DNS Beacon as a DynDNS (Dyn) alternative
Dyn — the original DynDNS.org — dropped its free tier years ago and is now a paid Oracle product. DNS Beacon brings back a genuinely free option for dynamic DNS, with your own domain, free Let's Encrypt certificates, and the same DynDNS2 protocol, so your existing router setup keeps working.
| Feature | DNS Beacon | Dyn (DynDNS.org) |
|---|---|---|
| Free tier | ✓ | ✗ |
| Use your own domain | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free SSL certificates (Let's Encrypt) | ✓ | ✗ |
| Router support (DynDNS2) | ✓ | ✓ |
| IPv6 (AAAA) | ✓ | ✓ |
| No periodic re-confirmation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Teams / multiple users | ✓ | ✗ |
| EU operator (GDPR, Impressum) | ✓ | ✗ |
Comparison based on publicly available information as of May 2026. Competitor features and plans may have changed since — please verify on their website.
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DNS Beacon speaks the standard DynDNS2 protocol, so your existing router config mostly carries over. Create a free account and point your hostname at us.