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I Built a Free Subdomain Platform for Developers — Here's How

Dev.to / 3/18/2026

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Key Points

  • nxtdev.xyz is a new free subdomain platform that lets developers claim a subdomain like yourname.nxtdev.xyz and manage DNS records (A, CNAME, TXT, MX) directly through a clean dashboard with real DNS control.
  • The service is fully free, with no credit card requirement, no hidden plans, and no usage limits on the core feature.
  • The creator invites feedback on additional DNS features or integrations to better fit developers' workflows.
  • This launch aims to provide developers with a real URL for side projects and APIs without incurring domain costs.

Every developer has hit this moment — you have a side project, an API, or just something you want to test publicly, but you don't want to buy a domain just for that.
I hit this problem one too many times. So I built nxtdev.xyz — a free subdomain platform with real DNS control, built specifically for developers.

What is nxtdev.xyz?

nxtdev.xyz lets you claim a free subdomain like yourname.nxtdev.xyz and manage its DNS records directly — A, CNAME, TXT, MX — through a clean dashboard. No redirects, no tricks. Real DNS.

Why Free?

Because every developer deserves a real URL without a credit card. nxtdev.xyz is fully free — no hidden plans, no usage limits on the core feature

Try It
👉 nxtdev.xyz

Would love your feedback — especially what DNS features or integrations would make this more useful for your workflow. Drop a comment below! 🙏