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DigitalOcean vs Vultr Comparison (2026)

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DigitalOcean

Vultr

Overview

Cloud-based platform for developers, startups, and SMBs, offering compute, storage, managed databases, Kubernetes, and AI/ML.

Vultr provides enterprise-grade cloud CPU and bare metal servers, cloud storage, cloud GPUs, managed databases, and managed Kubernetes to help users develop, deploy, and manage applications, games, software, AI and machine learning models, operating systems, and more.

Platforms supported

Web-based
iPhone app
Android app
Windows Phone app

Typical customers

Freelancers
Small businesses
Mid size businesses
Large enterprises

Customer support

Phone
Online
Knowledge base
Video tutorials

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Platforms supported

Web-based
iPhone app
Android app
Windows Phone app

Typical customers

Freelancers
Small businesses
Mid size businesses
Large enterprises

Customer support

Phone
Online
Knowledge base
Video tutorials

view more detailsview details

Video & Screenshots

No videos yet

Pricing

Starting from

Per month

Free trial available
Credit cardless trial
Free account
Subscription based

Starting from

No pricing info

Free trial available
Credit cardless trial
Free account
Subscription based

User reviews

4.6

159

115

Value for money

Ease of use

Features

Customer support

85%

would recommend this app

4.5

Value for money

Ease of use

Features

Customer support

80%

would recommend this app

Pros

“It's one of my go-to tools for creating multiple droplet with compute resource customizable for me and can spin up them simultaneously, ssh in to them to run in parallel for my recon process in application security testing.”

Gokul S.

security assessment engineer

“It’s allowed me to back up sensitive client invoices and access them on the go from virtually any computer or device, which really helps me keep my accounting tasks organized for audits.”

Clara T.

Accountant

“The DigitalOcean Spaces feature for storing financial reports is extremely safe, and pricing is clear, so what you price in the budget is what you’ll be charged, no surprises.”

Clara T.

Accountant

Pros

“The pricing plans and scalability of the platform are amazing, and the easy configuration of your server simplifies the entire process.”

Dayton H.

Lead Programmer

“Its a good company and they have really good prices and i insist, i really like that they are really comprehensive with little business that need some more time to pay and i think that not a lot of companies have this facility”

Eduard A.

CEO

“Support staff should take more initiative to help resolve the problem.”

Simon M.

Web designer developer

Cons

“Production site 24+ hours, no real response, no escalation.”

ALEX S.

CEO

“Low internet speed or fluctuating supply would really cost the user.”

Felix R.

CEO, CMO and Co-Founder

“To make things worse, even though the server was inaccessible, DigitalOcean continued charging me for it daily.”

Palitha L.

Owner

Cons

“Database cost is way too expense using their interactive UI because I make databases and various tables in my VPs”

mister M.

Owner

“I asked to return my money as I didn't use their services and had 17 euros left in my bank account (I am a student) and literally had to water fast.”

Dominykas J.

student

“I recently encountered significant issues with Vultr's support team.”

Vinicius C.

DevOps and Developer