# DigitalOcean Software Pricing, Alternatives & More 2026 | Capterra > With the help of Capterra, learn about DigitalOcean Software - reviews, pricing plans, popular comparisons to other Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) products and more. Source: https://www.capterra.com/p/205055/DigitalOcean --- # DigitalOcean Software Review 2026: Features, Integrations, Pros & Cons Last updated on March 13, 2026 Provider data verified by our Software Research team, and reviews moderated by our Reviews Verification team. [Description](#description)[Use cases](#use-cases)[Alternatives](#alternatives)[Users](#users)[Features](#features)[Pricing](#pricing)[Integrations](#integrations)[Support](#support)[Reviews](#reviews) DigitalOcean ## What is DigitalOcean? Straightforward IaaS to get you up and running. Predictable and straightforward billing. Offering 1 Click App Install, Managed Kubernetes, Managed Databases and more. IPv6, private networking, and monitoring at no additional cost. 14 data centers strategically positioned around the world. ## What is DigitalOcean used for? [Application Development](https://www.capterra.com/application-development-software/)[Virtual Private Server](https://www.capterra.com/virtual-private-server-software/)[Cloud Management](https://www.capterra.com/cloud-management-software/) Overall rating Based on 158 user reviews Reviews sentiment Positive 96% Neutral 2% Negative 3% Starting price $4 Flat Rate, Per Month Free trial available Capterra Shortlist charts the highest-rated and most popular products... Our "Best of" badge program showcases products with the highest ratings... Our "Best of" badge program showcases products with the highest ratings... Do you work for DigitalOcean?[Manage this product listing](https://digitalmarkets.gartner.com/get-listed/claim-bx?url=https://www.digitalocean.com&name=DigitalOcean) ## Compare with a popular alternative Capterra selects software alternatives based on relevant features, verified user reviews and user interactions. Placement may be influenced by client status. ### DigitalOcean 4.6 (158) VS. [4.4 (15,309)](https://www.capterra.com/p/19319/JIRA/reviews/) Starting Price $4 Flat Rate, Per Month Starting Price $7.91 Per User, Per Month Free Trial Free Version Pricing Options Free Trial Free Version Ease Of Use 4.6 (158) Ease Of Use 4.1 (6,133) Value For Money 4.5 (139) Value For Money 4.3 (4,371) Customer Service 4.3 (125) Customer Service 4.2 (4,031) ## DigitalOcean alternatives [4.7 (1,256)](https://www.capterra.com/p/136010/IntelliJ-IDEA/reviews/) Starting price $19.90 Per User, Per Month Pricing Options Free Trial Free Version User Rating 98% of reviewers rated it above 4 stars [4.6 (1,215)](https://www.capterra.com/p/159806/GitLab/reviews/) Starting price $29.00 Per User, Per Month Pricing Options Free Trial Free Version User Rating 96% of reviewers rated it above 4 stars Highest Rated [GitHub](https://www.capterra.com/p/129067/GitHub/) [4.8 (6,152)](https://www.capterra.com/p/129067/GitHub/reviews/) Starting price $4.00 Per User, Per Month Pricing Options Free Trial Free Version User Rating 98% of reviewers rated it above 4 stars [Learn More](https://www.capterra.com/p/129067/GitHub/) [Essential Studio](https://www.capterra.com/p/228226/Essential-Studio/) [4.5 (902)](https://www.capterra.com/p/228226/Essential-Studio/reviews/) Starting price Contact vendor for pricing Pricing Options Free Trial Free Version User Rating 93% of reviewers rated it above 4 stars [Learn More](https://www.capterra.com/p/228226/Essential-Studio/) [View all alternatives](https://www.capterra.com/p/205055/DigitalOcean/alternatives/) ## Who uses DigitalOcean? Based on Capterra reviews from the past 5 years Talk to a software expert to get a free software list tailored to your business needs ## Features Features with the highest number of reviews are displayed first. Those that have no reviews appear next, sorted alphabetically. Access Controls/Permissions 4.4 (57) 59.65% of 57 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Define levels of authorization for access to specific files or systems Backup and Recovery 4.4 (49) 63.27% of 49 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Create backups and provide methods to recover deleted/lost data Virtual Server 4.7 (41) 60.98% of 41 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Creates a virtual server that replicates all the functionalities of a dedicated physical server API 4.3 (37) 51.35% of 37 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Application programming interface that allows for integration with other systems/databases Data Storage Management 4.3 (33) 63.64% of 33 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Manage and store data in a database Load Balancing 4.3 (27) 51.85% of 27 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Process of distributing a set of tasks over a set of resources, with the aim of making their overall processing more efficient DigitalOcean 24 features Define levels of authorization for access to specific files or systems Application programming interface that allows for integration with other systems/databases Create backups and provide methods to recover deleted/lost data A network of remote servers which allow businesses to store, manage, and process data through the cloud instead of a local server Provides a channel for team members to share media files, communicate, and work together Centralized portal to help users host and manage multiple websites and resources. Manage budgets, track and optimize spending and align capacity to workload demand Stores definitions of the data elements and their relationships (metadata) and how they are retrieved for the user Move from one database to another, or upgrade the version of database software being used Protect sensitive data for digital privacy Manage and store data in a database Manage the processes involved when making the application ready for use A visual way of interacting with an application or operating system using items such as windows, icons, and menus An application for source code editing, compiling, and debugging Process of distributing a set of tasks over a set of resources, with the aim of making their overall processing more efficient Collection, search, and analysis of access logs and audit logs Observe and track the demand, usage, progress or quality of a system, product, or user Allows businesses to monitor and secure applications and workloads across multiple public clouds Tracks and makes accessible data on the health of servers and other network components. Database management based on relationships between data Set and monitor service level agreements to ensure timely response and resolution Development of software programs Track and manage virtual machines (VMs) running on physical host machines Creates a virtual server that replicates all the functionalities of a dedicated physical server Get Advice We can help you find the software with the features you need. Features 4.6 (158) 4.6 Based on 158 reviews ## Pricing Value for money 4.5 (139) Free Trial [View pricing plan details](https://www.capterra.com/p/205055/DigitalOcean/pricing/) Droplets $4.00 Flat Rate,Per Month It includes: - Deploy in Seconds - Scale on Demands - Run any workload - from mission critical apps to low traffic sites Kubernetes $12.00 Flat Rate,Per Month It includes: - Free Control Plane - Managed Kubernetes - Automate and optimize to peak performance Databases $15.00 Flat Rate,Per Month It includes: - Automated Failovers - Daily Backups - Setup and Maintenance - Managed MongoDB, Kafka, PostgreSQL, MySQL, Caching, and OpenSearch Spaces $5.00 Flat Rate,Per Month It includes: - Built in CDN - S3-Compatible Storage Volumes $10.00 Flat Rate,Per Month It includes: - Block Storage - High Availability - Resize Value for money 4.5 (139) 4.5 Based on 139 reviews ## Integrations [ Slack](https://www.capterra.com/p/135003/Slack/)[ Terraform](https://www.capterra.com/p/179262/HashiCorp/)[ Puppet Enterprise](https://www.capterra.com/p/124189/Puppet-Enterprise/)[ Rancher](https://www.capterra.com/p/234842/Rancher/) Connect with a Capterra advisor for a free 15-minute consultation Get a personalized software list aligned to your business needs with guidance from our expert advisors. Our team has helped 1 million+ businesses like yours find options that fit their needs. ## Support, customer service and training options Customer Service 4.3 (125) Support - Email/Help Desk - FAQs/Forum - Knowledge Base - Phone Support - 24/7 (Live rep) - Chat Training - In Person - Live Online - Webinars - Documentation - Videos Deployment - Web - Android - iPhone/iPad Typical users - Freelancers - Small businesses - Mid size businesses - Enterprises Customer Service 4.3 (125) 4.3 Based on 125 reviews ## User reviews Overall rating 4.6 Based on 158 reviews Filter by rating 5(114) 4(37) 3(3) 2(0) 1(4) Mentioned topic Sorted by most recent VK Vasilis K. Web Developer Computer Software ### "One of the best providers for virtual private servers and other digital services." 5.0 Overall Rating 5.0 5.0 Ease of Use 5.0 5.0 Features 4.0 4.0 Customer Service 4.0 4.0 Likelihood to Recommend 8/10 December 25, 2025 My overall experience with DigitalOcean has been great. I use it to host many of my web projects, manage my domains, storage, databases, etc. It's also cheap for simple setups but you can easily scale it if needed. Pros I really like how fast it is to spin up and setup your own virtual private server. I also love the detailed and straightforward documentation and articles. Cons It's hard to find something that I don't like. Maybe something that could be improved is the pricing. It would be great if there was an option for a pay-as-you-go plan. Review source Incentivized review: software users are invited to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive for their time and effort. All incentivized reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. AU Anonymous User Admin Consulting Information Technology and Services ### "One of the best with documentation and developer community" 5.0 Overall Rating 5.0 5.0 Ease of Use 5.0 5.0 Features 4.0 4.0 Customer Service 5.0 5.0 Likelihood to Recommend 8/10 October 28, 2025 I have not seen issues with security, performance and speed may depend on various factors, but the service quality is greatly improved by the community experience Pros Documentation is one of the best in the industry, making it easy to use and the community support is well established, reducing the learning curve. Willing to add new state of the art AI features Cons Virtual servers only, without bare metal customization, pricing could be more competitive, and no demo available without an account Review source Incentivized review: software users are invited to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive for their time and effort. All incentivized reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. JT James T. Owner Information Technology and Services ### "Great VM provider" 5.0 Overall Rating 5.0 5.0 Ease of Use 5.0 5.0 Features 5.0 5.0 Customer Service 5.0 5.0 Likelihood to Recommend 9/10 September 8, 2025 Overall a great experience. haven't have down time and the interface is simple and easy to use without searching for things Pros This platform makes it easy to deploy plenty of common apps. The ability to spin up a VM and do what you need without much hassle is a great benefit Cons There isn't much to dislike about DigitalOcean. The price and feature are in sync and outages have never been an issue Review source Incentivized review: software users are invited to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive for their time and effort. All incentivized reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. AU Anonymous User Student Medical Practice ### "Great virtual cloud software!" 5.0 Overall Rating 5.0 5.0 Ease of Use 5.0 5.0 Features 5.0 5.0 Customer Service 5.0 5.0 Likelihood to Recommend 8/10 August 27, 2025 Although I've only been using it for a short while, Digital Ocean has really helped me complete my n8n workflows through their pre-made drops interface. Pros It's super easy to use and has great speed and performance for your drops. Also there are plenty of youtube videos to help if you get stuck Cons There are more pros that cons, the only setback I've noticed worth mentioning is if you're not initially familiar with digitalcloud interfaces then it's best to follow their tutorial which is great! Switched from [Google Cloud Run](https://www.capterra.com/p/268691/Google-Cloud-Run/) There seemed to be a greater value for money with digital ocean Review source Incentivized review: software users are invited to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive for their time and effort. All incentivized reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. Zachary C. Director Computer & Network Security ### "Best cloud servers for developers" 4.0 Overall Rating 4.0 4.0 Ease of Use 5.0 5.0 Features 4.0 4.0 Customer Service 0.0 0.0 Likelihood to Recommend 8/10 August 4, 2025 Pros Simple reliable services, been using them for years and never had any major issues with them. They offer a wide range of services which at times can be overwhelming. Service is build around security Cons I feel there service has gone too much towards AI and is no longer just about simple virtual servers, this means there is a big learning curve now Switched from [Vultr](https://www.capterra.com/p/228645/Vultr/) We had issues with downtime with Vultr and swapped for better service. Review source Incentivized review: software users are invited to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive for their time and effort. All incentivized reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. AU Anonymous User Owner Accounting ### "A Basic User's Experience" 5.0 Overall Rating 5.0 5.0 Ease of Use 4.0 4.0 Features 5.0 5.0 Customer Service 5.0 5.0 Likelihood to Recommend 7/10 August 2, 2025 No complaints! It's been hosting my admittedly fairly simple sites for a few years no with no issues. Pros It's pretty simple to get up and running with a WordPress site and then customize. There's no limit on domain names, sub-domains and the like via the aliases function. Haven't dug much into the development options, but they look pretty deep. Also, it feels like the service is updated pretty frequently, and in my experience has been solid. Cons In places there appears to be a bit of a learning curve, but there are good support pages to explain how to do things. Review source Incentivized review: software users are invited to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive for their time and effort. All incentivized reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. PL Palitha L. Owner Information Technology and Services ### "Extremely Disappointed – Poor Communication and Unfair Charges" 1.0 Overall Rating 1.0 1.0 Ease of Use 1.0 1.0 Features 1.0 1.0 Customer Service 1.0 1.0 Likelihood to Recommend 0/10 June 23, 2025 I used a VPS from DigitalOcean for a few months. Recently, they sent a copyright-related notice to my email unfortunately, it went to my spam folder, so I missed it. Without any further warning or follow-up, they blocked the public IP address of my server. This caused a major outage for one of my clients, and I only found out when their system stopped working completely. I immediately contacted DigitalOcean support to resolve the issue, but after waiting more than 16 hours, I still didn’t receive a response. With no communication from their end, I had to pause all my work and migrate the entire platform to AWS at my own cost. I also had to compensate my client for the downtime. To make things worse, even though the server was inaccessible, DigitalOcean continued charging me for it daily. After 4 days with no response from support, I deleted the host entirely. Their handling of the situation was unprofessional, slow, and costly. I cannot recommend DigitalOcean after this experience. If your work is time-sensitive or client-critical, look elsewhere. Fast, reliable support and transparent communication are essential and sadly, DigitalOcean fell short on both. Pros Initially, the setup process was straightforward, and the server performance was decent for the price. The interface is clean and easy to use for basic server management. Cons Their support is extremely slow and unresponsive during critical issues. They blocked my server without proper notification (email went to spam), causing a major outage. Even after contacting support immediately, I received no response for days. Despite the service being unusable, I was still charged daily. This lack of communication and fairness was unacceptable. Alternatives considered [AWS Config](https://www.capterra.com/p/205398/AWS-Config/) Reasons for choosing DigitalOcean I chose DigitalOcean because of its ease of use. But I was wrong. Their services are very poor. Review source Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. All submitted reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. SK Saad K. PhD Candidate Higher Education ### "Great produce" 5.0 Overall Rating 5.0 5.0 Ease of Use 5.0 5.0 Features 5.0 5.0 Customer Service 5.0 5.0 Likelihood to Recommend 10/10 June 5, 2025 The overall experience in terms of quality of service was great. Highly recommended especially for startups that do not have the capital to host servers. Pros Seamless hosting of my website that was scalable on the go with convenient pricing strategy that fits budget for small ventures to enterprise level. Highly recommended. Cons Though the pricing strategy is flexible, it can be a bit pricy for small ventures that are not generating revenues. Review source Incentivized review: software users are invited to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive for their time and effort. All incentivized reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. Babatunde O. SEO Marketer Market Research ### "99% server uptime" 5.0 Overall Rating 5.0 5.0 Ease of Use 5.0 5.0 Features 5.0 5.0 Customer Service 5.0 5.0 Likelihood to Recommend 10/10 May 5, 2025 Uptime for my servers have been 99% with hardly any speed issues. Pros DigitalOcean app platform is super impressive for hosting powerful apps and deploying static web apps faster. Cons Price for 2CPU and above is super expensive compared to competitors online. Review source Incentivized review: software users are invited to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive for their time and effort. All incentivized reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. AM Andrew M. Owner Computer Software ### "Good solid Cloud provider" 4.0 Overall Rating 4.0 4.0 Ease of Use 5.0 5.0 Features 4.0 4.0 Customer Service 0.0 0.0 Likelihood to Recommend 8/10 May 5, 2025 Pros Simple Cloud Service that is easy to setup and use for a reasonable price. It just works Cons Lacks the depth of tooling and range of services compared with the larger providerss Review source Incentivized review: software users are invited to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive for their time and effort. All incentivized reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. 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