About DNSimple
DNSimple is a DNS hosting and domain registration service with tools aimed at developers. You can register or transfer domains, host DNS records and manage both from a command line tool, an API or Terraform.
What it does
DNSimple hosts DNS zones on its own infrastructure and registers domains across more than 500 top-level domains. Its CLI lets you list domains, renew them and search availability from the terminal. The API and Terraform provider let teams manage DNS as code, and the site also shows an AI agent using the CLI for domain search.
Key features
- Host DNS zones on managed infrastructure
- Register and transfer domains across 500+ TLDs
- Command line tool for domain search and renewals
- API and Terraform provider for automation
- Set up SSL for your domains
Who it's for
DNSimple suits developers and operations teams that manage DNS records in code and want automation. It also suits people who manage many domains and want one provider for all of them.
Pricing and good to know
The site offers a free trial for 30 days and lists a contact sales option for larger needs. Domain prices are shown at registration. The company says it runs its own DNS infrastructure and offers support from real engineers.
Highlights
- Host DNS zones on managed infrastructure
- Register and transfer domains across 500+ TLDs
- Command line tool for domain search and renewals
- API and Terraform provider for automation
- Set up SSL for your domains
