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Starting at $4.00

App Platform (PaaS)

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DigitalOcean Demo - Create a Droplet
Simple, affordable, fast virtual machines.
DigitalOcean Demo - App Platform
Build, deploy, and scale apps quickly using a simple, fully managed solution. We’ll handle the infrastructure, app runtimes and dependencies, so that you can push code to production in just a few clicks.
DigitalOcean Demo - Managed Databases
Leave the complexity of database administration to us. We’ll handle setting up, backing up, and updating — so you can focus on building great apps.
DigitalOcean Demo - Managed Kubernetes
Managed Kubernetes designed for you and your small business. Start small at just $10 per month, and scale up and save with our free control plane and inexpensive bandwidth.
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Always know what you'll pay with monthly caps and flat pricing across all data centers.
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Users consistently praise the ease of use and transparent pricing of DigitalOcean, highlighting how quickly they can set up and manage cloud resources without unnecessary complexity. The intuitive interface and comprehensive documentation make it accessible for both beginners and experienced developers. However, some users note that it may lack certain advanced features compared to larger providers.

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Gabriel P.
GP
Computer Engineer
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Straightforward, Reliable, but Costs Can Add Up"
What do you like best about DigitalOcean?

I really appreciate how easy it is to use the Ubuntu virtual machines. The setup is quick and straightforward, making it very convenient to get a server up and running. DigitalOcean provides a simple and intuitive interface, reliable performance, and good documentation. It's very beginner-friendly while still offering powerful features, which makes deploying and managing applications efficient and accessible. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about DigitalOcean?

The pricing can be relatively expensive for countries like Brazil, and it becomes even more costly when the application needs to scale and handle a high amount of traffic. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Warit C.
WC
Full-Stack Software Developer
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Versatile Server Options, Needs Better Pricing"
What do you like best about DigitalOcean?

I use DigitalOcean for deploying application and database servers. I like the ability to quickly start and run different server configurations across the world. I appreciate the good server options DigitalOcean provides, like RAM and CPU optimized instances, which I can use depending on the task. This variety in server options is quite valuable to me because I can choose between them based on the applications I run, like adding more memory if an app consumes a lot of RAM. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about DigitalOcean?

Maybe update server prices more often as RAM and CPU become cheaper, but it is not critical. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Gunther C.
GC
Software Engineer
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Simple and Powerful Cloud Infrastructure"
What do you like best about DigitalOcean?

DigitalOcean's offerings are affordable and they offer a wide variety of resources that are easy to configure and use. Their virtual machines (Droplets) typically only take a few minutes to configure before they are ready to use. Their managed load balancer offering works seamlessly with the droplets and has straight forward security rule controls. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about DigitalOcean?

I think there are very few downsides to DigitalOcean Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Mouctar D.
MD
Co-Founder & Full Stack Engineer
Computer Software
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Good Value for Money, Easy Installation"
What do you like best about DigitalOcean?

I really appreciate DigitalOcean's App Platform and Spaces. These features prove valuable for deploying client projects within my development agency. I find that DigitalOcean offers a very interesting value for money compared to other cloud competitors. The initial setup of DigitalOcean is quite easy, which is a notable advantage for getting started quickly. Overall, these aspects make our gradual transition from AWS to DigitalOcean supported and justified. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about DigitalOcean?

Databases on DigitalOcean are considered somewhat expensive, especially for small projects. For example, the Postgres database at 15 dollars is seen as a significant expense, to the point that it seems more cost-effective to create your own Docker image to use it. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Ankit P.
AP
Digital Marketing Manager
Marketing and Advertising
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Great Value Cloud Hosting Plans, Easy WordPress Setup"
What do you like best about DigitalOcean?

The Plan Digital Ocean offer plan starts with $6 whic is great for starting hosting and all the things on cloud Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about DigitalOcean?

Their are no specifc dislike about Digital Ocean Since i am not so techy so sometime feel difficulty with black code screen but wordpress setup is fine Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Kenneth R.
KR
CEO
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Easily Implement Scalable Droplets At A Modest Cost"
What do you like best about DigitalOcean?

Digital ocean is a convenient and cost effective means of running servers that can be scaled as needed and when needed. I've never encountered an issue with the service itself and have been using it since sometime in 2018. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about DigitalOcean?

I have never had any issues with using DigitalOcean & have only noticed a slight increase in cost since I began using the service 7+ years ago. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

MH
"Affordable & Efficient for Small Websites"
What do you like best about DigitalOcean?

I have been using DigitalOcean for about six months for my personal website, and the experience has been quite positive. I appreciate that DigitalOcean offers a more affordable pricing structure compared to Amazon AWS, especially since AWS has a pricing model that can be quite variable. With DigitalOcean, I have a clear idea of my monthly expenses, which helps me manage my budget effectively. The setup process for DigitalOcean was quite straightforward, similar to AWS, but what stood out was the abundance of tutorials available. These tutorials are incredibly helpful, guiding me through almost every aspect and simplifying the setup process significantly. I also value the droplet feature; despite facing some initial problems with specific template droplets, opting for a regular, non-templated droplet worked perfectly for my needs. The pricing is another major attraction for me, as it provides a cost-effective solution for a small droplet with the right amount of RAM and requirements necessary for a small website. Overall, these aspects make DigitalOcean a favorable choice for my hosting needs. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about DigitalOcean?

I find the storage services offered by DigitalOcean not very competitive compared to Amazon's S3. If I had to choose a storage solution, I'd consider going back to Amazon for that purpose. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Simple when you want to be, but capable when you need it to be."
What do you like best about DigitalOcean?

What I like most about DigitalOcean is the ease of use! Sure, I understand how AWS and GCP works, but those environments can quickly become intimidatingly complex, even for simple things. DigitalOcean strips away that complexity that really helps someone like me, who just wants to focus their energy on their app, not complex infra decisions. That's DO's value for me. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about DigitalOcean?

I have yet to find anything problematic about DigitalOcean's service. There's little nitpicks, maybe, but I have no serious dislikes to mention. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

David G.
DG
Professor
"Affordable and Easy Infrastructure Management"
What do you like best about DigitalOcean?

I appreciate how DigitalOcean significantly cuts costs compared to other providers, making it a highly attractive option for my budget. This affordability is beneficial as it helps me save money while still fulfilling my hosting needs efficiently. Although I don’t consider myself a power user, I find the platform intuitive enough that I believe I can easily set up new machines if needed. Managing existing infrastructure feels straightforward as well. Moreover, using DigitalOcean to host my website has been a cost-effective solution, aligning perfectly with my financial needs. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about DigitalOcean?

I find the initial setup somewhat challenging, requiring an external article to guide me through it as the support or instructions from DigitalOcean were not readily apparent or sufficient for my needs. Additionally, I am frustrated by the frequent reminders about payments. They make me overly aware of the monthly fee, which becomes annoying since I don't need multiple reminders for this. I've mentioned this concern to DigitalOcean before, but there hasn't been any change, which suggests they are not listening to customer feedback effectively. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

TN
"Flexible, User-Friendly with Room for Improvement"
What do you like best about DigitalOcean?

I appreciate how flexible and customizable DigitalOcean is, allowing me to easily transition from other platforms like Python Anywhere. The ease of setup and management, particularly for Linux boxes, has been a significant advantage, enabling me to solve my hosting needs and empowering me to create more web applications. The dashboard is another standout feature that enhances my user experience, making management straightforward and intuitive. I also find the backups extremely useful, providing peace of mind. The support materials, including tutorials available online, have been helpful, and AI tools have made navigating them even easier and more enjoyable. Working with simple yet effective terminal commands and the integration with SSH, Git, GitHub, and Docker enhances my workflow seamlessly. The company's overall vibe is fantastic, with a simple and elegant interface that promotes fun and learning, ticking all the right boxes for me. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about DigitalOcean?

I feel restricted by the inability to downsize a droplet once the disk size has been increased. Even though I understand there are technical reasons for this limitation, it can be frustrating when you upsize for a particular need and realize later that it was unnecessary. This leaves you feeling stuck because you cannot revert to a smaller size. This constraint seems to go against the flexible and empowering vibe that DigitalOcean aims to provide. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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