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Key facts
- Vendor
- DigitalOcean
- Pricing
- Usage-based — From $4/mo
- Free tier
- No
- Platforms
- Web, Api
- Best for
- Developers, Startups
- Editor rating
- 4.6 / 5
- Founded
- 2011
- Headquarters
- New York, NY, USA
What is DigitalOcean?
DigitalOcean is a web hosting tool from DigitalOcean. DigitalOcean offers developer-friendly cloud servers (Droplets) and managed services.
DigitalOcean uses usage-based pricing. From $4/mo.
It's best suited to developers, startups and runs on Web, Api.
Standout strengths include simple & predictable, great docs, developer-friendly. Worth weighing: fewer services than aws.
DigitalOcean pricing
Pros
- Simple & predictable
- Great docs
- Developer-friendly
Cons
- Fewer services than AWS
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Frequently asked questions
What is DigitalOcean?
DigitalOcean offers developer-friendly cloud servers (Droplets) and managed services.
How much does DigitalOcean cost?
DigitalOcean is usage-based-priced. Paid plans start at $4/mo.
Does DigitalOcean have a free trial?
DigitalOcean does not advertise a free trial.
What platforms does DigitalOcean support?
DigitalOcean is available on Web, Api.