DNSimple vs Google Cloud DNS comparison

DNSimple and Google are both solutions in the Managed DNS category. DNSimple is ranked #18, while Google is ranked #7 with an average rating of 8.3. DNSimple holds a 0.1% mindshare in MDP, compared to Google’s 6.7% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of Google users are willing to recommend the solution.

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We performed a comparison between DNSimple and Google Cloud DNS based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

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Categories and Ranking

DNSimple

Ranking in Managed DNS

18th

Average Rating

0.0

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Google Cloud DNS

Ranking in Managed DNS

7th

Average Rating

8.4

Reviews Sentiment

7.1

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Mindshare comparison

As of June 2025, in the Managed DNS category, the mindshare of DNSimple is 0.1%, up from 0.1% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Google Cloud DNS is 6.7%, up from 5.9% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

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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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Computer Software Company

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12%

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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

Using DNSimple is exactly that: Simple. Set your DNS records, and move on to more pressing concerns. Manage a highly dynamic infrastructure with constant DNS changes without breaking a sweat. You can rely on us to provide a domain management service that makes your life easier.

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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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