Hetzner is a German hosting institution renowned for delivering the best price-to-performance ratio in Europe - cloud servers from €4/mo, bare-metal from €52/mo, and block storage at €0.04/GB. With data centers in Germany, Finland, and the US, a generous free tier, and ultra-low €0.0012/GB egress, it is the value benchmark for VPS and dedicated hosting.
DigitalOcean
DigitalOcean is the quintessential developer cloud - predictable flat-rate droplet pricing from $6/mo, famously clear documentation, and a growing platform that now spans managed Kubernetes, serverless functions, block storage, and managed databases. With a generous free trial and one-click app marketplace, it remains the easiest on-ramp for startups and indie developers.
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- API
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- CLI
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- Terraform
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Block storage
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Egress
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Kubernetes
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DOKS HA control plane | $40.00 | $0.036 | $14.00 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does DigitalOcean offer?
DigitalOcean publishes pricing across 4 product categories we track, listed by category below with per-unit pricing, specs, and region coverage.
How much does DigitalOcean cost?
Each category section below shows DigitalOcean's starting price and the full plan lineup. Prices are in USD and link straight to the provider.
Does DigitalOcean have a free tier?
The facts panel shows whether DigitalOcean offers a free tier, free credits, and whether a credit card is required to sign up.
Where are DigitalOcean's datacenters?
The datacenter countries section lists every country where DigitalOcean operates capacity that we have recorded, so you can pick a region near your users.
Is DigitalOcean cheaper than the major clouds?
It depends on the product. Use the comparison links below to put DigitalOcean head to head with rivals and see where it wins on price and where it does not.
How do I sign up for DigitalOcean?
Use the visit button to go straight to DigitalOcean. The facts panel notes whether a credit card or KYC is required and whether provisioning is instant.