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DigitalOcean
Developer-first cloud with simple Droplet VPS and managed app services.
4.6· 1,918 reviews· via G2Founded 2011 · New York, NY
What is DigitalOcean?
DigitalOcean is a developer-focused cloud provider known for simple, predictably priced virtual servers called Droplets, plus managed databases, Kubernetes, and app hosting. It targets developers, startups, and SMBs wanting cloud infrastructure without the complexity of larger hyperscalers.
Best known for: Simple, developer-friendly cloud VPS Droplets at predictable prices
Key features
- Droplet virtual servers (VPS)
- Managed Kubernetes
- Managed databases
- App Platform PaaS
- Object and block storage
- Predictable flat-rate pricing
Who DigitalOcean is best for
- Developers and startups
- App and API hosting
- Scalable cloud infrastructure
Ideal team: Technical teams and startups that want clean, affordable cloud infrastructure they manage themselves.
DigitalOcean pricing
Basic 512 MB
$4/flat / mo
- 512 MB RAM
- 1 shared vCPU
- 10 GB SSD
Popular
Basic 2 GB
$12/flat / mo
- 2 GB RAM
- 1 vCPU
- 50 GB SSD
Basic 4 GB
$24/flat / mo
- 4 GB RAM
- 2 vCPUs
- 4 TB transfer
Costs to watch before you commit
- Bandwidth overages, backups, and snapshots billed separately
- Managed databases and load balancers add cost
- No hand-holding support; DevOps knowledge assumed
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