Render vs DigitalOcean
Which tool is right for you?
Quick Verdict
Choose Render if:
You need full-stack apps or apis
Choose DigitalOcean if:
You need developers or startups
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Render | DigitalOcean |
|---|---|---|
| Free tier | ||
| Starting price | Custom | $4/mo |
| G2 Rating | 4.5/5 | 4.6/5 |
| API Available |
Pricing Comparison
Monthly Cost by Team Size
* Pricing estimates based on standard paid plans. Actual costs may vary.
Render
Pros
- Heroku alternative
- Simple pricing
- Good free tier
- Easy to use
Cons
- Cold starts on free
- Limited regions
- Fewer features than big clouds
DigitalOcean
Pros
- Simple pricing
- Great documentation
- Developer friendly
- Fast SSD
Cons
- No free tier
- Limited enterprise features
- Fewer regions than AWS