Google Cloud DNS Alternatives

Google Cloud DNS is described as 'Reliable, resilient, low-latency DNS serving from Google’s worldwide network of Anycast DNS servers. Manage DNS records using the Developer's Console UI, the gcloud command line interface, or a full-featured RESTful API' and is a DNS Resolver in the network & admin category. There are more than 10 alternatives to Google Cloud DNS for Web-based, SaaS, Amazon Web Services, Windows and Linux. The best Google Cloud DNS alternative is Cloudflare, which is free. Other great apps like Google Cloud DNS are Cisco Umbrella, Medianova, Imperva CDN and AWS Route 53.

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  1. Cloudflare icon

    Cloudflare

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    Delivers SaaS transparent proxy to shield websites, integrating dynamic DNS, global CDN, and web application firewall; blocks DDoS and targeted attacks, optimizes traffic for speed, reduces server load, analyzes threats, supports flexible deployment, and caching features.

    70 Cloudflare alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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    • Cloudflare is the most popular Web-based & SaaS alternative to Google Cloud DNS.

    • Cloudflare is the most popular free alternative to Google Cloud DNS.

    • Cloudflare is Freemium and ProprietaryGoogle Cloud DNS is Paid and Proprietary
  2. 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.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  4. Medianova icon

    Medianova

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    Medianova is a global company offering content delivery network (CDN) and cloud security solutions. Recognized by Gartner, the company specializes in areas such as Dynamic Site Caching, Static Content Delivery, Image Optimization, API Caching, Streaming, Hybrid CDN, Cloud Object...

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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    • Medianova is the most popular commercial alternative to Google Cloud DNS.

    • Medianova is Paid and ProprietaryGoogle Cloud DNS is also Paid and Proprietary
  5. Imperva CDN icon

    Imperva CDN

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    Imperva CDN is a cloud-based platform that integrates content caching, load balancing, and failover to securely distribute applications globally. It uses machine learning to cache dynamically-generated pages, reducing bandwidth consumption.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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  6. AWS Route 53 icon

    AWS Route 53

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    AWS Route 53 is a reliable and cost-effective Domain Name System (DNS) web service that translates domain names into numeric IP addresses.

    30 AWS Route 53 alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Amazon Web Services
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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  7. OCI DNS icon

    OCI DNS

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    Oracle Cloud Infrastructure DNS (OCI DNS) is the control plane that steers users to various assets on the internet, efficiently directing user, server, and application connectivity across the World Wide Web.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
  9. PowerDNS icon

    PowerDNS

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    PowerDNS is a DNS Server that runs on most Unix derivatives. PowerDNS features a large number of different backends ranging from simple BIND style zonefiles to relational databases and load balancing/failover algorithms. A DNS recursor is also included as a separate program.

    12 PowerDNS alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
     

    • PowerDNS is the most popular Windows & Linux alternative to Google Cloud DNS.

    • PowerDNS is the most popular Open Source alternative to Google Cloud DNS.

    • PowerDNS is Free and Open SourceGoogle Cloud DNS is Paid and Proprietary
  10. DNSimple icon

    DNSimple

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    You're tired of complicated domain management. You're tired of constantly being bombarded with up-selling. You want to register a domain and set it up with as little effort as possible. You want to be able to automate everything, so you can set it and forget it.

    18 DNSimple alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
     
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    Great and simple (no pun) DNS service that focus on what they do best.

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    • DNSimple is Paid and ProprietaryGoogle Cloud DNS is also Paid and Proprietary
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    NS1

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    NS1’s intelligent DNS & traffic management platform, with its data driven architecture and unique Filter Chain routing engine, is purpose-built for the most demanding, mission-critical applications on the Internet.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
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  12. FlashEdge CDN icon

    FlashEdge CDN

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    FlashEdge is the perfect option for those who need the functions, reliability, and performance of enterprise-grade CDN without overpaying. Bring your dynamic and static content closer to users with ease. Just click, set up, and use.

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
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    easyDNS

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    Fully Managed DNS Hosting, Domain Tools & Registrations. Stay online. All the time.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  14. Infoblox icon

    Infoblox

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    Boost Reliability and Efficiency with Centrally Managed, Integrated DDI. Managing and identifying devices connected to networks—specifically for DNS, DHCP, and IP address management (collectively, "DDI").

    28 Infoblox alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
     
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