DNScale The European alternative to Cloudflare DNS

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Authoritative DNS with its own EU anycast network and API management

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About DNScale

DNScale operates an authoritative DNS service over its own anycast network with a separate EU route. DNSSEC and DDoS protection are included, and management is done via API or as DNS as code. Unlike Cloudflare DNS, the operator is subject exclusively to Estonian and European law.

Highlights

✓ Anycast authoritative DNS with its own EU network and global network
✓ DNSSEC signing and DDoS protection included
✓ REST API and DNS as code (Terraform, DNSControl)
✓ SPF, DKIM and DMARC records, real-time analytics
✓ Role-based access and two-factor authentication

Why European?

→ Estonian OÜ, EU-owned and operated without a larger corporate parent
→ Own EU anycast network with EU-only routing selectable per zone
→ No AWS, Google Cloud or Azure in use
→ GDPR-compliant operation under European law

Pricing

Free (1 zone, 5M queries/month) · Nano EUR 4.95/month · Pro EUR 24.95/month · Scale EUR 259.95/month · plus VAT

Frequently asked questions about DNScale

What is DNScale and what is it used for? +

DNScale is an authoritative DNS service operated by DNScale OÜ, based in Tallinn, Estonia. The service manages the DNS zones of domains and answers DNS queries over a globally distributed anycast network. DNSSEC and DDoS protection are included in all plans, and management is done through a REST API or DNS-as-code tools such as Terraform. It targets operators who want to keep control over the routing and privacy of their DNS infrastructure.

Does DNScale run on European infrastructure? +

DNScale operates its own anycast networks with its own autonomous systems, including an EU-only network. For each zone, you can choose whether queries are answered only via EU locations, only globally or combined. Choosing the EU-only option keeps DNS resolution within Europe. AWS, Google Cloud and Azure are not used, and the operator is an Estonian OÜ.

How does DNScale differ from large DNS providers? +

DNScale operates its own network instead of using third-party cloud infrastructure and offers a selectable EU-only route per zone. The operator describes itself as EU-owned and without a larger corporate parent. Features such as DNSSEC, DDoS protection and a free plan with one zone are available. This distinguishes the service from providers such as Cloudflare DNS or AWS Route 53, which are subject to US law.

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