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Bunny DNS

Free DNS hosting for up to 500 domains with global anycast network, smart routing, and no query fees.

8/10
Verdict

Best for developers and agencies who need free anycast DNS with smart routing and modern dashboard UX.

Features7/10Ease of Use8/10Pricing10/10Documentation7/10

Use Cases

Manage DNS for 100+ client domains from a clean, modern dashboard at no cost
Combine Bunny DNS with Bunny CDN for unified edge delivery management
Use smart routing to direct users to the fastest origin server based on geography

Free Tier

500 DNS zones, unlimited queries, anycast network, smart routing

How to Maximize the Free Tier

Bunny DNS was made completely free in June 2026 — no query fees and up to 500 zones at no cost. Use smart routing for geo-aware DNS responses (latency-based routing is included free). The global anycast network ensures low-latency resolution worldwide. If you also use Bunny CDN, manage DNS and CDN from one dashboard with automated origin shielding. The 500 zone limit is generous for most use cases — only large agencies with hundreds of client domains need the paid tier.

Getting Started

Sign up at bunny.net → go to DNS section → Add Zone → enter your domain → copy the assigned nameservers (ns1.bunny.net, etc.) → update nameservers at your registrar → add DNS records in the dashboard → optional: enable smart routing for geo-aware DNS. DNS propagates within 5-10 minutes.

Pros

  • Free 500 zones: 500 DNS zones with unlimited queries — extremely generous for agencies managing multiple client domains
  • Modern dashboard: Clean, responsive UI with search, filtering, and bulk operations — far better than legacy DNS providers
  • Anycast network: Global anycast with smart routing provides low-latency DNS resolution from 100+ worldwide PoPs

Cons

  • Bunny ecosystem: Designed to work within Bunny's ecosystem — less compelling if you don't also use Bunny CDN or storage
  • 500 zone cap: While generous, the 500 zone limit is a hard cap — larger agencies need to contact sales for more
  • Younger service: DNS service is newer than Cloudflare or HE — fewer battle scars and community troubleshooting resources

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