DigitalOcean
Developer-first experience with the best docs in the industry
Get started with DigitalOceanDigitalOcean pioneered the developer-friendly cloud experience. Their Droplets (VPS) are well-known for reliable performance, their documentation is second to none, and their ecosystem of tutorials makes self-hosting approachable. A solid choice if you value learning resources and a polished UI.
Pricing plans
| Plan | Price | vCPU | RAM | Storage | Bandwidth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic Droplet | $6.00/mo | 1 vCPU | 1 GB | 25 GB SSD | 1 TB |
| Basic Droplet | $12.00/mo | 1 vCPU | 2 GB | 50 GB SSD | 2 TB |
| Basic Droplet | $18.00/mo | 2 vCPU | 2 GB | 60 GB SSD | 3 TB |
| Basic Droplet | $24.00/mo | 2 vCPU | 4 GB | 80 GB SSD | 4 TB |
Prices are indicative and subject to change. Check the provider's website for current rates.
Data center locations (9)
New YorkSan FranciscoAmsterdamSingaporeLondonFrankfurtTorontoBangaloreSydney
Pros & cons
Pros
- Industry-leading documentation and tutorials
- Clean, intuitive control panel
- Managed databases, Kubernetes, and App Platform available
- Strong community and extensive third-party integrations
- Predictable pricing with monthly billing caps
Cons
- More expensive than Hetzner and Linode for equivalent specs
- Limited bandwidth included on entry plans
- Fewer EU/Asia-Pacific locations than Vultr
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