Google Cloud DNS
Cloud-hosted domain name service on Google's global server network
- Vendor
- Google Cloud
- Also known as
- google-cloud-dns
Available worldwide
What is Google Cloud DNS?
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.
Google Cloud DNS pricing
We don't have Google Cloud DNS's full plan breakdown yet (its pricing page resisted automated reading). Here's what we could confirm. Always check live pricing for exact numbers.
Usage-based pricing with $300 free credit for new customers.
Platform & deployment
Independently observed- Web
- Cloud / SaaS
- Hybrid
Integrations (4)
Independently observed- Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE)
- Cloud Domains
- Cloud IAM
- Google Kubernetes Engine•
Google Cloud DNS FAQ
Common questions about Google Cloud DNS, answered from independent, dated evidence.
What is Google Cloud DNS?
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. It is indexed under DNS Management.
Source: https://cloud.google.com/dns
Is Google Cloud DNS free?
Google Cloud DNS offers a free tier, so you can start without paying. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.
Source: https://cloud.google.com/dns
What platforms does Google Cloud DNS support?
Google Cloud DNS supports a command-line interface. Platforms we have not confirmed are simply not listed here rather than ruled out.
Source: https://cloud.google.com/dns
Can Google Cloud DNS be self-hosted?
Not fully, on what we have confirmed. Google Cloud DNS is offered as cloud / SaaS and hybrid, and a hybrid deployment usually means some components can run on your own infrastructure while the rest stays vendor-hosted. We have not confirmed a completely self-hosted option, so check with the vendor if that is a requirement.
Source: https://cloud.google.com/dns
What does Google Cloud DNS integrate with?
We have confirmed 3 integrations for Google Cloud DNS, including Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE), Cloud Domains and Cloud IAM. This is what we could verify from public sources, so the vendor may support others we have not indexed.
Source: https://cloud.google.com/dns
Google Cloud DNS alternatives
Other dns management we track, ranked by the same independent score.
- AWS Route 53Managed DNS routing and domain registration servicelow · 31%
- IBM NS1 ConnectA DNS service that automatically routes users to optimal endpoints based on live application performance and availability.low · 32%
- Technitium DNS ServerA self-hosted DNS server for enhanced privacy and securitylow · 15%
- CoreDNSA DNS server engine designed for cloud-native infrastructurelow · 26%
- UnboundAn open source DNS resolver with privacy-focused features and support for modern internet standardslow · 15%
- Cloudflare DNSA high-speed, globally-distributed domain name system with automatic DDoS protectionmedium · 62%
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| Signal | Score | Weight | Contribution | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price level | 80 | 0.04 | 3.4 | ✓ |
| Pricing transparency | 25 | 0.06 | 1.6 | ✓ |
| Integrations | 17 | 0.05 | 0.8 | ✓ |
| Reliability | 0 | 0.16 | 0.0 | - |
| Capabilities | 0 | 0.05 | 0.0 | - |
| Security posture | 0 | 0.12 | 0.0 | - |
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Every value we hold, with its source, retrieval date, and confidence. This is the evidence behind the score: don't trust it, verify it.
Content
| Attribute | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Faq | 5 items | mediumsource · 2026-09-10 · 60% |
Integrations
| Attribute | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 3 | mediumsource · 2026-09-28 · 60% |
Market
| Attribute | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Availability | HqCountry: US · PrimaryMarkets: … · AvailabilityScope: global · AvailableCountries: … · NotAvailableCountries: … | highsource · 2026-09-28 · 75% |
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