DNSimple
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What is DNSimple
DNSimple is a domain management platform that provides domain registration and managed DNS services. It targets developers, small businesses, and teams that want API-driven domain and DNS administration, including common record management and DNS automation workflows. The product emphasizes a streamlined web UI alongside a programmable API and integrations for certificate and DNS-related operations.
Developer-friendly API and automation
DNSimple provides an API that supports programmatic management of domains and DNS records, which fits infrastructure-as-code and CI/CD workflows. This reduces manual changes compared with providers that focus primarily on bundled hosting and website-building. Teams can standardize DNS changes across environments and accounts using scripts or tooling.
Clean UI for DNS operations
The web console focuses on domain and DNS administration rather than broader hosting bundles. Common tasks such as creating and editing records, managing zones, and organizing domains are straightforward for day-to-day operations. This can reduce operational friction for teams that manage multiple domains and frequent DNS updates.
Domain plus managed DNS in one
DNSimple combines registrar functions with managed DNS, allowing users to register or transfer domains and manage authoritative DNS in the same service. This can simplify ownership, renewals, and DNS administration compared with splitting registrar and DNS across different vendors. It also supports typical DNS use cases for web apps, email, and SaaS verification records.
Limited bundled hosting features
DNSimple is not positioned as an all-in-one hosting provider with site builders, shared hosting, or broad consumer website tooling. Organizations looking for a single vendor for domain, hosting, email, and website creation may need additional services. This can increase vendor management compared with providers that bundle these capabilities.
Advanced DNS features vary
Some enterprise DNS capabilities (for example, highly customized traffic steering, deep DDoS tooling, or extensive global edge controls) may require evaluation against requirements. Buyers should confirm support for features such as DNSSEC, record types, and any needed routing policies for their specific use case. Fit for complex, large-scale DNS architectures may depend on these details.
Pricing can be higher at scale
Costs can increase as domain counts, DNS zones, or team usage grows, especially compared with low-cost registrar-focused offerings. Organizations managing large portfolios should model total cost including renewals and any add-on services. Budget sensitivity may push some buyers toward providers optimized for bulk domain pricing.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Solo | Free (no base subscription). DNS hosting billed at $0.50 per hosted zone/month; DNS queries billed $0.10 per million queries per zone/month. | Register/transfer/renew domains (domain registration fees not included), 100 DNS records per zone, 1 user, Let’s Encrypt (root & www), HTTP redirects, Anycast DNS, No SLA. |
| Teams | $29 USD /month (includes 1 seat). DNS hosting billed at $0.50 per hosted zone/month; DNS queries billed $0.10 per million queries per zone/month. | All Solo features plus Domain Access Control, 1,000 DNS records per zone, SSO (Okta/Google), Let’s Encrypt wildcard, HTTPS redirects, Unlimited activity history, 99% SLA. Additional seats priced at $29 per month. |
| Enterprise | Custom pricing — contact sales. | Discounts on domain management, high-volume zones & zone discounts, SSO (Microsoft Entra), Vanity name servers (optional), multiple payment options, priority support, 100% SLA (available). |
Seller details
DNSimple Corporation
San Francisco, CA, USA
2010
Private
https://dnsimple.com
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