DigitalOcean, LLC

The Developer Cloud

๐ŸŒ USA ๐Ÿ“… Founded 2011 ๐Ÿข 9 Data Centers

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.

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Plans
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Locations
99.99%
Uptime SLA

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

๐Ÿ‘ Advantages

  • โœ“ Exceptionally intuitive and user-friendly interface
  • โœ“ Comprehensive documentation and tutorials
  • โœ“ Large active community for support
  • โœ“ Predictable and transparent pricing
  • โœ“ Fast deployment and excellent uptime
  • โœ“ 1-click apps and marketplace integrations
  • โœ“ Strong managed services offering
  • โœ“ Excellent API and CLI tools
  • โœ“ Free bandwidth allowances included
  • โœ“ Regular platform innovations and features

๐Ÿ‘Ž Disadvantages

  • โœ— Higher pricing compared to budget providers
  • โœ— Limited enterprise features vs AWS/Azure
  • โœ— Fewer data center locations than Vultr
  • โœ— Support primarily ticket-based

๐ŸŽฏ Best For

Solo developers and small development teams Startups and early-stage companies Web applications and API backends Managed Kubernetes deployments Learning and experimenting with cloud infrastructure

Features & Specifications

๐Ÿ“ Locations

HeadquartersNew York, USA
Data Centers9 regions

๐Ÿ›Ÿ Support

LevelStandard
Response24h

โš™๏ธ Features

API Accessโœ“
Custom ISOโœ—
Private Networkโœ“

๐Ÿ’ณ Billing

CurrencyUSD
Cycleshourly, monthly

๐Ÿ“‹ SLA

Uptime99.99%
Credit Policyโœ“

๐Ÿ’ป OS Support

Linux7 distros

Frequently Asked Questions

Is DigitalOcean good for beginners?
Absolutely. DigitalOcean is widely considered the most beginner-friendly cloud provider, with an intuitive interface, extensive tutorials, and a supportive community. Their documentation is excellent for learning cloud concepts.
Does DigitalOcean offer free tier?
DigitalOcean does not have a permanent free tier, but frequently offers $200 in credits valid for 60 days for new users. This allows extensive testing of their platform risk-free.
How does DigitalOcean compare to AWS?
DigitalOcean is simpler and more affordable for standard workloads, with better developer experience. AWS offers more services and global reach but with higher complexity and costs. Choose DO for simplicity, AWS for enterprise scale.
What is a DigitalOcean Droplet?
A Droplet is DigitalOcean's term for a virtual private server (VPS). It is a scalable compute instance available in various sizes, from basic shared CPU to dedicated CPU and memory-optimized configurations.

DigitalOcean, LLC Plans (31)

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Plan CPU RAM Storage Bandwidth Price/mo Visit
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.