DigitalOcean
A developer-friendly cloud with simple pricing.
Where we use it
- Small production apps
- Managed databases
- Startups
Strengths
- Simplicity
- Predictable pricing
Considerations
Trade-offs worth knowing before you choose it.
- Fewer managed services than hyperscalers
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