DigitalOcean Reviews – Top Best Cloud Hosting for Builders founded in 2012 to meet the needs of developers who were looking for simple.
Meet DigitalOcean
Our mission is to simplify cloud computing so builders can spend more time creating software that changes the world.
Story
DigitalOcean was founded in 2012 to meet the needs of developers who were looking for simple, affordable cloud computing solutions. Our first product, the Droplet, is an easy-to-use virtual machine that can be spun up in just minutes. Over the past decade, DigitalOcean has evolved to serve both software developers and the small-to-medium-sized businesses that are at the heart of innovation today.
Today, DigitalOcean is proud to offer solutions that cater to the needs of those just learning to code, builders getting started on their big idea, and scalers, businesses that are growing rapidly and need a cloud solution that will scale alongside them. Putting simplicity first, we provide a range of cloud computing solutions, from virtual machines to managed Kubernetes, that are tailored to the needs of startups and small businesses.
Team
We're making waves all over the world, as a remote-first company with employees in multiple countries around the globe. Our team is big on collaboration, inclusion, and flexibility. We care deeply about supporting the growth of our employees and making sure they feel professionally fulfilled in everything they DO.
Dream it. Build it. Grow it.
Whatever your vision—a SaaS app, an AI/ML business, a website, an eCommerce store—build it here using DigitalOcean's simple, cost-effective cloud hosting services.
#1 In IaaS usability, VPS for SMBs, & SMB Hosting on G2
15 Globally distributed datacenters
99.99% Uptime SLA for Droplets and Volumes block storage
>600k Customers building with DigitalOcean
What's new and what's next at DigitalOcean
Read all about our latest product enhancements, starting with Managed Kafka, more Droplet choices, GPU's for AI/ML apps, and get a sneak peek at the exciting product updates we’re planning this year and beyond.
How real businesses use DigitalOcean to accelerate their growth
How H Grant Design uses Cloudways managed hosting to manage client websites.
“For me, support is key. If a company provides amazing support, that goes above anything else. Cloudways offers fantastic support. The easy installation of WordPress is also really impressive. I can get a new install done within 2 minutes, and it ‘just works.'”
Deliver exceptional experiences with our newest data center in Sydney, Australia
Businesses in Australia and New Zealand have trusted DigitalOcean's cloud computing platform to deploy and scale next-generation applications while providing a superior customer experience.
Benefits to activate the builder in you
From simple tools and predictable pricing to support designed for growing businesses, DigitalOcean's cloud is built to serve the unique needs of startups and SMBs.
Build and ship faster using simple tools
All of our products are built with simplicity at their core, so you can spend your time focusing on building apps, not infrastructure.
Grow profitably with predictable cloud costs
Our predictable pricing and leading price-to-performance ratio contribute to an ROI of 186%, according to a Forrester study.
Reduce your roadblocks with dedicated support
Get free, personalized support or upgrade to paid plans to receive dedicated help and faster response times.
Improve customer experience by building on a reliable platform
Deliver superior customer experience with our globally distributed platform, minimal downtime, and intuitive products.
Quick product tours
Check out our brief product tours to see how simple, easy, and pleasant it is to use DigitalOcean's cloud hosting products.
A cloud for your entire journey
DigitalOcean’s suite of products is designed to be with you on every step of your journey, whether you want to do it yourself or get help from the experts.
Managed hosting
Cloudways is a fully-managed cloud hosting solution for digital agencies & ecommerce businesses. Built to deliver performance without complexity.
Virtual machines
DigitalOcean Droplets are simple, scalable virtual machines for all your web hosting and VPS hosting needs.
Kubernetes
DigitalOcean Kubernetes is a managed solution that is easy to scale and includes a 99.5% SLA for HA and free control plane.
App Platform
Build and deploy apps without managing infrastructure with DigitalOcean’s Platform as a Service and serverless solutions.
Managed databases
Managed MongoDB, Kafka, MySQL, PostgreSQL, and Managed Databases for Redis®* let you focus on your apps while we update and scale your databases.
Storage
DigitalOcean Spaces object storage and Volumes block storage are business-ready storage solutions.
*Redis is a registered trademark of Redis Ltd. Any rights therein are reserved to Redis Ltd. Any use by DigitalOcean is for referential purposes only and does not indicate any sponsorship, endorsement or affiliation between Redis and DigitalOcean.
Learn from the experts
Whether you want to learn about funding your business, installing Linux on Ubuntu, or getting started on DigitalOcean, we have the educational resources for you.
Product documentation
Learn how to spin up a virtual machine, get started with block storage, and more with in-depth documentation.
Business advice
The Wave is DigitalOcean’s hub for startup and business-focused content on funding, hiring, and scaling.
Technical expertise
Visit DigitalOcean’s Community Website and CSS-Tricks to learn from wide range of technical tutorials.