DNScale

DNScale is a European managed authoritative DNS hosting service with global anycast networks, API-first management, DDoS protection, and cost-effective pricing.

Description

DNScale is a managed authoritative DNS hosting provider that offers enterprise-grade DNS infrastructure with EU and global anycast networks. It provides an API-first platform for DNS management, enabling users to import or create zones, manage records, and automate workflows through REST APIs, Terraform, and DNSControl. The service includes built-in DDoS protection, DNSSEC support, multi-factor authentication, and role-based access control. DNScale emphasizes data sovereignty with an EU-only hosting option and offers comprehensive query analytics, DNS propagation tools, and support for advanced record types like CAA, HTTPS, and TLSA. Pricing is transparent and cost-effective, with a free tier and flexible plans designed for businesses of all sizes.

Features

Managed authoritative DNS hosting on EU-only and global anycast networks with over 30 POPs. API-first DNS management with comprehensive REST API, Terraform provider, and DNSControl integration. Built-in DDoS protection against amplification, reflection, and volumetric attacks. DNSSEC signing and multi-factor authentication for enhanced security. Real-time query analytics with per-zone traffic breakdowns and latency monitoring. Multi-region DNS hosting: choose EU only, global only, or both per zone. Support for advanced DNS record types including CAA, HTTPS, and TLSA. Email authentication records: SPF, DKIM, and DMARC support. Free DNS diagnostic tools: propagation checker, SPF/DKIM validators. Transparent pricing with a free tier (5M queries/month) and plans starting at €4.95/month.

Benefits

Cost-effective alternative to major cloud providers, offering 40-55% savings. EU data sovereignty and GDPR compliance with dedicated EU infrastructure. High reliability and low latency due to anycast routing across multiple continents. Easy migration from existing DNS providers via zone import and intuitive dashboard. Automated DNS operations through API and infrastructure-as-code tools. Secure multi-user collaboration with role-based access and audit logging. Scalable from single zone to hundreds of zones with billions of queries. Free tier allows testing without credit card commitment.

Links

• Home: https://dnscale.eu