9.2
8
Not enough data
8.8
8
Not enough data
9.0
8
Not enough data
9.0
8
Not enough data
9.8
8
Not enough data
Functionality
9.4
8
Not enough data
9.2
8
Not enough data
9.4
8
Not enough data
Administration
9.4
8
Not enough data
9.2
8
Not enough data
9.2
8
Not enough data
9.0
8
Not enough data
9.5
7
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
IBM NS1 Connect
IBM NS1 Connect
UltraDNS
UltraDNS
IBM NS1 Connect and UltraDNS are categorized as Managed DNS Providers
Unique Categories
IBM NS1 Connect
IBM NS1 Connect is categorized as DNS Security Solutions
UltraDNS
UltraDNS has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
IBM NS1 Connect
IBM NS1 Connect
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
21.7%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
47.8%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
30.4%
UltraDNS
UltraDNS
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
22.2%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
38.9%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
38.9%
Reviewers' Industry
IBM NS1 Connect
IBM NS1 Connect
Computer & Network Security
39.1%
Information Technology and Services
10.9%
Information Services
6.5%
Internet
4.3%
Education Management
4.3%
Other
34.8%
UltraDNS
UltraDNS
Information Technology and Services
11.1%
Entertainment
11.1%
Banking
11.1%
Internet
5.6%
Insurance
5.6%
Other
55.6%
Most Helpful Reviews
IBM NS1 Connect
IBM NS1 Connect
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Media Production

It works very fast. Once a DNS entry added, nearly immediately I can see this propogated by pinging the URL and it has successfully resolved to my target IP already, so this is very fast.

Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Government Administration

Traffic querying using Manager DNS does not meet the maximum requirement

UltraDNS
UltraDNS
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Financial Services

Support for our transition to Verisign and easy UI

Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Consumer Services

No problems and all questions answered. Once optical is found knowledge base is here to help

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Discussions
IBM NS1 Connect
IBM NS1 Connect Discussions
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IBM NS1 Connect has no discussions with answers
UltraDNS
UltraDNS Discussions
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