Bunny DNS Now Free: Eliminating Query Fees for Global Smart Routing

Bunny DNS Now Free: Eliminating Query Fees for Global Smart Routing

Bunny.net has removed all usage-based charges for Bunny DNS, providing free DNS hosting for up to 500 domains per account. This move aims to remove the financial unpredictability of DNS spikes and make high-performance, smart routing accessible to all developers.

Free Tier and Pricing Structure

Bunny DNS no longer charges for DNS queries, regardless of volume. This elimination of per-request billing applies to all users, including those utilizing advanced features like smart records and health monitoring.

  • Query Fees: Completely eliminated; no query limits apply.
  • Hosting Limit: Free hosting for up to 500 domains per account.
  • Account Requirement: Users remain subject to the standard bunny.net minimum spend of $1 per month.

Smart Routing and Integration Capabilities

Bunny DNS functions as a globally distributed routing engine rather than a static record lookup table. It leverages latency data, health checks, and JavaScript to dynamically direct traffic to optimal destinations.

Ecosystem Integration

DNS serves as the entry point for the broader bunny.net stack, enabling seamless activation of other services:

  • 1-Click Acceleration: Users can enable the CDN directly from DNS records, which automatically spins up a Pull Zone and routes requests through the edge network.
  • 1-Click Security: Integration with Bunny Shield allows for the immediate filtering of traffic at the edge to block exploits and absorb DDoS attacks before they reach the origin server.
  • Simplified Migration: New automatic zone scanning identifies common record names and types to reconstruct zones during migration, with BIND file uploads also supported.

Technical Enhancements and Modern Standards

Alongside the pricing change, bunny.net has implemented several technical updates to improve security and connectivity.

DNSSEC with NSEC Black Lies

Bunny DNS now supports DNSSEC to protect against tampering. To prevent the security risk of "zone walking" (where attackers enumerate all records in a zone), bunny.net implemented DNSSEC using NSEC Black Lies, providing validation without exposing the domain structure.

IPv6 Dual-Stack Support

Nameserver records now resolve over both IPv4 and IPv6 by default. This dual-stack implementation requires no manual configuration or migration from the user.

Expanded Record Type Support

To support modern application requirements, Bunny DNS has added several advanced record types:

  • HTTPS and SVCB: Used to provide hints to clients on how to connect to services.
  • TLSA: Supports DANE for stricter control over certificate validation.
  • CDS and CDNSKEY: Automates DNSSEC key management to remove the need for manual rotation.

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