Developer-focused cloud platform known for simple, predictable pricing on Droplets (virtual machines), managed databases and app hosting.
Pricing: 4 USD · Updated 2026-09-03
cloudDroplets (virtual machines) start at $4/month with per-second billing; App Platform and Functions start at $0/month, and managed databases start at $15/month (checked 2026-09-03).
DigitalOcean is a developer-focused cloud for hosting apps and websites — virtual machines (Droplets), managed databases, object storage and app platforms with simple flat pricing.
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