IBM NS1 Connect
Reviews
Star rating
Rank in Managed DNS Solutions
Pros and cons
Pros
- DNS Management
- Traffic Management
- Ease of Use
- Features
- Reliability
- Easy Integrations
Cons
- Complex User Interface
- DNS Issues
- Expensive
- Limited Features
- Poor Documentation
- Compatibility Issues
Traffic & LLM citations
Source: G2 review data
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Key stats
Adoption by company size
| Segment | Share of reviews |
|---|---|
| Small Business | 28.9% |
| Mid-Market | 45.6% |
| Enterprise | 25.6% |
Quarterly history
| Quarter | Reviews | Star rating |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Q4 | 3 | 5.0 |
| 2025 Q2 | 6 | 4.8 |
| 2025 Q3 | 8 | 3.9 |
| 2025 Q4 | 4 | 4.6 |
| 2026 Q1 | 2 | 4.0 |
| 2026 Q2 | 16 | 4.2 |
| 2026 Q3 | 10 | 4.6 |
Satisfaction ratings
What reviewers say
Next-Gen Managed DNS with Fast, Reliable Global Routing
“IS highly regarded for its next-generation Managed DNS capabilities and its ability to handle complex, high-traffic global routing with exceptional speed and reliability.”
User-Friendly, High-Performance DNS—But Setup Takes Some Learning
“What I like most about IBM NS1 Connect is its user-friendly interface, reliable DNS management, strong performance, and its ability to efficiently monitor and manage DNS traffic. Overall, it makes day-to-day DNS operations simpler and much more manageable.”
Intelligent Traffic Steering and API-First DNS Automation with IBM NS1 Connect
“What I like most about IBM NS1 Connect is its intelligent traffic-steering capability. It goes beyond traditional DNS by using real-time performance, availability, and geographic data to route users to the best-performing endpoint. I also appreciate its API-first approach, which ”