DigitalOcean, LLC
The Developer Cloud
DigitalOcean is a leading US-based cloud infrastructure provider founded in 2011, designed specifically for developers with simplicity and ease-of-use at its core. Known for predictable pricing, extensive documentation, and a thriving community of millions of developers, DigitalOcean makes cloud computing accessible.
Why Choose DigitalOcean, LLC?
Developer-Focused
Built for developers with simple UI, extensive API, detailed documentation and 2.7M+ community tutorials.
Predictable Pricing
Transparent pricing starting at $4/month with no hidden fees, bandwidth overages or surprise charges.
15 Global Regions
Deploy worldwide in major cities across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific and India.
55-Second Deploy
Industry-leading deployment speed with Droplets ready in under a minute, perfect for rapid scaling.
Pros & Cons
๐ Advantages
- โ Exceptionally intuitive and user-friendly interface
- โ Comprehensive documentation and tutorials
- โ Large active community for support
- โ Predictable and transparent pricing
- โ Fast deployment and excellent uptime
- โ 1-click apps and marketplace integrations
- โ Strong managed services offering
- โ Excellent API and CLI tools
- โ Free bandwidth allowances included
- โ Regular platform innovations and features
๐ Disadvantages
- โ Higher pricing compared to budget providers
- โ Limited enterprise features vs AWS/Azure
- โ Fewer data center locations than Vultr
- โ Support primarily ticket-based
๐ฏ Best For
Features & Specifications
๐ Locations
๐ Support
โ๏ธ Features
๐ณ Billing
๐ SLA
๐ป OS Support
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is a DigitalOcean Droplet?
DigitalOcean, LLC Plans (31)
View All โ| Plan | CPU | RAM | Storage | Bandwidth | Price/mo | Visit |
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| 1GB-1vCPU Linux (Monthly) | 1 Core Regular | 512 MB | 10 GB SSD | 0.5 TB | $4.00 | Visit* |
| 1GB-1vCPU Linux (Monthly) | 1 Core Regular | 1 GB | 25 GB SSD | 0.001 TB | $6.00 | Visit* |
| 2GB-1vCPU Linux (Monthly) | 1 Core Regular | 2 GB | 50 GB SSD | 0.002 TB | $12.00 | Visit* |
| 2GB-2vCPU Linux (Monthly) | 2 Cores Regular | 2 GB | 60 GB SSD | 0.003 TB | $18.00 | Visit* |
| 4GB-2vCPU Linux (Monthly) | 2 Cores Regular | 4 GB | 80 GB SSD | 0.004 TB | $24.00 | Visit* |
| 8GB-4vCPU Linux (Monthly) | 4 Cores Regular | 8 GB | 160 GB SSD | 0.005 TB | $48.00 | Visit* |
| 16GB-8vCPU Linux (Monthly) | 8 Cores Regular | 16 GB | 320 GB SSD | 0.006 TB | $96.00 | Visit* |
| 4GB-2vCPU Linux (Monthly) | 2 Cores Dedicated | 4 GB | 25 GB NVMe SSD | 0.004 TB | $42.00 | Visit* |
| 8GB-4vCPU Linux (Monthly) | 4 Cores Dedicated | 8 GB | 50 GB NVMe SSD | 0.005 TB | $84.00 | Visit* |
| 16GB-8vCPU Linux (Monthly) | 8 Cores Dedicated | 16 GB | 100 GB NVMe SSD | 0.006 TB | $168.00 | Visit* |
About DigitalOcean, LLC
Since launching in 2011, DigitalOcean has grown to become one of the largest cloud platforms, serving over 600,000 businesses worldwide. Their infrastructure focuses on developer experience, offering straightforward pricing, intuitive interfaces, and comprehensive learning resources. DigitalOcean Droplets (VPS instances) are powered by Intel and AMD processors with SSD or NVMe storage across 15 data centers globally. Beyond basic compute, they offer managed Kubernetes, databases, spaces (object storage), and a robust marketplace with 1-click apps. DigitalOcean has consistently been rated highest for ease-of-use among major cloud providers.