Hey everyone,
My Internet Service Provider just stopped providing nameservers, and they only gave me two months' notice—without even a proper heads-up! I'm exploring options for new DNS providers. Right now, I'm considering Cloudflare, Network Solutions (my registrar), and GoDaddy (where I manage my SSL certificates). Honestly, I'm leaning towards Cloudflare since I'm looking for something reliable and straightforward.
I've got some locally hosted subdomains and my in-house email, which is super important for me. I also manage some TXT records like SPF and DMARC. I've read that Cloudflare's Pro DNS doesn't offer a service level agreement, which makes me a bit hesitant. I'd like to avoid spending a large sum if I can help it, but I want to ensure I don't lose any traffic.
Thanks for any advice!
5 Answers
If you have an existing AWS or Azure account, their DNS services are dependable and usually cost-effective compared to the larger players. Something to consider if you want a budget-friendly option with an SLA.
Cloudflare is a solid choice! They have a great reputation for reliability, and many folks are using them successfully. You might want to check out their free plan first, especially if you're trying to keep costs low.
Absolutely! Their free services handle SPF and DMARC effortlessly without extra cost.
From my experience, ZoneEdit is a reliable choice for DNS hosting. I wouldn't recommend going with Network Solutions; I've heard plenty of negative feedback on them.
I totally agree, avoid Network Solutions at all costs!
If you want to keep things easy and avoid ongoing bills, I suggest starting with Cloudflare's free plan. It's user-friendly and handles your emailing needs well without the high sticker price. However, if you need a service level agreement later on, ClouDNS or BunnyDNS are good alternatives.
Cloudflare's DNS is quite reliable. Just keep in mind that some issues could affect many services reliant on them, but they're generally good at resolving outages quickly.
+1 for Cloudflare! I've been using them too, and they've been excellent.