WordPress.com vs DigitalOcean

Which tool is right for you?

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WordPress.com

Build and grow your website with the best way to WordPress

4.3 Custom pricing
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DigitalOcean

Cloud infrastructure for developers

4.6 From $4/mo
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Quick Verdict

Choose WordPress.com if:

You need bloggers or small businesses

Choose DigitalOcean if:

You need developers or startups

Feature Comparison

Feature WordPress.com DigitalOcean
Free tier
Starting price Custom $4/mo
G2 Rating 4.3/5 4.6/5
API Available

Pricing Comparison

Monthly Cost by Team Size

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

WordPress.com

Pros

  • Most popular CMS
  • Huge ecosystem
  • Flexible
  • SEO friendly

Cons

  • Plugin complexity
  • Security maintenance
  • Performance varies

DigitalOcean

Pros

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

Cons

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

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