Akamai Edge DNS vs Google Cloud DNS comparison

Akamai and Google are both solutions in the Managed DNS category. Akamai is ranked #9 with an average rating of 8.7, while Google is ranked #7 with an average rating of 8.3. Akamai holds a 1.4% mindshare in MDP, compared to Google’s 6.6% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of Akamai users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of Google users who would recommend it.

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Nov 4, 2024

Google Cloud DNS and Akamai Edge DNS compete in the DNS service category. Google Cloud DNS has an edge in pricing and customer support, while Akamai Edge DNS provides advanced features and performance.

Features: Google Cloud DNS integrates with Google Cloud services, supports DNSSEC, and offers reliable scalability. Akamai Edge DNS offers enhanced security features, global load balancing, and superior content delivery network integration.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Google Cloud DNS provides streamlined deployment within existing Google Cloud frameworks and reliable customer service. Akamai Edge DNS, though complex in deployment due to its comprehensive features, ensures support and guidance for smooth implementation.

Pricing and ROI: Google Cloud DNS offers a cost-effective setup, leading to higher ROI for value-oriented companies. Akamai Edge DNS, with a higher initial investment, provides significant ROI for enterprises prioritizing performance and security.

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Akamai Edge DNS vs. Google Cloud DNS

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Categories and Ranking

Akamai Edge DNS

Ranking in Managed DNS

9th

Average Rating

8.6

Reviews Sentiment

7.1

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Domain Name System (DNS) Security (8th)

Google Cloud DNS

Ranking in Managed DNS

7th

Average Rating

8.4

Reviews Sentiment

7.1

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of July 2025, in the Managed DNS category, the mindshare of Akamai Edge DNS is 1.4%, up from 1.2% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Google Cloud DNS is 6.6%, up from 5.8% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

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Yaser Alakeel

Head of Service Delivery at onme

Ensures global distribution and DDoS protection while offering seamless integration and low latency DNS responses

For user experience, Akamai Edge DNS should allow notes to be added for each record, as this is something Infoblox supports. Without notes, managing changes in DNS records can be difficult, especially for large companies with over 1,000 records, as they may not know who requested changes without proper documentation. I requested this feature two years ago, but it has not been added yet. Akamai Edge DNS could also improve its AI capabilities.

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Shikar Singh

Solutions Architect / IT Program Manager at Optum

Constantly improving and adapting to customer needs

The effectiveness of Google Cloud DNS largely depends on where an organization stands in its cloud journey and its overall technology landscape. For those heavily invested in Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and already embracing cloud solutions, Google Cloud DNS can be rated quite high, ranging from seven to nine out of ten.Deployment times for Google Cloud DNS can vary depending on the complexity of the infrastructure and configuration requirements. For straightforward setups and cloud-ready cases, deployment can typically be completed within a few minutes to an hour. However, in more complex infrastructure scenarios involving extensive configuration, deployment may take longer, possibly spanning days or weeks.

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Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:

Pros

"I recommend Akamai Edge DNS because it is distributed globally and prevents DDoS attacks."

"It is a very stable solution since it has a security feature that allows you to recover zone files if you accidentally delete them."

"The high availability of Akamai Edge DNS is impressive due to their numerous POPs, which help in supporting all attacks, including DDoS counterattacks."

"We can maintain control of the configuration, and it seems to be covering the use case that we need."

"I haven't had any problems with the stability of Akamai Edge DNS in the past five years."

"The tool is well integrated. We don’t need the interface of another provider. The product helps me manage my domain and write in Google Cloud."

"Google Cloud DNS continues to evolve based on customer feedback and technological advancements."

"It is a scalable solution."

"Stability-wise, I rate the solution a ten out of ten."

"The initial setup process is easy."

"The most significant features are the internal and external endpoints using Google Cloud DNS, which are very beneficial for dependent apps."

"The scalability is good."

Cons

"CNAME flattening is a feature that Akamai does not support."

"Akamai Edge DNS is expensive, and the pricing is higher compared to Infoblox."

"The only area that needs improvement is the pricing for DNS zones."

"The only area that needs improvement is the pricing for DNS zones. The price is higher than competitors, and Akamai should offer a better pricing model."

"The solution has a fairly complex setup with our cloud vendors, including Microsoft, Salesforce, and Oracle."

"The solution's price could be better."

"More features around rules-based configurations would be beneficial."

"The cost of using Google Cloud DNS can be relatively high compared to other options, especially considering the cloud environment."

"The UI is tricky to understand for people who have not worked with DNS records. People with little to no experience with DNS records can find it hard to understand. For example, you need to know the hallmarks to input records since they need to be matched in a specific format."

"The UX of the product is an area with certain shortcomings where improvements are required."

"It needs to provide better integration."

"Migrating away from Google Cloud DNS can be difficult."

Pricing and Cost Advice

"Since Akamai is the industry leader, I imagine the solution would be a little more expensive than some other vendors."

"It is expensive but cost-effective."

"The cost of using Google Cloud DNS can be relatively high compared to other options, especially considering the cloud environment. I would rate it 6 out of 10. Cheaper alternatives might be desirable, but the decision depends on various factors such as vendor lock-in, organizational adaptability, and alignment with other technologies in use."

"I am not sure about the pricing. However, I can give you a rough estimate which is like ten cents per month per zone."

"The product is expensive."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Computer Software Company

14%

Financial Services Firm

10%

Manufacturing Company

Government

Computer Software Company

15%

Comms Service Provider

13%

Educational Organization

Financial Services Firm

Company Size

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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Akamai Edge DNS?

It is a very stable solution since it has a security feature that allows you to recover zone files if you accidentally delete them.

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What needs improvement with Akamai Edge DNS?

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What is your primary use case for Akamai Edge DNS?

As a reseller company for Akamai, my typical use case for Akamai Edge DNS is its distribution worldwide, providing DDoS attack prevention which is crucial in current times.

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What do you like most about Google Cloud DNS?

Google Cloud DNS continues to evolve based on customer feedback and technological advancements.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Google Cloud DNS?

Pricing and support are really good. There are no complaints about the pricing.

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What needs improvement with Google Cloud DNS?

I am not heavily involved with Cloud DNS, but from an end-user perspective, the customization part could be improved. More features around rules-based configurations would be beneficial.

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Overview

Discover Akamai DNS and its benefits of high availability and performance, and resilience against DDoS attacks backed by a fully guaranteed uptime SLA.

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Google Cloud DNS is a scalable, reliable and managed authoritative Domain Name System (DNS) service running on the same infrastructure as Google. It has low latency, high availability and is a cost-effective way to make your applications and services available to your users. Cloud DNS translates requests for domain names like www.google.com into IP addresses like 74.125.29.101. Cloud DNS is programmable. You can easily publish and manage millions of DNS zones and records using our simple user interface, command-line interface or API.

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