XName Alternatives

Apps similar to XName include NameCoin, which is free and open source. Other options are No-IP, FreeDNS, ClouDNS.net and AWS Route 53. You can choose from more than 10 Dynamic DNS Services like XName for the web, Linux, Mac, Windows and self-hosting.

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  1. NameCoin icon
     49 likes

    Namecoin is a distributed domain name system based on the Bitcoin technology. Namecoin extends Bitcoin to add transactions for registering, updating and transferring domain names. Namecoin provides an alternative to the existing domain name system (DNS), in which names can be...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
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  2. No-IP icon
     59 likes

    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.

    36 No-IP alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
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  3. FreeDNS icon
     37 likes

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

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  4. ClouDNS.net icon
     9 likes

    Offers managed DNS with global Anycast and Unicast servers, instant worldwide updates, DDoS protection, DNS Failover, DNSSEC, mail forwards, web redirects, load balancing, free SSL, migration assistance, geolocation targeting, and 24/7 live chat support.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
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  5. AWS Route 53 icon
     7 likes

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

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Amazon Web Services
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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  6. 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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
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  7. UncensoredDNS icon
     2 likes

    UncensoredDNS is the name of a DNS service which consists of two uncensored DNS servers. The servers are available for use by anyone, free of charge.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
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  8. FreeDNS::42 icon
     1 like

    Free DNS service for the self-reliant people who want to experiment on their own, or keep all their zones in a single place.

    14 FreeDNS::42 alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
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  9. BuddyNS icon
     9 likes

    BuddyNS is the fastest-to-synchronize DNS service on the Internet. Whenever you add or modify records for your domain name, BuddyNS synchronizes within 10 minutes, or immediately with SyncNOW!. As a comparison, most alternative services synchronize in one to twelve hours.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
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  10. Neustar UltraDNS provides a secure and reliable managed DNS service to help businesses enable and protect their online presence.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
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  11. Dremaxx DNS Services is a modern DNS platform providing Dynamic DNS (DynDNS), authoritative DNS hosting, and advanced DNS management for individuals, developers, and businesses.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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  12.  2 likes

    sftdyn - python dyndns/dynamic DNS server and updater for bind

    Create your own dynamic dns server! IP updates are possible via https.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
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