# Google Cloud DNS vs IBM NS1 Connect

| Attribute | Google Cloud DNS | IBM NS1 Connect |
|---|---|---|
| **Vioscale score** | 39.4 (26% (low)) | 47.4 (33% (low)) |
| deployment.options | `{"cloud":true,"hybrid":true}` | - |
| description.long | Google Cloud DNS is a managed domain name service that uses a worldwide network of anycast servers to resolve DNS queries reliably. It supports domain registration through Cloud Domains and integrates with Google Cloud services like Kubernetes Engine for cloud-native DNS management. | An intelligent DNS platform that uses real-time performance data and network conditions to dynamically route traffic to optimal endpoints, helping organizations reduce outages and latency through API-driven automation and infrastructure-as-code integration. |
| integrations.count | 3 | - |
| integrations.list | `[{"name":"Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE)"},{"name":"Cloud Domains"},{"name":"Cloud IAM"}]` | - |
| market.availability | `{"hqCountry":"US","primaryMarkets":[],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` | - |
| platform.support | `{"cli":true}` | - |
| pricing | `{"type":"usage","summary":"Free $300 credit for new customers; Cloud Domains registration (.com/.net) starts at $12; Cloud DNS pricing based on volume","currency":"USD","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://cloud.google.com/dns","retrievedAt":"2026-08-18T22:36:54.933Z"}` | `{"freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://ns1.com","retrievedAt":"2026-08-20T08:19:29.136Z"}` |
| pricing.free_tier | yes | yes |
| pricing.model | freemium | freemium |
| pricing.price_level | low | low |
| pricing.transparent | no | - |
| reliability.sla_pct | - | 100 |

*Source: Vioscale. Generated 2026-09-01T16:33:32.659Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*