Microsoft Azure · Networking

Azure DNS

Azure DNS hosts your domains and apps on Microsoft’s global name server network, leveraging its scale and redundancy for high availability and performance. It handles the core job of resolving names for your infrastructure without you needing to manage the underlying server fleet, relying on Microsoft’s distributed architecture to keep lookups fast and reliable.

This service suits teams already committed to the Azure ecosystem who prioritize managed reliability over cost flexibility. The main friction point is the strict pay-as-you-go model with no free tier, meaning you pay for every query and zone from day one. It’s a solid choice for enterprise-grade stability but lacks the entry-level pricing options found in some competitors.

• Free tier No
• Pricing Pay as you go
• Regions 12 · 6 continents
• SLA uptime 99.99%
• Compliance 13 certifications
• Provider health A