DigitalOcean alternatives

DigitalOcean: Cloud servers, managed databases and an app platform for developers.

DigitalOcean is simple, but its servers cost more than some providers, and managed platforms can save you work. These are the hosts developers compare it with.

Last updated September 25, 2026

6 alternatives to DigitalOcean

Hetzner

Hetzner has some of the cheapest cloud and dedicated servers, with data centers in Germany and Finland.
- Paid
- Web
- Made in Germany
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Vultr

Vultr offers cloud servers, bare metal and GPUs in many regions.
- Paid
- Web
- Made in United States
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Linode

Linode, now part of Akamai, is a similar developer-friendly cloud.
- Paid
- Web
- Made in United States
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Render

Render is a managed platform, so you deploy apps and Render runs the servers for you.
- Freemium
- Web
- Made in United States
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Railway

Railway deploys apps and databases from your repo.
- Freemium
- Web
- Made in United States
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Fly.io

Fly.io runs your apps close to your users in many regions.
- Freemium
- Web
- Made in United States
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DigitalOcean alternatives compared

Product	Pricing	Platforms	Made in
Hetzner	Paid	Web	Germany
Vultr	Paid	Web	United States
Linode	Paid	Web	United States
Render	Freemium	Web	United States
Railway	Freemium	Web	United States
Fly.io	Freemium	Web	United States

DigitalOcean alternatives: frequently asked questions

What are the best alternatives to DigitalOcean?

Popular alternatives to DigitalOcean are Hetzner, Vultr and Linode. You can compare their pricing, platforms and the country they're made in on this page.

Is there a free alternative to DigitalOcean?

Yes. Render, Railway and Fly.io have a free plan.

Is there a European alternative to DigitalOcean?

Yes. Hetzner (Germany) is made in Europe.