What is DNSimple?
DNSimple is a domain registrar and DNS hosting service founded in 2010. It aims to provide an easy-to-use platform for domain owners to manage and control their domains and DNS records.
Key features of DNSimple include:
- Intuitive control panel for managing domains, name servers, DNS records
- API access to automate DNS record updates and domain management
- Support for registering and transferring domain names across popular TLDs like .com, .net, .org, etc.
- Domain privacy protection via WHOIS privacy
- Automatic procurement and renewal of SSL certificates from Let's Encrypt
- Email forwarding to custom email addresses
- Two-factor authentication for account security
DNSimple is geared towards developers, small businesses, and technology professionals who need more control and automation for their domains compared to traditional registrars. Its API and developer-friendly approach allows integrating domain features into web apps and systems.
While DNSimple offers a fairly wide array of features, it may not have domain industry-specific tools that some large corporations require. However, for personal domains or small/medium businesses, DNSimple provides an easy way to manage essential domain and DNS functionality.
No-IP, FreeDNS, Fly.io, Dynu Dynamic DNS, AWS Route 53, ClouDNS.net, Alviy, Google Cloud DNS, Constellix, Zoneedit, NS1, DNS Made Easy, Hosted name, DNS.com, Zilore are some alternatives to DNSimple.