Head-to-head · Anycast DNS Services
CloudFloorDNS vs BuddyNS
CloudFloorDNS leads on 0 checks, BuddyNS on 2, and 5 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 7 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreCloudFloorDNS · 7.8/10
- Lowest starting priceBuddyNS · $3/mo
- Free planonly BuddyNS
- Free trialonly CloudFloorDNS
CloudFloorDNS scores higher on our rubric for anycast dns services: 7.8 against 6.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #12 and #18.
BuddyNS offers free plan; CloudFloorDNS doesn't. BuddyNS is cheaper to start at $3/mo against $8/mo.
CloudFloorDNS is the better fit for teams needing affordable Anycast failover and GeoDNS. BuddyNS is the better fit for low-cost secondary DNS with optional Anycast.
- CloudFloorDNS fits best
Teams needing affordable Anycast failover and GeoDNS
- BuddyNS fits best
Low-cost secondary DNS with optional Anycast
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Side by side
| Feature | CloudFloorDNS 7.8/10 Visit ↗ | BuddyNS 6.8/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 7.8 | 6.8 |
| Ranking | #12 in Anycast DNS Services | #18 in Anycast DNS Services |
| Best for | Teams needing affordable Anycast failover and GeoDNS | Low-cost secondary DNS with optional Anycast |
| Pricing model | Paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | $8/mo | $3/mo (best) |
| Free plan | — | ✓ (best) |
| Free trial | 10 days | — |
| Deployment | Cloud | Cloud |
| Platforms | Web | Web |
| Features CloudFloorDNS 4/5 · BuddyNS 4/5 | ||
| DNSSEC signing | ✓ | ✓ |
| Geo-based steering | Not checked yet | — |
| DNS health checks | ✓ | ✓ |
| Secondary DNS | ✓ | ✓ |
| API access | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Anycast locations | Not checked yet | 0 locations |
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| Our verdict | CloudFloorDNS is a managed authoritative DNS service for developers, businesses, and enterprises that need Anycast delivery, DNS failover, GeoDNS traffic steering, or DNS automation. It supports web and API access, with features for… Read the review → |
BuddyNS is a secondary DNS service from FrontDam GmbH that replicates zone data from an existing primary DNS server through AXFR and related DNS mechanisms. It is designed for individuals, small businesses, organizations, ISPs, and… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
CloudFloorDNS — where it wins
- Anycast DNS with monitoring-triggered failover and DNS load balancing
- GeoDNS traffic steering with location-based responses
- API access, DNSSEC compatibility, and primary or secondary DNS
Where it doesn't
- Developer supports only 1 domain and 2 million monthly queries
- Failover and GEO DNS are optional on the Developer plan
- Higher tiers cost $50 to $300 per month before custom pricing
BuddyNS — where it wins
- Free secondary DNS replication permits commercial use
- REST API, health checks, and SyncNOW support zone management
- Astronaut adds Anycast, DNSSEC, DDoS protection, and MFA
Where it doesn't
- Anycast is limited to Astronaut and Enterprise plans
- DNSSEC is available only on higher plans
- Enterprise pricing and infrastructure are aimed at larger deployments
- CloudFloorDNS7.8/10 · 10-day trial
CloudFloorDNS combines Anycast, failover, GeoDNS, and API access from $8 per month.
Visit CloudFloorDNSFull verdict → - BuddyNS6.8/10 · Free plan
A low-cost secondary DNS service with Anycast reserved for higher plans.
Visit BuddyNSFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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