DNSimple

Domains 4.6/10

Multi-user managed DNS + registrar per $29/mo base; bundles included zones — Solo is cheaper for individuals

DNSimple scores 4.6/10 for free value in Domains. The main constraint: Paid — $29/mo base (Teams). .

Category Domains Kind Paid plan

Free value score

4.6 / 10

Show the math

Overall 4.6/10

value = 4.6/100

weighted_components_v1

Name/DNS value 1/10

value = 0.01 $/yr

fixed_log_v1

API/DDNS fit 8.2/10

value = 8.2/100

policy_score_v1

Trust and friction 8/10

value = 8/100

policy_score_v1

Key metrics

$29/mo

What you get

Paid — $29/mo base (Teams).

Multi-user managed DNS + registrar per $29/mo base; bundles included zones — Solo is cheaper for individuals

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Sources

"Teams Plan: $29 per month base price"
https://blog.dnsimple.com/2015/06/dns-hosting/
"We're reducing the per-zone price for both our Solo and Teams plans from $2.00 to $0.50 per-zone, per-month, with no minimum zone count."
https://blog.dnsimple.com/2023/10/pricing-updates/

paid value domains

Open service Source ← All Domains

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