About
FreeDNS is a hosted DNS management service from 1984 that lets users configure and manage domain zones through a web interface. It supports common record types including A, AAAA, CAA, CNAME, MX, SRV, TXT, SSHFP, DNSSEC, TLSA, web request forwarding, and Dynamic DNS.
The service is positioned for users who want to delegate DNS hosting without buying other services from 1984. The pricing page lists FreeDNS under the domain products section and also offers a paid FreeDNS+ add-on for priority expert support.
- Anycast DNS service on multiple servers worldwide
- Unlimited DNS zones
- A, AAAA, CAA, CNAME, MX, SRV, TXT records
- SSHFP, DNSSEC, TLSA support
- Web request forwarding
- Dynamic DNS support
- PTR/Reverse record request pending
- Let's Encrypt API request pending
Free Tier Value
This free tier is perpetual and has no usage cap, so it is worth more than a token trial or credit. The main paid reference point on the page is FreeDNS+ at about $3.66/month, which is mostly priority expert support rather than core DNS access, so the free offering is reasonably valued at about $3/month. A credit card is not explicitly waived on the page, and account signup is required.
What's included in the free tier
Last checked
- FreeDNS domain registrations with pricing listed for supported TLDs.
- FreeDNS account access for managing DNS services.
See FreeDNS pricing for current limits.
Paid plans
FreeDNS+
- Priority expert support
FreeDNS+
- Priority expert support
Pricing extracted from FreeDNS's pricing page. Always verify current pricing before committing.
Common questions
Is FreeDNS free forever?
Yes. FreeDNS is free forever, with no time limit and no usage threshold that forces a paid plan.
What happens when you exceed FreeDNS's free tier?
You move to a paid plan. FreeDNS's cheapest paid plan is FreeDNS+ at $3.66 / month.
What is FreeDNS's free tier worth?
FreeDNS's free tier is worth about $3.00 per month. That maps to an FTV score of 89/100. The FTV score is explained at freetier.co/ftv.
