IBM NS1 Connect Reviews & Product Details

IBM NS1 Connect is a managed authoritative DNS and traffic steering service built on an always-on, API-first architecture. It ensures fast, secure, and reliable global connectivity, ideal for enterprises prioritizing uptime and seamless digital experiences. With a global anycast DNS network spanning 26 points of presence, NS1 Connect minimizes latency worldwide and offers 100% uptime backed by an SLA. It delivers up to 3x DNS performance improvement in China and safeguards availability even during large-scale DDoS attacks. Its API-first architecture enables easy integration and automation for efficient operations. To manage consistent DNS configurations across providers like IBM NS1 Connect and Amazon Route 53, IBM Cloud Sync is the solution. It provides continuous, bidirectional synchronization of DNS zones, records, and traffic policies — whether your primary DNS is on NS1 Connect or Amazon Route 53. Free trials are available for both solutions on product page. With preconfigured integrations for leading DevOps tools like Ansible and Terraform, IBM® NS1 Connect supports automation of routine maintenance tasks, further streamlining DNS management for enterprises looking to optimize their performance and reliability.

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IBM® NS1 Connect is a managed service for authoritative DNS with internet traffic steering capabilities that empower fast, reliable, and secure connections to users anywhere in the world. It is suited for enterprises of all sizes that prioritize continuous uptime, security, and robust digital experiences.

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Verified User in Education Management

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

11/23/2025

"Effortless Data Analysis Without Coding Skills"

4.5/5

What do you like best about IBM NS1 Connect?

Qrvey is great because it makes collecting and analyzing data super simple. You don’t need heavy coding skills, so it’s fast to build insights right inside apps.

I can also highlight a couple of downsides in two sentences if you’d like. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about IBM NS1 Connect?

IBM NS1 Connect can feel overly complex to set up, which makes onboarding harder for smaller teams. Its reporting and monitoring tools are also limited, so insights aren’t always clear or easy to share. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is IBM NS1 Connect solving and how is that benefiting you?

IBM NS1 Connect solves the problem of unreliable DNS and traffic routing by making sure apps stay fast and available. That benefits you because users get consistent performance worldwide, even during outages or traffic spikes.

It also tackles the complexity of managing multiple DNS providers by centralizing control. The benefit is less downtime risk and easier automation for your team. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Computer Software

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

7/16/2025

"Great analytics and visibility with IBM NS1 Connect"

4.5/5

What do you like best about IBM NS1 Connect?

The clean and well-designed dashboard is my favorite feature. All types of query logs, real-time traffic & performance information are shown in it at a glance. It helps to pinpoint trouble spots quickly and grasp general trends too. Its analytics, all fairly comprehensive yet easy to manage are now invaluable in dealing with complex DNS configurations. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about IBM NS1 Connect?

Sometimes the interface can be a bit slow to load data-heavy reports. A mobile-friendly view could also make quick checks easier when you're not at a desk. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is IBM NS1 Connect solving and how is that benefiting you?

It solves the problems of latency and failover with fast response times around the world. If traffic spikes happen, their managed DNS service can still keep things smooth and steady. That has increased uptime considerably: no need for as much manual intervention; easier solving when something goes wrong. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

MAHANTESH S H.

Lead Cybersecurity

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

11/20/2025

"Fast, Reliable DNS Management with Smart Traffic Routing"

4.5/5

What do you like best about IBM NS1 Connect?

About the IBM NS1 Connect I like how it makes DNS management fast and reliable and the smart traffic routing helps improve the application performance. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about IBM NS1 Connect?

I sometimes find the interface feel a little bit complicated and it takes time to find the proper and right settings Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Mohammad H.

softweare

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

7/11/2025

"good"

4/5

What do you like best about IBM NS1 Connect?

IBM NS1 Connect offers highly reliable DNS services with intelligent traffic steering and fast propagation. I especially like its user-friendly interface, robust APIs, and real-time performance-based routing. The analytics and monitoring features are also very helpful for optimizing and troubleshooting DNS traffic quickly. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about IBM NS1 Connect?

The learning curve can be a bit steep for beginners, especially when configuring advanced traffic steering policies. Additionally, some features may feel slightly complex without thorough documentation or support. Pricing can also be on the higher side for smaller teams or startups. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is IBM NS1 Connect solving and how is that benefiting you?

IBM NS1 Connect is helping us solve performance and reliability issues related to DNS routing. Its intelligent traffic steering ensures our users are routed to the fastest and healthiest endpoints, improving user experience and uptime. The real-time DNS changes and automated failover reduce manual interventions and minimize downtime. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Consumer Services

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

7/11/2025

"IBM NS1 is an efficient, reliable and a cheaper DNS management service"

4/5

What do you like best about IBM NS1 Connect?

In my work, I have used a combination of tools to handle dynamic routing, in case of Disaster recovery which adds an additional cost, for example AWS Global Accelerator and Route 53. While I can both manage my DNS and dynamic routing simply from one service i.e NS1. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about IBM NS1 Connect?

Does not have a sophisticated native monitoring tool. It’s needs to be integrated with 3rd party tool which adds an additional cost and technical burden. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is IBM NS1 Connect solving and how is that benefiting you?

During the failover from Datacenter to Disaster Recovery site, one has to update the DNS records or has to maintain a global DNS, in case of failover. To maintain a Global endpoint, we need to have an additional solution, but NS1 fixes the need for third party solution and is natively integrated for dynamic DNS and policy management. One other use case for my business is its geo fencing solution. Generally an additional WAF is required for such feature but not anymore with NS1. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Aditya S.

Product Designer

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

4/29/2025

"Good DNS management with control and transparency"

5/5

What do you like best about IBM NS1 Connect?

The best part about IBM NS1 Connect is its interactive interface for managing traffic and DNS configurations. It gives us real-time visibility and control over our infrastructure, drastically improving our response times during outages or peak traffic. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about IBM NS1 Connect?

The most helpful aspect is the smart routing and automation features, which help in optimizing performance across regions. It also integrates well with our existing monitoring tools, providing seamless alerts and analytics. The reliability has been a game-changer. Our uptime has noticeably improved, and we’ve reduced latency for users globally. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is IBM NS1 Connect solving and how is that benefiting you?

IBM NS1 Connect solves DNS reliability and performance issues by offering intelligent traffic handling and real-time failover capabilities. It benefits our network automation by enabling dynamic routing based on server health and location. This reduces downtime and improves user experience. The API support also makes it easy to integrate with our automation tools for faster, error-free updates. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Aman K.

Founding Engineer

Computer Software

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

7/11/2025

"Reliable and High-Performance DNS Solution"

4/5

What do you like best about IBM NS1 Connect?

I like the speed, reliability, and the flexibility it offers for managing DNS traffic with real-time updates and intelligent traffic routing. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about IBM NS1 Connect?

The reporting and analytics could be more detailed, and integration with third-party monitoring tools can be improved. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

sebastian g.

administrador de servidores

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

10/6/2025

"it has been a very didactic conference"

5/5

What do you like best about IBM NS1 Connect?

help us with the administration of the distribution Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about IBM NS1 Connect?

the system that is used is very didactic thanks Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Sudhanshu K.

Full stack developer

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

5/3/2025

"IBM NS1 Connect: Enterprise-Grade DNS with Smart Traffic Management"

5/5

What do you like best about IBM NS1 Connect?

IBM NS1 Connect is a powerful, cloud-based DNS and traffic management solution that offers fast, reliable performance and advanced routing features like geo and latency-based steering. It's ideal for enterprises needing high availability and real-time traffic control, though it may be complex for smaller teams and comes at a higher cost. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about IBM NS1 Connect?

Steep Learning Curve: Advanced traffic policies and configurations can be complex for new users or smaller teams without DNS expertise. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is IBM NS1 Connect solving and how is that benefiting you?

IBM NS1 Connect helps solve issues like downtime, slow DNS responses, and complex traffic routing. It improves application availability, speeds up performance through intelligent traffic steering, supports multi-cloud setups, and enables automation for faster DNS updates—all boosting reliability and scalability. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Syed A.

Associate CloudOps Engineer 1

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

7/29/2025

"IBM NS1 Connect"

5/5

What do you like best about IBM NS1 Connect?

IBM NS1 Connect offers fast, reliable DNS with intelligent traffic steering, real-time updates, and easy API integration for better performance and uptime. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about IBM NS1 Connect?

I don't find any negative about this product Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.