Question 1

Is this the same as nslookup?

Accepted Answer

Yes for common use. HubTools DNS Lookup is a free online nslookup / DNS record checker — query A, MX, TXT, NS, and more without installing a terminal tool.

Question 2

What is a DNS lookup tool?

Accepted Answer

It queries public DNS servers for records on a domain — A (IPv4), AAAA (IPv6), MX (mail), NS (nameservers), TXT (SPF/verification), and others.

Question 3

Can I query Google DNS or Cloudflare DNS?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Pick Google, Cloudflare, Quad9, AdGuard, or DNS.SB from the DNS Server dropdown.

Question 4

How is DNS Lookup different from DNS Checker?

Accepted Answer

DNS Lookup dumps records against one resolver (great for nslookup-style checks). DNS Checker compares the same type across many resolvers for propagation.

Question 5

Can I check MX and TXT for email?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Select MX or TXT. Use the SMTP Test Tool if you need to test mail server login next.

Question 6

Is DNS Lookup free?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Free with no signup.

Question 7

Is this HubTools tool free worldwide?

Accepted Answer

Yes. HubTools is free in every country — United States, United Kingdom, India, Canada, Australia, Germany, France, Spain, Brazil, Mexico, Indonesia, Philippines, UAE, and 180+ more. No signup and no watermark on downloads.

Question 8

Can I use this tool if I search in Spanish, French, or German?

Accepted Answer

Yes. HubTools works for users who search in English or other languages — for example unir pdf, comprimir pdf, fusionner pdf, convertir pdf a word, pdf zusammenfügen, or jpg a pdf. The interface is in English; all tools are the same free HubTools experience worldwide.

Question 9

Is this HubTools tool completely free?

Accepted Answer

Yes. HubTools tools are free to use with no signup required for basic operations. There is no watermark on output files.

Question 10

Can I use HubTools on iPhone, Android, or tablet?

Accepted Answer

Yes. HubTools works in Chrome, Safari, Firefox, and Edge on phones, tablets, and desktops. Many tools support mobile phone upload via QR code.

Question 11

Are my files private on HubTools?

Accepted Answer

Most tools process files locally in your browser. We do not permanently store uploaded documents on our servers. See our Privacy Policy for details.

Question 12

Is HubTools a free ilovepdf or Smallpdf alternative?

Accepted Answer

Yes. HubTools offers merge PDF, compress PDF, PDF to Word, JPG to PDF, split PDF, edit PDF, and 60+ tools free — with no watermark and browser-based processing.