DNS & DNS-based routing · AWS vs Google Cloud
Amazon Route 53 (DNS hosting and domains) vs Cloud DNS
Route 53 public hosted zones map to Cloud DNS public zones.
Google Cloud no longer sells domains; Cloud Domains registrations moved to Squarespace in 2023.
Side-by-side comparison
| Aspect | Amazon Web Services | Google Cloud |
|---|---|---|
| Service | Amazon Route 53 (DNS hosting and domains) | Cloud DNS |
| Lifecycle | Generally available | Generally available |
| What it is | Authoritative DNS hosting with public hosted zones, DNSSEC signing, and domain registration. | Managed authoritative DNS with public and private zones, DNSSEC, forwarding, and server policies. |
| Pricing model | Per hosted zone per month plus per million queries (alias queries to AWS resources are free). | Charged per managed zone per month plus per query. |
| Docs | Amazon Route 53 (DNS hosting and domains) docs | Cloud DNS docs |
| Pricing page | Amazon Route 53 (DNS hosting and domains) pricing | Cloud DNS pricing |
Key differences
- Register domains with a third-party registrar and delegate to Cloud DNS.
- Cloud DNS supports DNSSEC.
Pricing summary
Pricing models only. No prices are quoted because they change by region and over time.
- AWS
- Per hosted zone per month plus per million queries (alias queries to AWS resources are free). Amazon Route 53 (DNS hosting and domains) pricing →
- GCP
- Charged per managed zone per month plus per query. Cloud DNS pricing →
And on Azure?
Direct match Azure's equivalent is Azure DNS (public zones). AWS vs Azure comparison →
FAQ
What is the Google Cloud equivalent of Amazon Route 53 (DNS hosting and domains)?
Route 53 public hosted zones map to Cloud DNS public zones. Google Cloud no longer sells domains; Cloud Domains registrations moved to Squarespace in 2023.
How does pricing compare between Amazon Route 53 (DNS hosting and domains) and Cloud DNS?
AWS: Per hosted zone per month plus per million queries (alias queries to AWS resources are free). Google Cloud: Charged per managed zone per month plus per query. Check the official pricing pages for current rates.
What is the Azure equivalent?
Azure DNS (public zones) (direct match). Route 53 public hosted zones map to Azure DNS public zones.