DigitalOcean
Developer simplicity and first-class documentation
A developer-focused cloud platform known for a clean interface, excellent documentation and managed products such as databases and App Platform. A comfortable choice if you want to launch quickly without complexity.
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What sets DigitalOcean apart
Overage is charged at about $0.01 per GB. Weekly backups can be enabled for 20% of the plan price.
Plans and prices
6 plans. Monthly price in the provider currency with an approximate USD conversion.
| Plan | vCPU | Memory | Storage | Traffic | Price / mo | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic 1 GB Shared plans | 1 | 1 GB | 25 GB SSD | 1 TB | $6 | Details |
| Basic 2 GB Shared plans | 1 | 2 GB | 50 GB SSD | 2 TB | $12 | Details |
| Basic 2 vCPU / 2 GB Shared plans | 2 | 2 GB | 60 GB SSD | 3 TB | $18 | Details |
| Basic 2 vCPU / 4 GB Shared plans | 2 | 4 GB | 80 GB SSD | 4 TB | $24 | Details |
| Basic 4 vCPU / 8 GB Shared plans | 4 | 8 GB | 160 GB SSD | 5 TB | $48 | Details |
| Basic 8 vCPU / 16 GB Shared plans | 8 | 16 GB | 320 GB SSD | 6 TB | $96 | Details |
Prices exclude taxes. For plans with a promo price, we use the renewal price in comparisons to keep comparisons fair. The source is the official pricing page , last data review: 14 November 2026. Check the provider page to confirm the final price.
Additional costs
These items make the difference between the advertised price and the final invoice.
Calculate your monthly cost
Pick a plan, add backups, extra IPv4 addresses and extra traffic, and see the final number before subscribing.
Prices exclude taxes and any control panel licence. Extra traffic is only charged if you actually exceed the included quota; check the regional quota table above.
Side-by-side with competitors
The cheapest plan meeting the starter requirements (2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM, 80 GB storage) at each provider, in USD before taxes.
The comparison matches a price baseline, not the full specification; processors, traffic and managed services can differ. Open a provider to review all of its plans.
Pros, cons, and buying decision
Advantages of DigitalOcean
- Easiest platform for beginners launching servers
- Documentation and guides among the best in the field
- Production-ready managed products
- Built-in backups and monitoring tools
Points to watch
- Prices significantly higher than Hetzner
- Limited traffic and expensive overage
- Backups add 20% to the bill
- Entry plans have modest resources
When should you choose DigitalOcean?
DecisionSmall teams and developers who value simplicity.
- If your budget is limited and you want maximum resources for the price.
- If its data centers (11 regions across North America, Europe and Asia) are close to your audience.
- If you're comfortable managing the server yourself without a paid control panel.
Questions about DigitalOcean
Direct answers to the questions that come up before subscribing.
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What is the best plan for a WordPress site or small app?
Comparisons including DigitalOcean
Compare directly with other providers in the same price tier.
At the 2 vCPU / 4 GB tier: Hetzner Cloud is cheaper — CPX22 (2 vCPU, 4 GB) at $18.75
At the 2 vCPU / 4 GB tier: Vultr is cheaper — Cloud Compute 2 vCPU / 4 GB (2 vCPU, 4 GB) at $20
Price tables across four tiers and use cases
Is DigitalOcean the cheapest option for your project?
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