No-IP Remote Access Pros and Cons

I’ve been using No-IP for quite some time, and what I really like is how easy it is to set up, especially for dynamic DNS. I can link my devices to a subdomain pretty quickly, and if the device can’t handle the dynamic IP updates itself, their little utility tool does the trick. It’s a simple install, and after that, it just works in the background without any hassle. Changes to DNS records are pretty fast, so I’m not stuck waiting when I need to make updates. Overall, it’s dependable and makes remote access way simpler. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

While the free version is pretty good, there are some limitations, like having to renew your hostnames periodically and fewer customization options. Also, the interface could use a bit of an update—it works fine, but it looks a bit outdated in places. Nothing major, but a refresh would make it nicer to use. For more features and fewer restrictions, their paid plans might be worth considering. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I like the ease of communication with other devices in a practical and fast way, providing more professional satisfaction and confidence in what is being executed. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Your settings are a bit complex, I think it could have a clearer and more didactic language for lay users who might be interested in the tool. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Its super user-friendly use with the work platform Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

A little innovation that is missing to share Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

This tool is really powerful when you don't have public static ip address, because it can regularly update your current public ip address to the no ip server. In the no ip account, I already setup the hostname that I am going to use, and I install no ip DUC in my device to make sure that it will send the update regularly. After that, I can freely use the predefined hostname if I want to access my internal network anywhere. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Although it can bypass the dynamic ip address, no ip still cannot bypass any ISP restriction, specially when they block the incoming request to specific port. For example if the ISP does not allow any remote desktop activity and block it, then it would be really hard to make it works with no ip. We need to setup the rerouting scenario in the router and then try to mitigate the port into other port that works. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Signing up for No-IP and adding domain is very easy.

Can add number of hosts to connect.

Simply type hostname in Remote Desktop and connect. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Using own domain can cause $25 for an year.

Email and networking services are not as much good as DNS services provided by No-IP Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The pricing is competitive pricing, including a free tier. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The website and interface are a bit cluttered, but since active management is minimal this is not a major issue. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.