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DNS Hosts File Comparison Tool

Order-Independent Comparison

Our DNS comparison tool intelligently matches entries regardless of their order in the file. This means you can compare hosts files with differently ordered entries and still get accurate results.

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Why use this DNS comparison tool?

Compare DNS host files with IP validation and formatting

Highlight IP address and hostname changes separately

Order-independent comparison - entries can be in any order

Support for hosts file format and comments

Export DNS changes in hosts file format

DNS-Specific Features

Order-independent comparison for accurate resultsActive
IP address format validation
Hostname resolution checking
Domain-based grouping
IPv4 and IPv6 support
Comment preservation
Network-aware comparison

Pro Tip

The order-independent comparison makes it easy to spot actual DNS changes without being distracted by entry reordering. Perfect for comparing hosts files from different systems or configurations.

How It Works

How DNS Compare Works
  1. 1Upload or paste your hosts files into the left and right editors
  2. 2The tool automatically normalizes and compares DNS entries regardless of their order
  3. 3View highlighted changes in IP addresses and hostnames in real-time
  4. 4Validate IP formats and hostname mappings
  5. 5Export the comparison results in hosts file format

Premium DNS Features

Unlock advanced DNS comparison capabilities with our premium features:

  • IP Validation: Ensure all IP addresses follow correct format
  • Hostname Resolution: View resolved IPs for hostname changes
  • Domain Grouping: Organize entries by domain for better overview
  • Network Analysis: Compare DNS entries across different networks
  • Bulk DNS Changes: Track multiple DNS updates simultaneously