New York, NY-based DNS and network automation SaaS company founded in 2013. Acquired by IBM in 2023. Operates in managed DNS and traffic steering. Serves enterprises with intelligent DNS, traffic management, and network connectivity solutions.
Pricing Change History
5 changesNew promo: save up to 40% on NS1 Connect plans (30% off monthly, 40% off annual) until Oct 31; Essentials discounted to $69.30/mo and Standard to $244.30/mo.
Purchase section heading changed from 'Ways to buy' to 'Use cloud credits', highlighting cloud credits as the primary purchasing method alongside AWS Marketplace.
Save 30% promotional banner removed along with discounted prices ($69.30/mo Essentials, $244.30/mo Standard). Base prices ($99/$349) unchanged. Section heading changed from 'Save 30%' to 'Pricing plans'.
Research NS1's pricing with the Pulse Agent
Ask anything about NS1's plans, packaging shifts, and how it compares across the market — answered live from verified data.
Ask the agentCurrent plans
Captured| Plan | Type | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Essentials | Plan | CAD 142 /mo |
| Standard | Plan | CAD 500 /mo |
| Premium | Plan | Contact |
| DNS Insights | Add-on | Contact |
| Dedicated DNS | Add-on | Contact |
| DNS for China | Add-on | Contact |
| RUM Traffic Steering | Add-on | Contact |
Company Facts
How NS1 compares with its peers
| Company | Entry price | Last change |
|---|---|---|
C Cloudflare | $7 /user/mo | Aug 17, 2026 |
A Akamai Technologies | $10 /mo | Oct 12, 2026 |
M Microsoft Azure | Free | — |
D Dynamic Yield | — | — |
C Charm.io | Contact | — |
NS1 pricing FAQ
- How much does NS1 cost?
- NS1 pricing starts at CAD 142/mo on Essentials. NS1 lists 3 plans on its pricing page.
- Does NS1 have a free plan?
- No. NS1 does not list a free tier; paid plans start at CAD 142/mo on Essentials.
- What pricing model does NS1 use?
- NS1 uses subscription pricing across 3 plans.
- When did NS1 last change its pricing?
- Oct 5, 2026: NS1 launches up to 40% off Connect plans through Oct 31.
- How often has NS1 changed its pricing?
- Pulse has recorded 5 pricing changes for NS1 since it started tracking on Mar 1, 2026; the pricing page was last captured on Oct 5, 2026.
- Who are NS1's pricing peers?
- Pulse compares NS1 with Cloudflare, Akamai Technologies, Microsoft Azure, Dynamic Yield and Charm.io.
