Alibaba Cloud Developer Tools

HTTPDNS

Alibaba Cloud’s HTTPDNS handles domain resolution for mobile apps by bypassing standard DNS protocols. It specifically targets anti-hijacking scenarios, delivering high-precision and low-latency lookups to ensure users connect to the correct servers without interference from local network issues or malicious redirects.

This service suits mobile developers who need reliable connectivity in complex network environments. The main drawback is the lack of a free tier, meaning you pay strictly on a pay-as-you-go basis from the first request. This makes it less appealing for hobby projects or early-stage prototypes with minimal traffic, as costs accrue immediately without any initial allowance.

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  • Free tier No
  • Pricing Pay as you go
  • Regions 8 · 4 continents
  • SLA uptime 99.99%
  • Compliance 10 certifications
  • Provider health A

Decision score

38 /100
Features 20
Pricing 0
Reliability 100
Community 0
Ecosystem 86

Computed from catalog breadth, pricing, provider reliability (uptime & SLA), community signal, and ecosystem (compliance & regions). Weighted equally.

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Compliance
  • C5
  • CSA STAR
  • FedRAMP
  • GDPR
  • HIPAA
  • ISO 27001
  • ISO 27017
  • ISO 27018
  • ISO 9001
  • PCI DSS
  • SOC 1 Type II
  • SOC 2 Type II
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SLA uptime
  • compute99.95%
  • database99.95%
  • networking99.95%
  • storage99.99%
Global reach

8 regions across 4 continents

  • Asia
  • Europe
  • North America
  • Oceania

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