Duck DNS AlternativesDynamic DNS Services and other similar apps like Duck DNS

Duck DNS is described as 'Free dynamic DNS hosted on Amazon VPC' and is a Dynamic DNS service in the network & admin category. There are more than 25 alternatives to Duck DNS for a variety of platforms, including Web-based, Windows, Linux, Mac and SaaS apps. The best Duck DNS alternative is Cloudflare, which is free. Other great apps like Duck DNS are 1.1.1.1, Cisco Umbrella, No-IP and FreeDNS.

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  1. Cloudflare icon

    Cloudflare

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    Cloudflare is a software-as-a-service hosted front-end transparent proxy designed to be put in front of any website to block attacks of any size and type, and offer integrated DNS and CDN services.

    66 Cloudflare alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    CloudFlare Homepage

    Top Cloudflare Features

    1.  DDoS Protection
    2.  Web Application Firewall
    3.  DNS Proxy
    4.  DoS protection
    5.  Dark Mode
    6.  Two-factor Authentication
    7.  FIDO U2F (2FA) support
    8.  Multi CDN
    9.  Free SSL
    10.  DNS Caching
    11.  Supports SSL Certificates
    12.  DNS over HTTPS

    Cloudflare VS Duck DNS

     

    • Cloudflare is the most popular Web-based & SaaS alternative to Duck DNS.

    • Cloudflare is the most popular free alternative to Duck DNS.

    • Cloudflare is Freemium and ProprietaryDuck DNS is Free and Open Source
  2. 1.1.1.1 icon

    1.1.1.1

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    Designed by CloudFlare, this DNS resolver focuses on speed and privacy, ensuring no user data is sold. Mobile apps extend protections with WARP VPN, enhancing browsing security, performance, and offering anti-malware features. Aimed at tech-savvy and general audiences alike.

    68 1.1.1.1 alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    1.1.1.1 screenshot 1
    1.1.1.1 screenshot 2
    1.1.1.1 screenshot 3

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  DNS Server
    2.  Built-in VPN
    3.  Dns
    4.  Encrypted VPN
    5.  DNS Proxy
    6.  Block Trackers
    7.  Web filter
    8.  DNS over HTTPS
    9.  DNS-over-TLS
    10.  Built-in routing

    1.1.1.1 VS Duck DNS

     
    Comments about 1.1.1.1 as an Alternative to Duck DNS
    Guest
    Negative Oct 18, 2024
    1

    The primary use of DuckDNS is to get a free domain, 1.1.1.1 does not do this at all (to my understanding)

    Z3n Tient
    Negative Dec 3, 2024
    0

    They are both different services.

    Duck DNS Icon
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    • 1.1.1.1 is the most popular Windows, Android, Mac, iPhone, Linux, iPad & Android Tablet alternative to Duck DNS.

    • 1.1.1.1 is Freemium and ProprietaryDuck DNS is Free and Open Source
    • 1.1.1.1 is Privacy focused and LightweightDuck DNS is not according to our users
  4. Cisco Umbrella icon

    Cisco Umbrella

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    Cisco Umbrella (formerly OpenDNS) provides the first line of defense against threats on the internet wherever users go.

    72 Cisco Umbrella alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Online

    Cisco Umbrella Features

    1.  Dns
    2.  DNS Server
    3.  Content Filtering
    4.  Wiki-like interface
    5.  Web filter
    6.  Reporting

    Cisco Umbrella VS Duck DNS

     
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    ClouDNS.net

    Free DNS, Managed DNS and DDoS Protected DNS hosting with included web redirects, mail forwards and Round-Robin load balancing. Instant updates in Europe, North America, Asia, and Australia.

    https://www.cloudns.net
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  6. No-IP icon

    No-IP

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    No-IP allows you to create up to 3 free Dynamics DNS hosts for private use. You will need to register for a free account, and either update your IP address via their web interface or download their Windows client.

    35 No-IP alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    Web interface for adding a new dynamic DNS host

    No-IP Features

    1.  Ads monitoring
    2.  VOD
    3.  Network Tools

    No-IP VS Duck DNS

     
    Comments about No-IP as an Alternative to Duck DNS
    timint
    Negative Mar 20, 2022
    1

    Requires activation every 30 days or the DDNS domain is disabled.

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    • No-IP is Freemium and ProprietaryDuck DNS is Free and Open Source
  7. FreeDNS icon

    FreeDNS

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    Free DNS, Dynamic DNS, Static DNS services; 5 free shared hostnames, use anywhere; Unlimited number of domains per account (yes really);

    39 FreeDNS alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Web Forward

    FreeDNS Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Domain Forwarding
    3.  URL Forwarding

    FreeDNS VS Duck DNS

     
    Comments about FreeDNS as an Alternative to Duck DNS
    Guest
    Positive Mar 25, 2025
    0

    FreeDNS is better than duckdns because there are thousands of domains to choose from, not just duckdns.org

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    • FreeDNS is Freemium and ProprietaryDuck DNS is Free and Open Source
  8. deSEC icon

    deSEC

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    Modern DNS Hosting for Everyone.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Online
    deSEC screenshot 1

    deSEC Features

    1.  Two-factor Authentication
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  REST API
    4.  DNSSEC
    5.  Non profit
    6.  Custom Nameservers

    deSEC VS Duck DNS

     

    • deSEC is the most popular Open Source alternative to Duck DNS.

    • deSEC is Free and Open SourceDuck DNS is also Free and Open Source
  10. ClouDNS.net icon

    ClouDNS.net

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    Free DNS, Managed DNS and DDoS Protected DNS hosting with included web redirects, mail forwards and Round-Robin load balancing. Instant updates in Europe, North America, Asia, and Australia.

    42 ClouDNS.net alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • BG flagBulgaria
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Online
    ClouDNS.net screenshot 1

    ClouDNS.net Features

    1.  DNS Server

    ClouDNS.net VS Duck DNS

     
  11. Dynu Dynamic DNS icon

    Dynu Dynamic DNS

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    Dynu offers free dynamic DNS service for yourname.dynu.com and yourname.com. It has a simple API(update URL) and offers free update client software.

    34 Dynu Dynamic DNS alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    Configuring an alias

    Dynu Dynamic DNS Features

    1.  SSL encryption
    2.  URL Forwarding
    3.  Port Forwarding
    4.  Domain Forwarding
    5.  Support for IPv6
    6.  Custom DNS
    7.  DNS Server
    8.  DNSSEC

    Dynu Dynamic DNS VS Duck DNS

     
    Comments about Dynu Dynamic DNS as an Alternative to Duck DNS
    Neal Colgrass
    Positive Apr 27, 2018
    2

    DuckDNS is very basic compared to Dynu. Both are good though.

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    • Dynu Dynamic DNS is Free and ProprietaryDuck DNS is Free and Open Source
  12. Duiadns icon

    Duiadns

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    Duiadns is an enhanced and free dynamic dns provider with an unique feature named ipv6 for lan that allows you to update your LAN devices IPv6 address direclty from the router.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • International

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • OpenWrt
    • Tomato
    • DD-WRT
    Duiadns screenshot 1

    Duiadns Features

    1.  Support for IPv6
    2.  Custom Domain

    Duiadns VS Duck DNS

     
    Comments about Duiadns as an Alternative to Duck DNS
    User8856051
    Positive Sep 12, 2015
    0

    They are both free dynamic DNS providers.

    Duck DNS Icon
    Duiadns icon

    • Almost everyone thinks Duiadns is a great Duck DNS alternative.

    • Duiadns is Free and ProprietaryDuck DNS is Free and Open Source
  13. Alviy icon

    Alviy

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    Alviy is Infrastructure-as-a-Service provides Dynamic DNS, Backup/Secondary DNS service and domain hosting with DNS zone management.

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    mobile view

    Alviy Features

    1.  Dns
    2.  Custom DNS
    3.  Domain registration
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  Ads monitoring

    Alviy VS Duck DNS

     
  14. Nubem Dynamic DNS icon

    Nubem Dynamic DNS

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    Free Dynamic DNS that relies on Open Standards.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    Discontinued

    No longer available

    Nubem Dynamic DNS VS Duck DNS

     

  15. DNS-O-Matic

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    DNS-O-Matic (dnsomatic.com) provides you a free and easy way to announce your dynamic IP changes to multiple services with a single update.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Online
    DNS-O-Matic screenshot 1

    DNS-O-Matic VS Duck DNS

     
    Comments about DNS-O-Matic as an Alternative to Duck DNS
    timint
    Mar 20, 2022
    0

    DNS-O-Matic does not offer DDNS domains. It's an API forwarding service to other DDNS services.

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    • DNS-O-Matic is Free and ProprietaryDuck DNS is Free and Open Source
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