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Nameserver Comparison 2025

Are you looking for the perfect nameserver for your domains? Here you will find a wide selection of suitable offers, where you are provided with an individually configurable DNS server.
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Nameserver Providers Compared

For domain resolution on the internet, the Domain Name System (DNS) is utilised. Every internet address is assigned to a name server, which enables the connection over the internet between visitors' computers and the website on the server. For those managing many domains, the offers from name server providers in our comparison are particularly interesting.

What are name servers?

Name servers ensure that the many different servers on the internet can be accessed by name instead of cumbersome IP addresses. When a website is accessed, a request is first sent to the provider's name server or to the Domain Name System, which translates it into the associated IP address where the site can be reached. This IP address is then returned to the browser, which can now display the actual webpage. The use of name servers significantly simplifies browsing the internet for users, as domain names are much easier to remember and recognise than random IP addresses. The records ensure that within milliseconds, the user reaches the server and website they desire.

Structure of the Domain Name System

The Domain Name System is organised like a database. The relevant data is stored in so-called zone files, also known as resource records. A wide variety of entries can be made, with the most important and commonly used including the following entries:
  • SOA Resource Record (Start of Authority)
  • Stores all relevant parameters of the zone.
  • NS Resource Record (Name Server)
  • Defines which name servers are responsible for the zone.
  • A Resource Record
  • Associates an IPv4 address.
  • AAAA Resource Record
  • Associates an IPv6 address.
  • MX Resource Record
  • Assigns a mail server.
  • CNAME Resource Record
  • Additional names can be assigned to the domain.

IPv4 and IPv6

IPv4 uses 32-bit addresses, meaning a maximum of 4,294,967,296 unique addresses are available. As IPv4 addresses become scarcer due to the increasing number of servers on the internet, more and more so-called IPv6 addresses have been in use since early 2013. These are 128 bits long and have the significant advantage of generating trillions of possible addresses, allowing practically all devices to be online and connected to the internet without conflicts.

Why use a separate name server?

Since not all domain providers offer free name servers, a central name server provider is usually needed to manage CNAME, records, and addresses. This is often the case with affordable domain providers. Comparing the terms can therefore be very worthwhile, as name server providers typically require longer contract periods and offer packages at different rates. Especially domain resellers often utilise offers from various registrars to acquire domains at the lowest possible price for resale.

What should be considered when choosing a name server provider?

The name server providers in our comparison offer their customers different name server packages, which vary depending on the provider and the tariff plans. Depending on your needs, whether for private use or as a reseller hoster, the following criteria should be considered:
  • Number of entries
  • The maximum number of entries allowed is the most important criterion. Resellers, in particular, should ensure a sufficiently large number.
  • SSL connection
  • A secure access via an SSL-encrypted protocol to the management software should be standard to ensure necessary security against unauthorised third parties.
  • Own hostname
  • Custom aliases for name servers allow you to appear externally with your own name, for example, ns1.mydomain.co.uk.
  • Reseller access
  • For larger name server packages, reseller management should be available if needed, to grant access to your own customers.
  • Comprehensive management panel
  • A professional admin area allows you to make functions and settings. For resellers, it is also interesting to be able to customise the design.
  • Records
  • All important records such as (A, MX, CNAME, NS, TXT, SPF, etc.) should be configurable. Support for IPv6 addresses and mail server settings is also a key criterion.
  • Interface
  • An API interface is especially relevant for large internet service providers to automate ordering processes with their management systems.

Conclusion

For internet service providers, resellers, and private customers who want to manage DNS entries for multiple domains from different registrars conveniently and through a single access point, using name server providers from our comparison is particularly suitable. This allows for straightforward and efficient zone management of individual domains. Especially when managing a large number of your own domains, such administration makes sense. In the form below, you will find suitable offers from name server providers, which you can compare with each other.

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