Cloudflare DNS vs. Google Cloud DNS

Cloudflare DNS is an enterprise-grade authoritative DNS service that delivers fast response times, unparalleled redundancy, and robust security capabilities — including built-in DDoS mitigation and one-click DNSSEC. It is included with Cloudflare Free, Pro, Business, and Enterprise plans. Enterprise customers can select Cloudflare Foundation DNS to gain advanced functionality while maintaining ease of use.

Cloudflare also offers a free 1.1.1.1 public DNS resolver, which provides a fast and private way to browse the Internet.

Yes. Cloudflare DNS regularly delivers query responses that are more than three times faster than Google Cloud DNS. The Cloudflare global Anycast network, which has more than 320 data center locations, helps ensure the rapid delivery of DNS lookup responses anywhere in the world.

Yes. Cloudflare DNS offers integrated security capabilities that help prevent DNS-related attacks. For example, it provides built-in DDoS protection, email security, and one-click DNSSEC, which protects users from on-path attacks that spoof domains or hijack DNS records.

Once your organization selects the Cloudflare DNS service, you can opt to use Cloudflare as a reverse proxy. Routing your website traffic through the Cloudflare network gives you options for choosing from a full range of cyber security capabilities.

Yes, Cloudflare offers free DNS services as part of all plans. Cloudflare Free, Pro, Business, and Enterprise plans offer different levels of bot mitigation, rules, and support options. Enterprise organizations can choose Cloudflare Foundation DNS for the most advanced features.

In addition to Google, several cloud and content delivery network (CDN) providers offer authoritative DNS services, such as Cloudflare DNS, AWS (Amazon Route 53), Akamai (Akamai Edge DNS), and Azure (Azure DNS). But for organizations looking for exceptional performance coupled with high availability and robust security capabilities, Cloudflare DNS will be the best choice for an authoritative DNS.