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DigitalOcean alternatives
This is a like-for-like VPS price comparison. For each of DigitalOcean's entry plans, it shows the cheapest plan from another provider with at least the same vCPU, RAM and disk, and the same type of CPU (shared or dedicated). At 6 of 6 sizes, a like-for-like alternative is cheaper today. Prices include VAT and any paid IPv4 address.
| Size | DigitalOcean plan | Price | Cheapest alternative | Price | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 GB | Basic 1 vCPU / 1 GB | £5.43 | HOSTKEY Basic 1 vCPU / 1 GB Amsterdam, Netherlands |
£2.49 | £2.94 cheaper |
| 2 GB | Basic 1 vCPU / 2 GB | £10.85 | HOSTKEY Basic 2 vCPU / 2 GB Amsterdam, Netherlands |
£3.12 | £7.73 cheaper |
| 4 GB | Basic 2 vCPU / 4 GB | £21.71 | HOSTKEY Basic 4 vCPU / 6 GB Amsterdam, Netherlands |
£5.20 | £16.51 cheaper |
| 8 GB | Basic AMD 2 vCPU / 8 GB | £37.99 | Contabo Cloud VPS 4 vCPU / 8 GB Germany |
£6.48 | £31.51 cheaper |
| 16 GB | Basic AMD 4 vCPU / 16 GB | £75.98 | Contabo Cloud VPS 8 vCPU / 24 GB Germany |
£16.44 | £59.54 cheaper |
| 32 GB | Basic AMD 8 vCPU / 32 GB | £151.96 | Contabo Cloud VPS 12 vCPU / 48 GB Germany |
£29.28 | £122.68 cheaper |
Specs matter beyond price: check transfer allowances, locations and support before switching. Every plan links to a full cost breakdown.