Gcore Managed DNS review
A low-cost managed DNS service with advanced routing, DNSSEC, health checks, and API access.
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
Gcore Managed DNS provides authoritative DNS hosting for businesses and infrastructure teams that need traffic steering and health checks alongside DNS hosting. It combines Anycast DNS with DDoS protection, DNSSEC signing, IPv4/IPv6 support, and low-TTL record changes. Routing options include GeoDNS, weighted load balancing, and subnet-based load balancing; health checks can trigger automatic record updates. The service is available through a web interface and API, making it relevant to teams managing DNS as part of application or infrastructure workflows.
Pricing is structured around Free, Pro, and Enterprise plans. Free costs €0 per month, while Pro is advertised at €2.49 per month, excluding VAT; both list unlimited zones. A 14-day trial is offered for Pro, while Free is not time-limited. Enterprise pricing is available by quotation. This entry point makes the published Pro plan notable for buyers seeking routing and DNS operations features without starting at an enterprise quote, though the VAT exclusion matters when comparing costs. The listed plans do not specify a distinction in included capabilities, so buyers should check plan terms for the features they need.
The ecosystem is a particular fit for infrastructure teams: Gcore lists an Extended DNS API, Terraform, OctoDNS, Kubernetes ExternalDNS, and Certbot integrations, plus secondary DNS through zone transfers with OctoDNS. That combination supports automation-oriented DNS workflows as well as secondary DNS setups. Choose Gcore if you want managed authoritative DNS with advanced routing, health checks, DNSSEC, and automation integrations at a low published Pro price. It may be less suitable for teams that need a clearly itemized Enterprise price before engaging with the vendor, or for buyers seeking a product beyond managed DNS.
Gcore Managed DNS pros and cons
- Where it wins
- Pro is priced at €2.49 per month, with a separate free plan.
- Includes DNSSEC, DDoS-protected Anycast DNS, and advanced traffic routing.
- Offers API access and integrations with Terraform, OctoDNS, and Kubernetes ExternalDNS.
- Where it doesn't
- Enterprise plan pricing is available by quotation.
- The advertised Pro price excludes VAT.
- The 14-day free trial is for Pro; the Free plan is not a trial.
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