NS1

by IBM · New York, United States · Since 2013

Managed DNS.

Cloud platforms & infrastructureFree plan

Starting price: Free plan
Free trial / plan: Free plan; Start without a card
Deployment: Cloud; Web
App Advisor rating: 4.3; transparency & India fit

What is NS1?

NS1 is cloud platforms & infrastructure from IBM, based in New York, United States and has been building software since 2013. Managed DNS.

Cloud platforms provide compute, storage, databases, networking and managed services on demand. AWS, Azure and Google Cloud operate Indian regions; DigitalOcean, Linode and Indian providers offer simpler pricing for smaller workloads.

A free plan is available, with paid plans for growing teams.

What works well

+Free plan available to evaluate at zero cost
+13 years in business — a mature, stable product

What to watch out for

−Global vendor — check India-specific compliance (GST, TDS) and support hours before you commit

Best suited for: Startup · Small business · SMB

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NS1 features

Category-standard capabilities plus what NS1 adds. Verify depth in a demo.

Virtual machines and containers
Managed databases
Object storage and CDN
Serverless and functions
Kubernetes services
Indian regions and data residency
Identity and access control
Cost management
Free plan to start without a card

NS1 pricing

Entry price

Free plan

Free plan, paid tiers for more users and features

How NS1 charges. Plans scale with users or features. Annual billing is usually 15–25% cheaper than monthly, and GST is added on top of listed prices in India.

Read from the vendor's official website. Prices change — confirm on ns1.com.

Specifications

Category: Cloud platforms & infrastructure
Vendor: IBM
Headquarters: New York, United States
Founded: 2013
Pricing model: Freemium
Starting price: Free plan
Deployment: Cloud
Platforms: Web
Best for: Startup, Small business, SMB
Made in India: No

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NS1 — frequently asked questions

What is NS1?+

NS1 is cloud platforms & infrastructure by IBM. Managed DNS.

How much does NS1 cost?+

NS1 has a free plan. Check the vendor's pricing page for current plans.

Does NS1 offer a free trial or free plan?+

Yes — NS1 offers a free plan you can start with.

Is NS1 made in India?+

No. NS1 is developed by IBM in New York, United States, though it is used by Indian businesses.

Who is NS1 best suited for?+

NS1 suits startup, small business, smb buyers looking for cloud platforms & infrastructure.

What are the best alternatives to NS1?+

Popular alternatives in cloud platforms & infrastructure include Amazon Web Services, ImageKit, Google Cloud Platform. Use App Advisor's compare tool to see them side by side.

How is NS1 deployed?+

NS1 is available as a cloud (SaaS) product, with web access.