Hosting overview
DigitalOcean is a developer-favourite cloud (since 2011) with simple Droplet servers across 9 data centres (US, Netherlands, Germany, UK, Singapore…). NVMe, hourly billing, powerful API/CLI and App Platform — handy for deploying apps, including vibe-coded projects.
Pros
- 9 data centres: US, NL, DE, UK, SG…
- Droplets from $4/mo, hourly billing
- API/CLI, App Platform, managed DBs
- Card and PayPal payments, $200 credit for new users
Cons
- No cPanel-style panel (developer-focused)
- English support; advanced tiers are paid
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Frequently asked questions
How much does DigitalOcean hosting cost?
DigitalOcean plans start at $4 per month. Current prices and plan contents are in the table on this page; Renewal cost may differ from the first term.
Where are DigitalOcean servers located?
DigitalOcean runs 9 locations, including USA, Netherlands, Germany, United Kingdom, Singapore. Pick the data centre closest to your audience — it directly affects your site's response time.
How long has DigitalOcean been in business?
DigitalOcean has operated since 2011 — that is 15 years in the hosting market.
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