DigitalOcean vs Netlify

Which tool is right for you?

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DigitalOcean

Cloud infrastructure for developers

4.6 From $4/mo
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Netlify

Develop and deploy the modern web

4.6 Custom pricing
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Quick Verdict

Choose DigitalOcean if:

You need developers or startups

Choose Netlify if:

You need jamstack or static sites

Feature Comparison

Feature DigitalOcean Netlify
Free tier
Starting price $4/mo Custom
G2 Rating 4.6/5 4.6/5
API Available

Pricing Comparison

Monthly Cost by Team Size

* Pricing estimates based on standard paid plans. Actual costs may vary.

DigitalOcean

Pros

  • Simple pricing
  • Great documentation
  • Developer friendly
  • Fast SSD

Cons

  • No free tier
  • Limited enterprise features
  • Fewer regions than AWS

Netlify

Pros

  • Great free tier
  • Easy deploys
  • Good DX
  • Built-in forms

Cons

  • Build minutes can run out
  • Function limits
  • Pricing can add up

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