Compare Amazon Route 53 and DNSimple 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (37.6% of reviews)
Small-Business (77.8% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Free Trial Per Month
Amazon Route 53
Star Rating
(143)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (37.6% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Amazon Route 53DNSimple
Star Rating
(27)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (77.8% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free Trial Per Month
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that DNSimple excels in ease of use with a score of 9.2, making it particularly friendly for small businesses, while Amazon Route 53, with a score of 8.6, is noted for having a steeper learning curve, especially for those new to DNS management.
- Reviewers mention that DNSimple offers superior ease of setup, scoring a perfect 9.9, which is highlighted by users who appreciate the straightforward onboarding process. In contrast, Amazon Route 53, with a score of 8.8, has been described as more complex to configure initially.
- G2 users indicate that DNSimple shines in customer support, achieving a quality of support score of 9.2, with many users praising the availability of 24/7 customer support and comprehensive knowledge base. Amazon Route 53, while still providing good support, has a lower score of 8.7, with some users expressing a desire for more immediate assistance.
- Users on G2 report that DNSimple's advanced DNS management features, such as WHOIS privacy protection and two-factor authentication (2FA), are highly valued, contributing to a sense of security. Amazon Route 53 also offers robust security features but lacks some of the user-friendly privacy options that DNSimple provides.
- Reviewers mention that DNSimple's bulk domain management and auto-renewal features are particularly beneficial for small businesses managing multiple domains, while Amazon Route 53's domain parking and auction features are more suited for users looking for advanced domain investment strategies.
- Users say that DNSimple's integration with website builders is seamless, making it a preferred choice for users who prioritize ease of use in setting up their online presence. In contrast, Amazon Route 53 is often favored by users who require more complex routing and traffic management capabilities.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Amazon Route 53
No pricing availableDNSimple
Solo
Free Trial
Per Month
Register, transfer, and renew domains.
$2 per zone per month.
- ALIAS record
- Anycast DNS
- Full API access
Free Trial
Amazon Route 53
No trial information availableDNSimple
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.1
96
9.1
22
Ease of Use
8.6
96
9.3
23
Ease of Setup
8.8
63
9.9
13
Ease of Admin
8.8
63
9.8
10
Quality of Support
8.7
81
9.3
18
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.2
58
9.7
10
Product Direction (% positive)
9.1
88
8.8
20
Features by Category
Security - Domain Registrar
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Convenience and automation - Domain Registrar
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Support and service - Domain Registrar
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Advanced management and features - Domain Registrar
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Amazon Route 53 and DNSimple are categorized as Managed DNS Providers
Unique Categories
Amazon Route 53 has no unique categories
DNSimple is categorized as Domain Registrars
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Amazon Route 53
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
DNSimple
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Information Technology and Services
19.2%
Computer Software
18.4%
Financial Services
8.0%
Internet
6.4%
Retail
4.0%
Other
44.0%
Computer Software
33.3%
Information Technology and Services
18.5%
Consulting
3.7%
Retail
3.7%
Research
3.7%
Other
37.0%
Most Helpful Reviews
Amazon Route 53
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User in Computer Software
Distributed servers around the world. AWS handles this automatically, distributing DNS records to geographically diverse locations. API services. Route 53 provides a robust API for accessing and manipulating DNS entries.
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Computer Software
There is nothing that I dislike at this time With Amazon Route 53
DNSimple
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Jared T.
Verified User in Newspapers
Ease of use, low price point, makes use of subdomains very easy, flexible, and accessible
Most Helpful Critical Review
Cho Yin Y.
Verified User in Computer Software
I initially tried out DNSimple with the Github Student Developer Pack. After having tested it for several weeks, I believe that DNSimple was not the domain management tool that I would like to implement for my domains. I ultimately went with Cloudflare...
Verified User in Computer Software
Distributed servers around the world. AWS handles this automatically, distributing DNS records to geographically diverse locations. API services. Route 53 provides a robust API for accessing and manipulating DNS entries.
Jared T.
Verified User in Newspapers
Ease of use, low price point, makes use of subdomains very easy, flexible, and accessible
Verified User in Computer Software
There is nothing that I dislike at this time With Amazon Route 53
Cho Yin Y.
Verified User in Computer Software
I initially tried out DNSimple with the Github Student Developer Pack. After having tested it for several weeks, I believe that DNSimple was not the domain management tool that I would like to implement for my domains. I ultimately went with Cloudflare...
Alternatives
Discussions
Which three main functions does Amazon Route 53 perform?
1 comment
LP
Domain Registration,
DNS Resolving,
DNS Failover,
Geological routing & Health checksRead more
Amazon Route 53 has no more discussions with answers
What else does DNSimple integrate with?
1 comment
LE
We integrate with Terraform, Chef, Heroku and we are currently working on Netlify. We will likely include more integrations in the future and of course...Read more
DNSimple has no more discussions with answers
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